Software & Hardware

Hardware

We provide advice on selecting and purchasing an approved UoA desktop, laptop or item of peripheral IT equipment. For information about the standard desktop, laptops available for staff and research postgraduates, see our Purchasing Hardware page.

Setting up new PCs

Once a purchase order for your new PC is submitted our IT team will contact you to discuss any additional software and hardware requirements you may have. We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for delivery and installation of your new PC, deliver it to your office on the agreed date, and unpack, connect and test it for you.

Disposal of old PCs

Where a new, replacement PC is being supplied, we will uplift your old PC, remove files and arrange for disposal. All other equipment disposal requests should be made directly to Estates.

Existing PCs

If your existing PC needs to be rebuilt - e.g. to reinstall or upgrade your operating system, or version of MS Office - please submit your request to the Service Desk - servicedesk@abdn.ac.uk, x3636.

Software

Standard software installations

We will setup your UoA PC with standard software, including Email & Calendaring, drivers for multi functional devices, and antivirus software. The software provided will depend upon your college or admin unit. See University standard software installations (PDF) for details.

Purchasing non-standard software for Departmental use

The CHEST Microsoft Select 6 agreement covers most items of Microsoft software. To view the main products covered by the agreement, see Current software portfolio (PDF). Many other products are available - contact servicedesk@abdn.ac.uk for a current list.

Purchasing software for use on home PCs or personal laptops

A wide range of software is available for purchase for personal use (i.e. on home PC or personal laptop) by staff and students at educational discount prices. However, you must make such purchases yourself as we do not deal with the purchasing of software for personal devices. See Software for personal use.

Classroom software

A full list of current classroom software is available via our Classroom web pages.