Self-Installed Software on IT-Managed Computers

Below are the instructions to install software on IT-managed computers.
Microsoft Software Center and Mac Self Service apps can be used to install optional, "no cost" applications to Windows & Mac computers that are managed by IT, including: 
  • SAS 9.4
  • SPSS v29
  • JMP Pro 18
  • Microsoft Office LTSC Pro 2024
  • Power BI
  • MS Teams (New)
  • Zoom
  • Remote Desktop [Enable]
  • VLC 3

Windows - Software Center

  • In Windows 11, click the Start button and type "software center" in the search box; OR - click Start, select All apps, and locate Software Center from the list.
    windows software center
  • From the top left Applications tab, users will be able to see the available software to install on their machine. Simply click on the desired app icon and follow the on-screen instructions to install/re-install (N.B: Already installed apps typically do not show up under 'Applications'). The Installation status tab shows currently installed apps on that system.
    software center applicationssoftware center installed apps

Mac - Self Service 

  • On your Mac, hold down CommandSpace Bar to initiate a search and type "self service" and press Enter; OR - select Finder, go to Applications and double click on the Self Service icon to open it. If you have previously had Self Service Open and it's still running, you'll also find a new "Plus" or "X" icon in the top menu bar, which you can click, and choose "Get Software" to open the Self Service app.
    Result when searching for "Self Service" within MacOS Spotlight.Self Service options through the top menu bar icon.
  • Within Self Service, it will open up the Home Page. Under the "Catalog" menu from the left pane, you'll see a list of categories of applications. Clicking on "All" or a specific category, users will be able to see the available software to install/re-install on their machine. Simply click on the Install/Re-install button to get started and follow the on-screen instructions to install your desired software.
  • Self Service Catalog menu.Self Service All Applications.


Keywords:
software, installation, self, manage, computer, IT, self-install 
Doc ID:
101588
Owned by:
Chad C. in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created:
2020-04-30
Updated:
2026-03-17
Sites:
NDSU IT Knowledge Base