Computer Operations
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7 Steps before you connect
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Get a Free Virus Scanner - All university students can download a full version of Mcafee VirusScan free! This means students don't have to pay subscription fees or purchase a virus scanner. Students can download or get a Resource CD from a campus computer lab to install the software.
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Update Your Operating System- It is important that students patch their computers before connecting, because the University Housing ResNET system may not allow students who are not up to date on system patches to register. For Windows use your Windows Update link or:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.comFor Mac OSX use your Software Update link in System Preferences or:
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Use a Firewall - Get a free version like Kerio Personal Firewall, Norton Personal Firewall, Sygate Personal Firewall, Tiny Personal Firewall, or ZoneAlarm at:
http://www.download.com
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Install Spyware Removal and Ad Detection - Install and Update removal tools like Ad-Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy weekly, both are free from:
http://www.download.com
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Make Sure Your Computer is Not Setup as a Server - Turn off any file sharing functions or services related to sharing files or serving web pages
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Protect your PC and Your Accounts with a good password. A good password is one that cannot be easily guessed. Students should have a good password assigned to the user account on their computer, especially if it is an administrator account!
Setting up Passwords for user and Administrator accounts
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Bring all system CD-ROMs with your computer- Students should not leave home without the CDs that came with their computers! Many students have to wait to go home and get these CDs or wait for the mail in order to fix their computers; students should be prepared in case something happens to their computer. The 2nd most important disks are the windows operating system CD and the Driver CD. Some computers will only have a Restore CD, so bring that instead. Be prepared and don't forget to backup your files on a regular basis!