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Open Safari.

When you try to go to the Software Download page (https://software.drexel.edu), you'll be presented with the following login dialog box:

User Name and password window.

Simply enter your username as shown (don't forget the "drexel\" in front) and your Drexel domain password. This is usually the same password that you use to log in to DrexelOne or Webmail with, but it may be different. Try that password first, but just once (trying too many times will get your account temporarily locked). If you have problems, please contact the IRT Help Desk at consult@drexel.edu or by phone at (215)895-2020.

Navigating and Downloading

Once you're logged into the Software Download Server, navigating is as simple as pointing & clicking. The screen will look something like this:

Software Download page.

Just like navigating any other website, you simply click the directory links once to open them. When you find the file you want to download, single-click on it. This will open up the Safari Downloads window:

Downloads window.

When the download completes, you may also see a dialog box like this:

Warning dialog box.

If so, click "Continue". By default, Safari will automatically mount Disk Image (.dmg) files after the download completes. If the disk image doesn't mount automatically, then you need to locate the .dmg file (on your desktop or in whichever folder Safari uses for downloads) and double-click it to mount the image manually. After the image is mounted, a window should open displaying the contents of the image. The installer file is usually clearly labeled or there will be installation instructions within the window. If you're not sure what to do at this point, please contact the IRT Help Desk at consult@drexel.edu or by phone at (215)895-2020.