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Why am I unable to log into various Windows authenticated sites using FireFox 30 on a Mac or Linux computer? (link)

FireFox version 30.0 breaks Windows authentication.  Look for the resource document to the right for the fix.

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How can I speed up my Mac? (link)

Tips to speedup a your Mac computer

 

The best way to speedup sluggish Mac computer is to rebuild it.   Wipe the hard drive and reinstall the programs and your data.  It's just like rebuilding a car engine, but like a car, that may involve a lot of work.  If you have a full backup using TimeMachine you can wipe the hard drive, reload the Snow Leopard OS and then restore everything back to the same setup with TimeMachine and the program 'Migrate' found in the Utilities folder inside the Applications folder.  

 

There are simpler ways to cleanup your Mac, though not as effective.   You can run some simple maintenance programs.  The simplest is actually built into the Mac already.  One for the OS and one for MS Office.

 

For MS Office, follow this path:

Hard drive > Applications > MicroSoft Office 2011 > Office > Microsoft Database Utility.app

 

Select the "repair data base" option and run the utility.   It is the first fix to help clear up any issues you maybe having with MS Office.

 

Next is 'Drive Utility' - located on this path;

Hard drive > Applications > Utilities > "Drive Utility"  after opening, select the hard drive in the left column and "Repair Disk Permissions".   If you boot from an original DVD, you can also "Repair Disk".

 

The next step to cleanup a Mac, is to dump caches that slow up systems and browsers.  It can be done manually if you know where to find all the caches, but it's better if you use a good Utility program.  These programs do not come with the Mac and must be bought separately.   One of the best, and it's free, is ONYX.   Check the link below and download the one for your system.

 

http://www.titanium.free.fr/download.php?sid=06565bec047f1e1cb2c0a7bbe12dacd0

 

The last way to clean things up is to do the defrag like you mentioned. It's not built into the Mac because Apple says you don't need it.  The Mac OS is designed to keep things defragged automatically.  I have run it on some very fragmented machines and have found it to help with varying success.  Several programs will defrag a Mac.  The one is use is called iDefrag, (www.coriolis-systems.com/iDefrag.php  -$60).

 

If you really want to speed up your Mac, new hardware is one of the best options but obvious cost bigger bucks.   Max out the Ram memory to 4GB or better if your computer will hold it.   The upgrade that really improves the speed the most, is replacing older hard drives with the new Solid State hard drives.  They are all digital with no moving parts and make the laptop run unto 4 times faster.  The big draw back is that they are expensive and so we are only buying small sizes ones for now.   The biggest one we are using now is 120GB and they go for about $200.   But that price should go down with time.

 

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

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I have black x on Mac battery and it's not charging, what should I do? (link)
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How do I lock my Mac when I walk away from my desk? (link)
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How do I set the region on a Macintosh computer? (link)

Assuming you're talking about the region for the DVD device, it's a difficult question to answer. The only real way to set it is to insert a disc into the optical drive and wait for the regional interface to appear, and then select your region. I do believe, however, that the region can only be changed so many times before it becomes locked in place. Alternatively, you can download a piece of software known as VLC Media Player, which ignores the region protocol and will allow you to play media from any region so long as you have it set to the default media player instead of Apple's DVD Player.

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What is Mozilla Firefox? (link)

Mozilla Firefox is a web browser.

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How to rebuild Office database on a Mac? (link)
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Why can't I log on to a W&L authenticated web application? (link)

Here are some of the most common symptoms and solutions to authentication failure to W&L web applications:

  1. You are repeatedly presented with a login prompt, which never is successful.  You are using a personal computer, or are off campus.    Try entering your user name with the prefix "AD\" .  E.g.   AD\MyAccountName  .  W&L's Active Directory domain is named "AD".  This prefix tells the web server which domain to authenticate against.
  2. The previous step does not work, but in the popup, you see an option similar to "Use Another Account".  Select that option, and use the AD\ prefix.  In this case, your browser is using your computer's name as the authentication domain, and is ignoring the AD\ prefix.
  3. Has your W&L password expired?  Has it been more that one year since you changed it?  You may do so at http://password.wlu.edu.
  4. You are using FireFox version 30.0 on a Mac or Linux workstation.  Release 30 breaks Windows authentication.  See the following for a fix: http://managementtools.wlu.edu/Help/Resources/1/271.pdf
  5. You are using FireFox version 40, and accessing an unauthenticated page with authenticated content embedded in it.  This version of FireFox intentionally disables this if the page and content are in different domains.  You can configure Firefox to allow this, or use a different browser.
  6. You are using Safari, and receiving the error "request body stream exhausted".  This is a bug with Safari authentication.  Use a different browser.
  7. You are on an iOS device, recently updated to version 7.  This update breaks windows authentication for some iOS devices like iPhones or iPads.  Use another device.
  8. You are never presented with a login prompt.  You are using Internet Explorer on a W&L computer, from off campus.  Integrated Windows login is failing because the browser can not communicate with a W&L AD Domain Controller from off campus.  Use another browser or temporarily disable Integrated Windows authentication: https://managementtools.wlu.edu/Help/Default.aspx?col=1&q=unable+log+login

