Helpful Software Links: Viewers, Plug-ins and Browser Information Numerous utilities for the PC are available as freeware or shareware and there are some that may assist you.  Please note that HHSC provides information via this webpage as a public service.  HHSC does not endorse any of the products, vendors, consultants, or documentation referenced. Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for informational purposes only.  HHSC is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.  Adobe Acrobat Reader  http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html  Adobe's Acrobat Reader allows you to view files in PDF format.  Adobe Acrobat PDF Converter http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/access_onlinetools.html Adobe's online converter program changes PDF files to HTML or text files "on-the-fly" -- the resulting conversion will be returned to you immediately in your browser application. Viewers for Microsoft Word files  http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2000/wd97vwr32.aspx The Microsoft Word® Viewer 97/2000 enables users without Word to open view and print Word documents. Microsoft® viewers are small, freely distributable programs.  Please read the Microsoft Office information to download the correct software for your situation. Viewers for Microsoft Excel files  http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2000/xlviewer.aspx The Microsoft Excel® Viewer 97/2000 enables users to open view and print Excel 97 and Excel 2000 spreadsheet files. Microsoft® viewers are small, freely distributable programs.  Please read the Microsoft Office information to download the correct software for your situation. Viewers for Microsoft PowerPoint files  http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2002/ppView97.aspx The Microsoft Powerpoint® Viewer enables users to open and view PowerPoint 95, 97, 2000 and 2002 presentations. Microsoft® viewers are small, freely distributable programs.  Please read the Microsoft Office information to download the correct software for your situation. Viewers for Microsoft Visio files  http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2002/vViewer.aspx The Microsoft Visio® Viewer 2002 allows anyone to view Visio drawings and diagrams (if created with Visio 5, 2000, or 2002) inside their Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later Web browser. Microsoft® viewers are small, freely distributable programs.  Please read the Microsoft Office information to download the correct software for your situation. WinZip http://www.winzip.com/ This is a popular Windows utility for creating and working with .ZIP files. WinZip From Nico Mak Computing, Inc. Translate to Spanish or other languages / Traduzca a los españoles http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Copy the website address (URL) and AltaVista can translate a webpage, or specific text, from English to another language.  Other language translations are also available.  Microsoft Internet Explorer http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ Microsoft reports that the latest version of Microsoft's browser software incorporates numerous new features to make Web surfing easier and more productive. Start by choosing the correct operating system (version of Windows) then following links to download Internet Explorer. Netscape Navigator  http://home.netscape.com/download/ Includes Navigator, Messenger, Composer, AOL Instant Messenger 2.0, RealPlayer G2, PalmPilot Synch tools (Windows only), plus multimedia plug-ins. Netscape Plug-ins  http://home.netscape.com/plugins/ Plug-ins are software programs that extend the capabilities of Netscape Navigator in a specific way - giving you, for example, the ability to play audio samples. RealPlayer http://www.realplayer.com/ RealPlayer is a useful streaming media player. QuickTime http://www.apple.com/quicktime/ QuickTime by Apple makes it possible to receive and play a variety of streaming audio and video formats.  PLEASE NOTE that users are responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness, currency and/or suitability of all information themselves. HHSC makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information provided via this website. HHSC specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing the website or the information it contains, including any websites maintained by third parties and/or linked to the HHSC website. HHSC makes no effort to independently verify, and does not exert editorial control over, information on pages outside of the "hhs.state.tx.us" domain.  You may also view the Disclaimer and Privacy Notice on this website. This page was last updated on March 14, 2005