Idaho State University

Windows 7 or Mac

• Please note that Mac support at both campuses and in the city of Pocatello is limited so ** bring at your own risk.** We still recommend PC over Mac if you are purchasing a new computer and not familiar with Mac computers.

• Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 (must include Word, Excel, and Powerpoint). Home & Student versions are acceptable.
  Note: the student price through the University Bookstore may be lower than the retail price. Be sure to check out the University Bookstore before purchasing Microsoft Office!
• Internet Explorer 7.0 or later (Latest version of Internet Explorer)
• Mozilla Firefox browser (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/)
• Current Anti-Virus software (separate from Windows). Examples: Norton, McAfee, AVG, Avast
• Current Anti-Malware (if not included with your Anti-Virus software). Examples: Windows Defender, Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  
  Note: Anti-Virus & Anti-Malware help will be available during optional Orientation Workshops.

Note: watch for additional applications being pre-selected to download on these screens. You may want to uncheck these options in order to avoid adding programs you don't want.

• RealPlayer
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• QuickTime
• Flash Player
• Java