If none of these solutions work, try going to http://MyVI.wlu.edu and opening a web browser from the APPS screen.  Then, you will effectively be using a W&L computer, and on campus.  This will bypass many issues associated with using personally owned computers.

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My Mac won't connect to WLUsec. How do I fix this? (link)

Your are probably having this problem because your Mac is trying to use an old 802.1x setting. To delete these old settings follow these instructions.

  1. Click on your Apple icon, and go to System Preferences.
  2. In system Preferences click on the Network icon.
  3. Choose the AirPort in the left hand window, and click on the Advanced button in the lower right hand side of the Network window.
  4. In the Advanced window click on the 802.1X tab. At this point you will need to delete the existing user profiles. Click on any that exist in the left hand screen and click on the - (minus) sign beneith them.
  5. Click OK, and connect to WLU and rerun the the Cloudpath installer.

 

 

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How do I access a shared mailbox on Mac after I'm given access? (staff) (link)

A shared mailboxes can be accessed via OWA.

To open the shared mailbox, simply add the mailbox email address to the end of your normal OWA URL. Authenticate using your normal domain credentials. (https://owa.wlu.edu/owa/mailboxname@ad.wlu.edu)

Applies To: Staff

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How do I configure my personal MAC laptop to do wireless printing to BizHubs? (link)
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Where is Mozilla Firefox located? (link)

Mozilla Firefox is located on the American Paint and the American Saddlebred, and the Morgan images in the Stable.

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Are there any 'workaround' steps to try when I lose my wireless internet connection with my Mac (Apple)? (link)
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What version of MacOffice is currently available for students? (link)

ITS currently provides Office '11 for Mac on the student download page.  Click here for the student download page.  

Applies To: Students

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When off campus, why can't I log into a W&L application web site (like SharePoint) using Internet Explorer? (link)

If one takes a W&L laptop that is in the W&L AD domain off campus and then attaches to a site that is in the IE 'Local Intranet' security zone, the laptop attempts to do pass-through integrated windows login.  However, this requires that the computer has direct access to an AD domain controller, which is blocked in the firewall.  Unfortunately, IE does not gracefully fall back to a username and password prompt in this case.

 

To configure IE to always prompt for a username and password:

1.       Open Internet Explorer

2.       Select “Tools”

3.       Select “Internet Options”

4.       Select “Security”

5.       Select “Local  intranet”

6.       Select “Custom level…”

7.       Scroll all the way to the last option and select “Prompt for user name and password”

8.       Select “OK” to exit both dialog windows

 

To re-configure IE once you are back on campus, follow the same procedure, but in step 7, select “Automatic logon only in Intranet zone”

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How do I get a disc out of a Macintosh manually when pressing eject button does not work? (link)

Keep holding down the mouse pad while doing a hard restart on the system.  This will eject the disc.

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How do I login to a laptop from the ITS laptop pool while off-campus (off the W&L network)? (link)

On the Login screen:
1) Use the drop down box to change from the "AD" setting to the "this computer" setting.
2) Login name is W&LGuest
3) Password is W&Lpassword
(entries are case sensitive)

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I have an Error 0x8004920a when trying to access mail.wlu.edu through FireFox or Safari. (link)

This error occurs sometimes when using Firefox or Safari to access your Outlook Live account. Here's how to fix the problem:

In Firefox, go to tools, options, then click the privacy tab and click "remove individual cookies".  Then search for outlook and delete all OUTLOOK.COM cookies.  It should now work.  This method may vary in different browsers and versions of firefox.

In Safari, go Preferences/Security/Show Cookies and delete all OUTLOOK.COM cookies.

*Do NOTdelete ALL Cookies - just the outlook.com ones!*

Applies To: Students

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How do I access a folder that's on the network (H Drive, L Drive, I Drive) with my Macintosh? (link)
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How do I copy music from my iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to my Computer for Free? (link)

Click this link found by our Mac technician.

