ICS, Search & Install Managed Software

The Technology Services – Instructional Computing Services (ICS) team supports a selection of software applications across all ICS-supported labs, Classrooms, and the Illinois AnyWare virtual environment. These labs support both Instructional and General use.

Available software can be found here: go.illinois.edu/TechSvclabsoftware.

How to search for the software

If the software is listed in the above link for the classroom, here is the easy way to search for the software:

Windows

Option 1:

On Window Taskbar,

Search for the software, for example "Teams".

If there are multiple results showing, select "Apps" on the top to filter just the app.       

             

     

     

    Option 2:


    Sometimes when there are different versions of the software, they are tricky to show up, in that case the below will show all the apps installed.


    Click the Start menu-> select "All"


                   


    This will display all the apps installed, scroll for the app needed


                   

            

    Mac

    Option 1:

    Click the magnifying glass 🔍 icon in the top-right corner of the menu bar. Search for the software, for example "Teams"

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    Option 2:

    Select the Launchpad icon in the Dock, browse or use the search bar at the top to find all the apps installed. Click the app to launch.

    If the Software is installed, the app will show up during search.

    If the app does not show up, it can be installed through the Software Center(Windows) or Self Service(Mac) by following the instructions below. 

    How to Install Available Software

    Software Center(Windows)

    How to Install Available Applications Using Software Center

    • To find the "Software Center" application in Windows -> Type "software" in the search bar of the Windows taskbar

               

    • From the "Software Center" Application, you'll see a list of applications you can install if they're not already installed on your PC. You will find all the Applications here, or you can search for any particular Application through the search bar.  

                

    • If the application is listed as Available, it has not been installed on your PC or needs an update. To install, simply click on the application then click on the Install button

             

    • This will install the Application

    Self Service(Mac)

    How to Install Applications Using Self Service

    • Click the magnifying glass 🔍 icon in the top-right corner of the menu bar. Search for "Self Service"

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    • On the Self Service app, click on the "Catalog", choose "All" or the appropriate category

           

    • Click "Install" to install the app.

     

    Any of the apps listed can be installed without needing user credentials. 

    If the software needed is not available, request for additional software for the ICS labs here: https://go.illinois.edu/ics_software 


    Keywords:
    ICS Lab, Armory Room 328, Nevada Lab, Oregon Lab, Wohler's Hall, Wohlers Hall Rooms 70A/B, Armory Room 146, Software, ICS software, ICS, ICS Computer lab, software center, 
    Doc ID:
    155120
    Owned by:
    ICS Tech Support G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
    Created:
    2025-09-24
    Updated:
    2025-10-08
    Sites:
    University of Illinois Technology Services