Software & Applications

"Software", "programs", "applications", and "apps" are terms that we generally use interchangeably at YCP.

All campus computers have some of our most used applications. See the Find campus software section, below, for more info.

Employees may install and update software by following the instructions below, or request any that they can't find.

For students, here are our computer & software recommendations.

Remote Access

You can use the same software as when you're at YCP, but from anywhere.

Remotely access campus applications & computers.

Install or Update Software

Personal Computers

Windows:

Install software in Windows 11

Update software in Windows

MacOS

Install software in macOS

Update software in macOS

YCP Owned Computers

Windows 11 (Software Center)

  • Select the Search Windows button in the taskbar (lower left).

    • Search for "Software Center".

    • Open it.

  • Select the application that you want to install or update.

  • Select Install.

    • Tip: You may minimize the screen while the software installs.

    • To check the progress, select Installation status, on the left.

Note: If you can't find the software that you want, contact us. Then, when not using your computer, keep it turned on but signed off (this allows us to remotely install what you request).

macOS (Self Service) 

  • Search for "Self Service" in Spotlight or Finder.

    • Open it.

  • Click Install or Reinstall for your chosen software.

    • If you don't see what you want, select Activity, at the top, then Update for your chosen software.

  • You'll receive a notification when your install or update is complete.

Note: If you can't find the software that you want, contact us. Then, when not using your computer, keep it turned on but signed off (this allows us to remotely install what you request).

Find Campus Software

Our Campus Wide Package software is on all campus computers. It includes:

All macOS computers have the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

All computers also all have access to Network Software (I:) Drive.

Click here for Software Availability in Labs

Contact Us:

For more information or clarity, please contact Library and Technology Services (LTS)

  • Library and Technology Services (LTS):
    • Phone: 717-815-1559
    • Email: LTShelp@ycp.edu

Still having trouble with Software?

Submit a Ticket Here

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