Applies To: Students

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How do I configure Firefox not to require my username and password for every W&L site I access after I've already entered it one time? (link)
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What is the MacServer information? (link)
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How do I install a Bizhub on my Mac? (link)

Install the correct Driver:

Before you can install the printer you will need to download and install the appropriate driver for your Operating System.   Click on the link for your operating system below to start the download.  (to find your Operating System click on the Apple and choose “About this Mac”)

            10.7 Lion

            10.8 Mountain Lion

            10.9 Mavericks

 

Delete all MPS3 network printers:

Open System Preferences and select the Print & Scan Icon, and then delete all MPS3 printers.

 

Install the new printer:

 

  In the Print & Scan Preference Panel:

·         Click on the + to add a printer, and choose “Add other printer or Scanner”.

·         In Default, scroll down to select the name of the printer starting with MPS4.

·         Each BizHub has a print queue (see example below)

o   MPS4-ITS_Tucker_BizHub

·         The Name and Location will be automatically populated.

 

·         Click on pull down “Choose a Driver or Printer Model”

o   Select Printer Software

o   In the Filter box, type Konica

o   If the drivers have been installed, you will see a list

o   Select the appropriate PS driver for your BizHub model then click on Add.

o   select either C284e or 364e: 

§  Konica Minolta C284e PS

§  Konica Minolta C364e PS

o   Click ‘Add’

 

·         Go to System Preferences -> Print & Scan

·         Select your BizHub from the list of Printers,

·         On the right, click on Options & Supplies

·         Select Driver tab to configure the printer:

o   Model:   C284e or C364e

o   Paper Source Unit:  PC-410

o   Finisher:   FS-534

o   Punch Unit:  PK-519 (2/3-Hole)

o   Click on OK.

 

·         If you wish to make it your default printer, right-click on the BizHub icon, then select ‘set default printer’.

 

 

 

 

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Do I (students) need Symantec AntiVirus for MAC? (link)

No, not at this time.  We currently do not recommend Symantec for a MAC.  Please check back soon for updated information.

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How do I print from JSTOR from a MAC? (link)
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How do I log into SharePoint from off-campus? (link)
  • Navigate your browser to https://sharepoint.wlu.edu. The "https" is required and provides secure access to the site.
  • Log in with your network username. You may need to use the "AD\" prefix, for example, AD\doej
  • Use your network password.
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How do I connect to W&L wireless network with a Mac? (link)

If you're a W&L faculty members, staff or student, use the Safari or Firefox browser (NOT Chrome) and use any available connection to access this Web address, from on campus or off campus:

http://wireless.wlu.edu

Follow the instructions, and enter your W&L username and password. When you've completed these steps, you'll automatically connect to W&L's secure wireless network whenever you're in range.

Please note that wireless is a limited resource, and minor disruptions are common; see Statement on Wireless Service at W&L

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What do I do when I get a 'message can not be saved' error when using Outlook on a Mac? (link)

The user still had the document that was attached to the e-mail open.  When the original document was closed the e-mail message was sent.

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I am Having Problems with Outlook Web Access (OWA) in Mozilla Firefox on My Mac (link)

Download Qualys BrowserCheck: https://browsercheck.qualys.com/

Install this Mozilla Firefox plug-in. Click on Scan to find the plug-ins that need to be updated. Install the updates. Restart Firefox and log into OWA.

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I'm on a Mac and changed my password and now can not print to BizHub, what do I do? (link)
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How do I keep my (student) formatting with Excel chart when printing from my Mac? (link)

Save your Excel chart as a .pdf file.  Then it will hold onto the printing when sent to the BizHub.

Applies To: Students

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How do I connect my Macintosh computer to a TV, VCR or a projector? (link)

Mac Basics: Ports and connectors

This page: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3672?viewlocale=en_US has information that will help you identify your video ports on your Macintosh.

For more information about your ports and connectors on your Macintosh, click on this link: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2494?viewlocale=en_US

 

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How do I print from ECCO (Eighteenth Century Collections Online) on a MAC? (link)
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How do I print from EEBO (Early English Books Online) on a MAC? (link)
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I am Experiencing Issues with Outlook and Printing since I upgraded my Mac Operating System. (link)
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How can a guest login on classroom computer or in the Stackhouse Theater? (link)

On the Login screen: 
1) Use the drop down box to change from the "AD" setting to the "this computer" setting.
2) Login name is W&LGuest
3) Password is W&Lpassword (entries are case sensitive)

*note: classroom guest login screen will look very similar to this laptop pool login screen below

 Classroom login screen is similar to this laptop login screen

 

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In Sakai, what is the preferred browser for Macintosh users? (link)

Macintosh users should always use the (Mozilla) Firefox browser when working in Sakai.

