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7 Steps Before You Connect to ResNET
Before you connect to ResNet check out our guide on 7 steps before you connect to ResNET. (7 Steps Before You Connect.)
Adware and Spyware Removal
Did you know that when a PC is infected with spyware that every keystroke, every website and every conversation could be recorded or monitored by the people or companies that may have secretly installed software on your PC. The consequences of Spyware and Adware infections can include banking and identity theft, unusual computer problems, slow Internet access, changed browser homepage, search pages or favorites, and excessive numbers of Adware generated adverts. Well if you want to free your computer of Adware and Spyware check out our page on Adware and Spyware removal. (Adware and Spyware Removal.)
Safely Opening Attachments
Be ahead of the game and safely open your email attachments and make sure your computer stays clean. Read about the three main steps to keeping your computer clean when it comes to email attachments. (Safely Opening Emails.)
Student Software Discounts
Want to upgrade to Windows XP or get Adobe Photoshop but don't want to spend all the money? Want a discount on an iPod or a new Dell computer? Then check out our great software and hardware discounts on the student discount page. (Student Discounts.)
XP Reinstall
Sometimes bad things happen to your good computers. A machine can get infected with a remote access Trojan, a nasty virus, or your OS (operating system) doesn't even start up you may need to do a Windows XP reinstall. Note: this will cause all information on your computer to be deleted. (XP Reinstall.)
XP Repair
When your Windows XP files get corrupted and you don't want to lose all your valuable files, (i.e. Word documents, pictures, music, etc.) consider using
Microsoft's
Repair function on your Windows XP CD. (XP Repair.)
Spybot and Auto Updates
It is a very good idea to setup the Spybot Search and Destroy program to automatically update every time you use it. Computer Operations strongly recommends using this option, and we'll show you how to set it up. (Spybot and Auto Updates.)
P2P and File Sharing
Want to know more about the laws, rules and regulations about file sharing? Need to know how to turn off sharing on your P2P application (i.e. Limewire, Bearshare, WinMX, Mactella, etc.) Don't understand
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act? Then check this section out for links on very useful information and know what your rights are. (P2P and File Sharing)
How-to Videos
Do you wish it would be just as easy as watching someone else do it live? Well, now it is! You can find easy to follow videos in our new section of How-to Videos. (How-to videos)
Changing your XP Product Key
If you use a "leaked" (not a legally purchased) product key for your computer, you may not be able to install Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or automatically obtain updates from the Windows Update Web site. Because you are not able to get updates, your computer is very vulnerable while connected to the internet, and can easily pick up malicious viruses’ and trojans. Check out this article to learn how to change your XP Product Key. (Changing your XP Product Key.)
6 Steps to Safer Online Business
The following guidelines will help in securing your identity and personal information when engaging in online transactions. (6 Steps to Safer Online Business)
Legal Music Downloads
Everyone likes to download music these days, free stuff is good, but illegal downloads and stealing or distributing copyrighted materials is bad. UWM does not support file sharing and the use of P2P applications for illegal activity. However, you can check out some web sites that are allowing free music downloads. (Legal Music Downloads.)
Securing Your Laptop
With laptops becoming smaller, lighter, and faster, more people are making the move to purchase laptops. Although they can be convenient for you, remember they are just as eye catching to thieves on campus. Strike back by securing your laptop and reducing the chance of it becoming part of a police report. (Securing your laptop.)
Passwords for XP and 2000
Stop people from accessing your computer with out your
permission
by setting up a password on your machine. (Passwords for XP and 2000)
Virus Symptoms
Has your computer been acting funny lately feel like its just not in order? Well it could possibly be infected with a virus check out some common symptoms associated with viruses. (Virus Symptoms.)
Virus Removal
Learn how to remove those unwanted virus from your computer. (Virus removal.)
10 Things Not To Do
Things you shouldn't use your computer for while on campus. (10 Things not to do.)
10 Things To Do
Check out 10 things you can do with your computer while you are on campus. (10 things to do.)
Advanced Docs
Here you will find documentation on installs and app changes that may be a little more advanced for the first time user. (Advanced Docs.)
Vundo.B Trojan Removal
Vundo.B is a Trojan that connects to ad ware, and once a machine is infected it causes many pop-up's to be displayed. It will slow your computer down to a crawl. Even worse, if you have Norton Antivirus you won't see pop-up's, but every 1 to 2 seconds you get a warning from Norton saying it stopped the Trojan but it can't clean, move, or delete it. Here's how to remove it. (Vundo.B Trojan Removal.)
Use your Ipod as a Hard Drive
This documentation will show you how to use your Ipod as an external Hard Drive to back your data u p, or store files and other files you may have on your computer. (Use your Ipod as a hard Drive)