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About Get Connected |
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Purpose |
Get Connected ensures that your computer is secure and correctly configured to access the IU campus network.
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Requirements
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Get Connected requires Windows Vista, XP Home or Professional. 32- and 64-bit versions of these operating systems are supported. Other Windows operating systems require manual registration.
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What Changes Does Get Connected
Make to my Computer?
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Get Connected makes the following changes to your system:
- blocks ports used by known exploits
- applies enhanced security policies
- enables, if necessary, the windows firewall
- schedules Windows Automatic Updates to run daily
- standardizes your computer's name
- disables insecure authentication protocols
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What software does Get Connected
install on my Computer?
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Get Connected will install the following:
- Critical Windows security updates
- Symantec AntiVirus (if no other anti-virus software is detected)
- Windows Defender
- The UITS Printer Finder
- Shortcuts to frequently-used online IU resources
Get Connected will only install a software package if it detects that no previous versions are already installed.
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Where can I get more information about Get Connected?
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Check the IU Knowledge Base for more information about Get Connected.
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