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What if the Cloudpath (wireless.wlu.edu) wizard fails to work on my Macintosh? (link)

Here’s a couple of advanced troubleshooting tips:

  1. Make sure you run Cloudpath from Safari or Firefox. Cloudpath does not work correctly with Google Chrome.
  2. Go to the Apple > System Preferences > Network > Airport > Advanced > Airport and remove “WLUsec” and “WLU”.
  3. Go to the Apple > System Preferences > Network > Airport > Advanced > 802.1x > User Profiles > “-” key will delete “WLUsec profile.”
  4. Select “Ok”
  5. Select “Apply”
  6. Select “Turn Airport Off” for about a minute. This is the equivalent of starting over.
  7. Select “Turn Airport On”
  8. Choose the “WLU” wireless network
  9. Log in to the portal and re-run Cloudpath from wireless.wlu.edu
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Problems with Outlook 2011 on my Mac (link)
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How do Macintoshes access the Junos Pulse VPN? (link)
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Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

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How do I (Student) quit Office365 Service when installing Office 2011? (link)
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Applies To: Students

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What software is available on the Macintosh computers in the Innovation Lab in Leyburn Library? (link)
Innovation Lab Macs
 
Adobe Acrobat 
XI
Adobe Dreamweaver
CS6 12.0.3
Adobe Fireworks
CS6 12.0.1
Adobe Flash
CS6 12.0.2
Adobe Illustrator
CS6 16.0.2
Adobe InDesign
CS6 8.0.2
Adobe PhotoShop
CS6 13.0.6
Audacity
2.0.5
Calendar
7
Citrix Receiver
11.8.2
Final Cut Pro X
10.1.4
Firefox
33
Flip Player
3.2
GarageBand
10.0.3
Gimp
2.8.1
HandBrake
0.9.9
iMovie
10.0.5
iPhoto
9.5.1
iTunes
12.0.1
Keynote
6.2
Maple 
16
Microsoft Office 2011
14.4.7
Numbers
3.2.2
Pages
5.2.2
PCClient
14.2
VLC 
2.1.5
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What software is available on the Macintosh computers in room 101 in Leyburn Library? (link)
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What is Document Connection? (link)

Document Connection is part of Microsoft Office 2008 Service Pack 2 for the Macintosh. It makes it easier for Macintosh users to work with document libraries in SharePoint.

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How do I log into Ingeniux? (link)
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How do I log into RightFax? (link)

On the entry page Click the box next to “Use Windows Authentication” and then Click the “Login” button. You do not need to enter your User ID or password on this page.

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How do I share files in DropBox using my Mac? (link)

Click on the following link to learn how to share files using Dropbox on Mac OS X.

https://www.dropbox.com/help/19/en

Show Instructions for: Mac

Scroll down to find 'Share a Folder on Mac OS X'

 

Applies To: Students

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How do I save to Box from my Mac? (Students) (link)
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How do I log out of the BizHub? (link)
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How do I get my mail into Outlook 2011 on my Mac? (link)

We are just starting on these instructions.  Please let us know of additions/corrections.

In Outlook 2011 you need to go to mail preferences and add an exchange account.

User name is full e-mail address with password.

When prompted say always allow.

Server is pod51000.outlook.com

 

Applies To: Students

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How do I save to Box on a Mac while in the myVi? (Students) (link)
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Is Box for Office available for Mac users? (link)

No, unfortunately not. From the Box.com website:

Box for Office is not compatible with the following products:

  • Office 2007 or older
  • Windows XP or older
  • Any version of Office for Mac
    • Unfortunately, the Mac version of Office is not nearly as extensible as the version on Windows, so it is not currently possible for developers to create as rich of an integration.
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How do you do an advanced search in Outlook 2011 on a Mac? (link)

Click in the ‘Search this folder’ at the top right and it will activate the Search ribbon

Click All Mail > Advanced  > Click on Items Contains and make your criteria selection

You can make multiple selections by clicking the plus sign on the right of your 1st line of criteria

See associated photo under Resources: Outlook 2011 Advanced Search

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I'm having problems printing from Outlook 2011 on my Mac? (link)

Try these steps from Microsoft on rebuilding your identity database.

