LAPTOP AND COMPUTER SETUP
You must take the following steps to lock your machine down to prevent infection from viruses.
The IT department at the
Like a vehicle, you must perform routine maintenance. And here is your One-Stop-Shop for happy computing.
Don't have a laptop yet? Not sure what to purchase? Check the computer recommendation site for help with your purchase: http://fpb.cwru.edu/it/recommended.shtm. If you have any questions on what to purchase, feel free to contact us and we can assist you with your purchase (Dell) or give advice on where to look for other systems.
Once you have your laptop:
Follow these links. Perform all of the steps. Then come back to this page for more J
1.
Before anything, you want to
activate your CaseUserID (which is also your email acct. and blackboard acct.) So go to http://fpb.cwru.edu/it/accountact.shtm and
you may start your activation. (you must be a registered student to activate
your UserID.) If you are already activated, move on to step 2.
2.
Make sure that your computer has ALL
of its Windows Updates
(ESPECIALLY if it is WinXP or Win2k). Go to http://fpb.cwru.edu/it/critical/howtorunwindowsupdate.htm
for instructions on how to perform windows updates. NOTE: you should always
make sure these are up to date. If you are online often, you can schedule them
to update automatically. (RECOMMENDED)
3.
Make sure you antivirus software is
up to date. Whether
you use McAfee or Symantec (Norton), you always need to have up to date virus
definitions. Don't have antivirus software? Download it for free from Case. You
are entitled to many free software packages and can read up on how to obtain
them by going to http://fpb.cwru.edu/it/softwarecenter.shtm
1.
Do
you have a virus? Check out Symantec's website for fix tools and info on how to
get rid of those buggers by going to http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ !
4.
Always set an Administrator
password, and an
account password (if you use an account name other than Administrator.) Always!
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783 to
find out how.
NOTE:
if you have Windows XP/Vista Home... you will need to log in under SAFE MODE to change the
Administrator password. Here is how...
A. Restart your computer
B. Before the computer starts up, start pressing the F8 key in 2 second
intervals (during the BIOS)
C. Choose log into SAFE MODE
D. Log into the Administrator profile
E. Go into start/control panel/users and click on Administrator
F. Choose to change the password.
And you are set!
5.
For Windows XP, be sure to turn the
firewall ON. For XP
with Service Pack 3, you will go into start/control panel (or settings/control
panel)/networks/ and Windows firewall will be in that window.
6.
Spyware! Stay clean…you can read up on spyware by going
to http://fpb.case.edu/it/spyware.shtm
1.
Note:
after installing anti spyware tools, you must continue to perform updates,
similar to antivirus software updates. Without updates, the tools will not be
effective.
2.
Please
be sure to install and run Windows Defender as well, at http://www.microsoft.com.
This will update automatically each time you are on the internet.
7. Connecting to wireless at Case (laptops).
1.
Your
computer will automatically recognize the wireless network (CaseGuest), but you
may have to ALLOW it to connect. Please
click on the wireless connection icon in the system tray (near the clock)
and choose to connect to the “unsecured network” (this will look different on
various Windows operating systems, but is essentially the same process). You
can now connect to mail, internet, etc on your laptop.
2.
If
you want to connect to Case restricted items, such as library journals, etc,
you must install and log into VPN. You can find instructions here: http://fpb.case.edu/it/vpnhowto.shtm
<--It is advised to install VPN.
Remember, keeping your computer up to date and secure is your responsibility before accessing the Case network. While accidents do happen, everyone must do their part for preventative maintenance and responsible computing. Please become familiar with our security and maintenance section (http://fpb.case.edu/it/security.shtm) to help keep your computer running its best!
Links of
interest:
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Nursing
Help Desk |
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CWRU
Help Desk |
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Nursing
Front Door (the way to stay informed at FPB!) |
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Order a
Dell with your Case Discount |
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Wireless
at Case |
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Your
Case Mail |
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Reset
your Case Password |
https://its-services.case.edu/my-case-identity/password/reset/
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Microsoft
Support |
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Dell
Support |
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Virus
Info at Symantec |
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Windows
Updates |
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Office
Updates |
Thank you
for your attention and remember, a secure computer is a happy computer J
FPB Help
Desk
368.6322