This article reviews how to install programs on your College-provided devices. For personal devices, see Software for Personal Devices,
Before You Start, you may need access to the following:
- a College-provided computer
- internet access
Windows: if you are off-campus, connect to the Pulse Secure VPN
What is Software Center?
Note: Software Center is not available for personal computers.
Software Center allows Faculty and Staff to download commonly used, College-provided programs on their College-provided computer(s).
How to use Software Center
Windows
macOS
Troubleshooting: Windows
If some software is missing, you may need to complete a policy retrieval to refresh your computer's connection to Software Center:
- Close Software Center
- Press the key on your keyboard
- Type in and click on Control Panel
- In the top-right, click View by and change the drop-down menu to Small icons
- Click Configuration Manager
- Click the Actions tab
- Select Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle
- Click Run Now
- Wait 5 minutes
- Reopen Software Center
Questions?
If you have any additional questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the Help Desk!
Phone: 610-526-7440 | Library and Help Desk hours
Email: help@brynmawr.edu | Service catalog
Location: Canaday Library 1st floor