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How do I convert footnotes to endnotes in Word 2011 on a Mac? (link)
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What software is available on the Mac computers in the Williams School Reading Room? (link)
Reading Room Applications Version
Adobe CS Design Web Premium 6
Compressor  4.0.7
Final Cut Pro  10.0.9
Firefox 22.0
Flip4Mac  3.2
Google Chrome 19.0.1
iWork 9.0
Microsoft Office 2011 14.2.2
Microsoft Remote Desktop 2.1.1
Microsoft Silverlight  5.1.2
Motion 5.0.7
Reaper 4.402
VLC Media Player 2.0.8

Updated August 2013

Applies To: Students

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How do I attach to WLUsec on my Mac if cloudpath doesn't work? (link)
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I have lost my search field in Outlook 2011 on my Mac, what can I do? (link)

Click the button in the Toolbar Control Button in the top right to show it!

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

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How do I configure a Linux computer for the secure wireless network? (link)

1. Edit the following file:  /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf2. Copy and paste the following entries:

network={
     ssid="WLUsec"
     scan_ssid=1
     key_mgmt=WPA-EAP
     pairwise=CCMP TKIP
     group=CCMP TKIP
     eap=PEAP
     identity="WLU Username"
     password="WLU Password"
     ca_cert="/etc/ssl/certs/Equifax_Secure_CA.pem"
     phase1="peaplabel=0"
     phase2="auth=MSCHAPV2"
}

3. Save the wpa_supplicant.conf changes
4. Restart the WPA supplicant with the following command: /etc/init.d/wpa_supplicant restart5. Restart networking with the following command: /etc/init.d/network restart

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How can I tell if my computer has a virus (security)? (link)

There are many possible indications of a computer virus. Here is a helpful link from Microsoft to help determine if your computer has a virus.

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What is Notepad and where do I find it on my computer? (link)

Notepad is a Windows program (PC). You can access it by going to Start > Run and typing in Notepad. The program should then open.

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

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How do I clone (image) my computer? (link)

Bring your computer to the Information desk in Leyburn Library.  You can find the hours in the Trip Saver section on the Student homepage.  We will work with you to find out what you need to have done to your image (for example back data up) and take your computer in and process your request. 

Applies To: Students

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How do I deauthorize a computer with iTunes? (link)

1. Open iTunes.

2. From the Store menu, choose Deauthorize This Computer. (In earlier versions of iTunes, access this option from the Advanced menu).

3. When prompted, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Deauthorize.

Remember to deauthorize your computer before you sell it, give it away, or get your computer serviced. Also, make sure you deauthorize your computer before you upgrade your RAM, hard disk or other system components, or reinstall Windows. If you do not deauthorize your computer before you upgrade these components, one computer may use multiple authorizations.

To deauthorize all computers associated with your Apple ID

If you need to authorize your new computer and are unable due to already having five authorized computers, you can deauthorize all computers by doing the following:

4. Click iTunes Store on the left side of iTunes.

5. If you're not signed in to the store, click the Account button, then enter your account name and password.

6. Click the Account button again (your Apple ID appears on the button), enter your password, and then click View Account.

7. In the Account Information window, click Deauthorize All.

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My computer is saying it would be rebooting within ## minutes, what should I do? (link)
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Is there a shortcut to login to Box? (link)
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Why do I always have to log in to the wireless network? How do I get onto the secure wireless network? (link)

The WLU wireless network allows users to access the network for a short period with authenticated access, or a long period with secure access. If you are just visiting campus for a day you should attach to the "wlu" wireless networks. If you are going to be using our wireless network frequently you will want to register for the secure wireless network. Registering on the secure network allows you to remain attached to the network without having to reauthenticate, and it encyrpts your network traffic so it is secure. To register on the Secure network go to Http://wireless.wlu.edu .

If you are not formally associated with WLU you can access the network as a guest by attaching to the "wlu" network. This network has some restrictions.    

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How do I recover edits (lost) in an attachment opened from Outlook on a Mac but not saved locally? (link)

A user on a Mac opened a word attachment in Outlook 2011 and neglected to place the file in a local or network location. There were changes made to the document.

