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Patching & security maintenance(updating your operating system and applications)
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2007-07-27 11:27
Your operating system needs to be up to current patch level. Most students are put to the test via RUCompliant, encouraging antivirus and current patching in order to keep or get an account. Computers not patched are considered vulnerable to compromise. Configure your computer to patch automatically when possible. Automatic patching will provide you with one less vulnerability to worry about.
Windows Automatic Update
2000 and XP have an automatic patch notification and installation component. Use Internet Explorer when you click on the link above. The site will test your machine and allow you to configure automatic updates (upper right corner of screen).
MACs also have occasional patching issues.