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What is Microsoft Visio?          
Does NUI, Galway have a site licence for Microsoft Visio software?
How can I get Microsoft Visio software for my computer?
Can I install Microsoft Visio software on my home computer?
Where can I get technical support about Microsoft Visio?
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Visio?

Microsoft Visio is diagramming software for Microsoft Windows. It uses vector graphics to create diagrams.

Version Installed in the PC Suites: MS Visio 2007
Current version available: MS Office Professional 2003, MS Visio 2007
                                   Note: Microsoft Visio is not avaialble under MS Office for the MAC 2004 

Platforms

• Windows Yes
• Macintosh  No
• Linux No
  

Does NUI, Galway have a site licence for Microsoft Visio software?

Microsoft Visio is covered by The Microsoft Campus Agreement.  This agreement only applies to staff of NUI, Galway and/or PCs located on campus with work-at-home rights for permanent staff of NUI, Galway. It does not cover PCs owned privately by students.  Click here for more information on The Microsoft Campus Agreement

How can I get Microsoft Visio software for my computer?

• Microsoft Visio Professional 2003 is available in PC Suites – search online for relevant PC suites at www.nuigalway.ie/information-solutions-and-services/suites/suites.php
  
  
• Students 
  Students can download free trial from the Microsoft Visio web pages
  
  
• Staff
  Staff can borrow installation CD/DVD from the Service Desk in Information Solutions and Services (ext. 5777, email servicedesknuigalway.ie) If you borrow Microsoft Office software, you are obliged to sign a Licence Agreement form.
  
  Microsoft Visio is available to postgraduate researchers for on-campus use only i.e. researchers who have a desktop computer linked to the campus network (excluding wireless connections). Please email servicedesknuigalway.ie to borrow a copy of the installation CD/DVD.
  
  
• Installation Information
  To install software on your machine you must login as an administrator

Can I install Microsoft Visio software on my home computer?

Yes, for permanent staff members only.  Installation CD/DVD are available from the Service Desk in Information Solutions and Services (ext. 5777, email servicedesknuigalway.ie).  If you borrow Microsoft Office software, you are obliged to sign a Licence Agreement form.

Where can I get technical support about Microsoft Visio?

Technical support is available from Microsoft Office Online

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