Spotlight
Show All in Finder
Search This Mac
+
Kind is Any
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Last opened date is (fill in today or the appropriate date)
If found
FILE SAVEAS on the Desktop (suggested)

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How do I access a shared mailbox on my Mac in Outlook 2011 after I have been granted access? (link)

Outlook 2011

  1. While logged in to Outlook select Tools and then Accounts.
  2. In the Accounts window highlight your Microsoft Exchange account and select Advanced.
  3. In the Advanced window select the Delegates tab.
  4. Navigate to the People I am delegate for section.
  5. Click Add or + button.
  6. In the Select Users search field; enter the name of the shared mailbox and then click then click Find.
  7. Highlight the mailbox name then click OK and OK to close all previous windows.
  8. You will now have a permanent link to the shared mailbox in your mail folder hierarchy.

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How do I install the UC Client for the NEC phone on my PC or Mac? (link)
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Why won't Box sync work on my Mac running 10.6.8? (link)

Box will not run on Mac 10.6.8. Apple dropped support of Mac 10.6.8 in February 2014, and since it's not being updated with security updates, Box has dropped their support of the operating system. 

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How do I (student) log into the GPS (Generals Payment System)? (link)
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How do I get my laptop computer to display on the projector? (link)

Most laptop computers require you to turn on the external monitor output in order to send the computer image to the projector.
  
Follow these steps for WINDOWS based laptops:
-Be sure you have a proper cable connected from your laptop's external monitor port directly to the projector or to the classroom podium connectors.
-Press and hold the Fn key on your keyboard (usually located in the lower left).
-Press the specific key for your laptop (F1-F12) that controls your external monitor port.  The key is usually indicated by an external monitor icon or the words "CRT/LCD".  For example, on a Dell laptop the proper keystroke combination is Fn+F8. Other brands may use Fn+F5, Fn+F7 or another combination.  Check your owner's manual if you are unsure.
-Repeat the keystroke combination if the laptop does not project after the first attempt.

ForMAC laptops:
-An adaptor cable is usually necessary to connect a MAC laptop to one of the classroom systems or directly to a projector. There are several different styles that are model dependent.  This cable normally comes with your laptop.  See your owner's manual for more details.
-Hook the adaptor cable directly to the projector or to the classroom podium connectors.
-It is best to turn on your MAC laptop after making the proper cable connections.  The laptop will see the external monitor and set itself up to send an image to it.

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How can I get the Outlook client on my home computer? (link)

Faculty and staff can purchase the current Office suite, which includes Outlook, at the University Store. Once you have installed Outlook, you can configure a mail profile using "Outlook Anywhere" so that you can use Outlook from home.

 

Note: If you are configuring a laptop for Outlook Anywhere connectivity while on campus, make sure to disconnect any wired and/ or wireless network connection. Otherwise Outlook will automatically configure the profile for you and none of the options below will be available.

  1. Go to: Start|Control Panel|Mail
  2. Click on Show Profiles
  3. Click the Add button
  4. Enter a profile name: (suggest something like "Off-campus username")
  5. Then check the box next to: Manually configure server settings or additional server types.
  6. Click Next
  7. Select Microsoft Exchange
  8. Click Next
  9. In the field labeled "Microsoft Exchange Server" type: mexmba.ad.wlu.edu
  10. In the field labeled "User Name" type: username (this is your network login ID)
  11. Click the More Settings button
  12. Go to the Connection tab
  13. Make sure the check box labeled "Connect to Microsoft Exchange using HTTP" is checked
  14. Click on the Exchange Proxy Settings button
  15. Enter the following information:
  16. https://autodiscover.wlu.edu
  17. Check the box next to Connect using SSL only
  18. UNcheck the box next to Only connect to proxy servers that have this…
  19. Enter the following information:
  20. msstd:autodiscover.wlu.edu
  21. Check the box next to On slow networks, connect using HTTP first…
  22. Choose NTLM Authentication for Proxy authentication Settings

 

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How do I clear the cache in Mozilla Firefox? (link)

Go to Firefox ‘Tools” menu, select ‘clear recent history’.  Check all boxes you want cleared.

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How do I change the screen resolution on my computer? (link)

Windows XP -

  • Right click on your desktop
  • Click Properties
  • Click the Settings tab
  • In the Screen Resolution section, use the slider bar to choose the resolution you want.
  • Click the Apply button

Windows 7 -

  • Right click on your desktop
  • Click on Screen Resolution
  • Use the drop down box beside Resolution, use the slider bar to choose the resolution you want.
  • Click the Apply button

 

Macintosh

  • Click on System Preferences
  • Click Displays (If necessary, click the Display tab)
  • Choose the appropriate resolution from the list
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What do I do if my Palm is not performing sync with my computer? (link)

It can be a two step problem

1st the Hot Sync Manager with the icon in the bottom tray must be on.

Start menu - Programs - Hot Sync Manager

2nd the proper User must be activated

Open Hot Sync Manager - Network - Correct User

Run Sync

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What is the login information for the Wyse terminals? (link)
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How can I move my music (iTunes)to a new computer? (link)

For this example, I'll go from a Windows machine to Apple, but the process should work in reverse, as well.

If you want to make this easy, you'll need to move all your music into the iTunes folder. There's an easy way to do this: In iTunes go the Advanced menu and choose Consolidate library.

 

Any music not already in the iTunes folder will not be deleted. You'll just have two copies. One inside the iTunes folder and one outside.

 

Now quit iTunes and go to My Documents, then My Music, and you should see the iTunes folder. Now you need a place to put that folder. It could be an external drive, a network drive, USB or the fasts is to use a jump drive. Whatever you use just needs to be big enough to hold all your data. Right click on the folder and choose Properties to find out how big it is.

 

Drag the iTunes folder and copy it to wherever you're temporarily storing it.

               

Then connect the storage device to the new computer. In this case a Mac.

                1. Install and launch iTunes. If iTunes asks to find your music say "no."

                2. Quit iTunes.

                3. Go to your Music folder.

                4. Move the existing iTunes folder to the trash.

                5. Copy the old iTunes folder off your storage device and put it where the old folder was.

                6. Open iTunes again.

                You should see your familiar library with ratings, play counts, etc.

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How do I get my Windows 8 machine on the wireless? (link)
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How do I run softwear not installed on my computer? (link)
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How do I get my Windows 10 machine on the wireless? (link)
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I don't have the current class groups in my Outlook address book on my Mac what should I do? (link)
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How do I add the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC to a Windows 7 Computer? (link)

1. Open the folder: \\maltiris2\SoftwareDelivery\Microsoft\Management Tools

2. Open the appropriate folder and install the MMC

3. Select the Windows Start button and search for "Turn Windows Features On" and open the application.

4. Expand Remote Server Administration tools

5. Open Role Administration Tools

6. Open AD DS and AD LDS Tools

7. Open AD DS Tools

8. Check Active Directory Administrative Center

9. Select OK

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Is there a computer in 345 Elrod Commons? (link)

Yes, while there construction on the front campus Commons 345 is considered a classroom and there will be a laptop for the school year. 

There is a DVD player and a VHS player in the room, along with cable TV.  Everything must be projected through the projector.

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How do I reserve a hands-on computer lab for a class? (link)
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What free student software is available and how do I install on my computer? (link)

Anti-Virus Software (Windows)

To install anti-virus software on your computer you must first uninstall any other antivirus software you might have before installing ours. Then click on the link Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7/Vista/XP and install using Internet Explorer.

Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 and 2011

Our license agreement with Microsoft provides students with rights to Windows operating system upgrades, Microsoft Office for Windows and MacOS.

  • Students are entitled to upgrade to the latest versions until their graduation then you will have a perpetual license(s) for your installed version.
  • Students that withdraw from the University without graduating must uninstall the Microsoft products acquired through this license agreement.

To install Office on your computer go to http://wlu.onthehub.com and click the "Sign In" link. If you are prompted, provide your W&L username and password. Click on the product you want and Add to Cart.

  • Microsoft downloads are FREE for students.
  • You can order backup discs for your products for $13.95 each.
  • You can order an Extended Access Guarantee for $4.95 which gives you 24 months of access to your download(s) and license key(s).

Complete and confirm your order. Once your order has been placed, you'll receive an e-mail with a link to your downloads. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PRODUCT KEY(S)
You will be prompted to do a one time installation of Secure Download Manager. Follow the steps on the web page. Check the Download location at the top of the screen and make sure you have sufficient disk space in the Download Location and "Start Download".

If you have questions, please e-mail helpdesk@wlu.edu

Applies To: Students

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Which computer labs on campus have Audacity installed? (link)

Audacity is installed on the computers in the Innovation Lab in Leyburn Library on the main level. It is also on the computers in Parmly 302. 

Audacity is on the American Saddlebred and the Morgan images in the Stable.

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Instructions for Windows XP machine authentication (link)
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Are there any Windows computers in the Williams Reading Room? (link)

There are six Xenith Wyse terminals to access the VDIs in The Stable. The VDIs have Windows 7 operating systems.

Updated September 2012

Applies To: Students

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I'm unable to open links in Outlook. What can I do to fix this? (link)
  1. Close Outlook client.
  2. Open Mozilla Firefox and set it as the default browser. Close Mozilla Firefox.
  3. Open Internet Explorer. 
  4. You may be prompted with a pop-up message: 'Do you want to make Internet Explorer the default browser?'
  5. If the pop-up does not appear, in Internet Explorer  > Tools > Internet Options
  6. Click on the Programs Tab and make Internet Explorer the default browser.
  7. Check the box 'Tell me if Internet Explorer is not the default browser.'
  8. Open Outlook. Links will open in Internet Explorer.

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

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Why does Outlook say 'Windows Desktop Search' is not available when I see it in installed components? (link)
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What is the URL to setup Machine Authentication in Windows 7 (link)
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How do Windows machines access the Junos Pulse VPN? (link)
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How do I use SNAP in Windows7 to view windows side by side? (link)
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Why do authenticated forms embedded in unauthenticated web pages display a 401 Access Denied error using Firefox 40? (link)

Version 40 of Firefox intentionally disables authenticated content embedded in unauthenticated web pages if the page and content are in different domains. 

This can be manually fixed by:

  • typing “about:config” in the address bar
  • clicking “I’ll be careful, I promise!”
  • searching for the Preference Name:  network.auth.allow-subresource-auth
  • Click the “1” next to that in the Value column and change to “2”
  • click OK. 

Once you refresh the page it will prompt for login. 

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How do I configure my personal Windows laptop to do wireless printing to BizHubs? (link)
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How do I get Microsoft Security Essentials for my Windows 7 operating system? (link)

You can download Microsoft Security Essentials at the following site: 

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Please uninstall any other antivirus software you might have before installing.

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How do I (Student) install the Microsoft Office product on my computer? (link)
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What software is available on the Windows computers in 301 in Leyburn Library? (link)
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When user logs in to check their quarantine queue, they are unable to select a message. The error they receive is that the message does not exist in their queue and they are logged in as the wrong user. The error message suggests they log out and login again, but the problem remains. (link)

From:  DigiTar Support

This is usually caused by the following situation:

1.) The user is logged in as
a@b.com.
2.) In the user's inbox there are two digests, one for
a@b.com and one for c@b.com.
3.) The user is clicking on a message in the
c@b.com digest in their inbox which tries to link them into the Portal directly to that message.
4.) However, since they are logged in as
a@b.com, they have no rights to the message.

To remedy the situation they need to examine the subject line of the digest they are clicking on, and log into the Portal as the user specified in the subject of the digest.

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How do I add a BizHub or printer in Windows 7 (faculty/staff)? (link)
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Windows Media Player won't play my DVD, Why? (link)

You could possibly be missing a CODEC file that did not come with Windows Media Player. Try using another media player like PowerDVD instead.

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What software is available on the Windows computers in the Innovation Lab in Leyburn Library? (link)
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How can I attach to WLUsec with Windows 7 if Cloudpath dosen't work? (link)
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Is there a computer in the Chavis Board Room (Elrod Commons room 206)? (link)
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How do I access network drives (L:, H:, I:, J: ) on my computer or smart device? (link)

1. Go to myvi.wlu.edu and authenticate. If it the first time you will be asked to install the Citrix client.

2. Choose a virtual desktop

3. Go to Computer (My Computer on Windows XP) and you should see the L: drive listed.

If you would like instructions for mapping a network drive on your computer, please send an email with your request to help@wlu.edu or call the Information Desk at extension 4357.

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How do I move or copy multiple files or folders all at the same time between sites in Sakai? (link)

You can move or copy multiple files all at once:

 

1.      Go to the Resources area of the course with the files that you want to move or copy.

2.      To the left of each folder and file is a checkbox. Check the checkbox for every file you want to move.

3.      Look at the top of the list, just above the top gray bar. You should see 3 links: Copy, Remove and Move.

4.      Click on the Move or Copy link.

5.      Click on the Show Other Sites link.

6.      Select the appropriate folder from the list.

Applies To: Faculty, Students

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How do I convert a document saved in Apple Pages to a Microsoft Word document? (link)

In Pages, Click File, Export, and choose Word for the file format.

NOTE:  Students must export to Word format in order for many of their professors to be able to open their documents.

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How do users(staff) speed up managing files using “Open in Explorer” in their SharePoint site through Windows standard interface? (link)
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