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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. 

Score: 100.0 - Updated: 12/1/2014 9:13:54 AM - Was this helpful?
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.

 

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Score: 92.5 - Updated: 3/30/2012 10:32:55 AM - Was this helpful?
How do I save to Box from my Mac? (Students) (link)
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Applies To: Students

Score: 90.0 - Updated: 8/14/2015 9:25:24 AM - Was this helpful?
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.

 

 

Score: 88.8 - Updated: 6/7/2012 2:34:38 PM - Was this helpful?
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.
Score: 87.1 - Updated: 11/14/2014 11:03:48 AM - Was this helpful?
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 can I tell if everything was synced in Box? (link)
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How to rebuild Office database on a Mac? (link)
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Is there an Outlook plugin for Box.com (Box at W&L)? (link)

Yes. The Outlook plugin for Box is compatible with Microsoft Outlook versions 2013, 2010 and 2007. There is no Outlook plug-in available for Macs.

More information about the Outlook plugin for Box is available here: https://wlu.app.box.com/services/browse/49/box_for_outlook

(There is a download link to the latest version available at that web address.)

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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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Score: 80.0 - Updated: 9/25/2014 9:42:33 AM - Was this helpful?
Is there training for Box at W&L available? (link)

Yes, there is training on the Atomic learning site under My Campus Training/Box at W&L - click this link

There is also training on the Box site - click this link

Score: 80.0 - Updated: 11/15/2014 10:25:48 AM - Was this helpful?
Is there a shortcut to login to Box? (link)
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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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Score: 79.0 - Updated: 1/24/2011 9:58:28 AM - Was this helpful?
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.

Score: 78.6 - Updated: 6/4/2012 11:36:19 AM - Was this helpful?
Where do I download Box (Box at W&L) for Office 2013? (link)

The download is available on the Box.com website in the article here: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/203053636#bfo_fi

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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

Score: 77.5 - Updated: 4/7/2011 10:22:10 AM - Was this helpful?
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.

Score: 77.5 - Updated: 9/18/2012 3:18:25 PM - Was this helpful?
What is the address to access Box at W&L? (link)

You have two options:

http://box.wlu.edu

http://wlu.box.com

 

Score: 77.5 - Updated: 11/21/2014 8:06:03 AM - Was this helpful?
What is the Box file upload limit? (link)

The file upload limit in Box is 5GB. This is a system wide setting that cannot be changed.

Score: 77.5 - Updated: 12/1/2014 9:08:32 AM - Was this helpful?
The app I'm using on my [iPhone, iPad, Android] won't let me save to my Box at W&L account. It says the app is disabled. How do I request that it be enabled? (link)

Send an email to help@wlu.edu providing the details--the name of the app and how you'd like to use it in your workflow. We'll review the app to see if it meets security requirements and get back to you.

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Will emeriti faculty and staff continue to have access to their W&L box.com (Box at W&L) accounts? (link)

No, emeriti faculty and staff will not retain access to these resources.

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

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What third party apps are able to save directly to my Box at W&L account? (link)
  • Good Reader
  • iAnnotate PDF
Score: 75.0 - Updated: 11/14/2014 11:00:25 AM - Was this helpful?
What browsers does Box at W&L officially support? (link)

Please read the updated FAQ here: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/200519838-What-Browsers-does-Box-officially-support-

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

Score: 75.0 - Updated: 10/20/2014 12:16:20 PM - Was this helpful?
How long does a deleted file stay in the trashcan in Box at W&L? (link)

Deleted files remain in the Box at W&L trashcan for 30 days, during which time, the owner can restore the file if needed. There are an additional 14 days that Box Admin can recover the file after that. If you have questions, please contact the information Desk by emailing help@wlu.edu or by calling (540) 458-4357.

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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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Score: 73.3 - Updated: 1/15/2015 3:36:34 PM - Was this helpful?
How long will departing faculty or staff members have access to their W&L Box.com account? (link)

You will have 30 days after your departure date to move your data out of your W&L Box.com account. At the point that your W&L network account becomes inactive, you will no longer be able to access your W&L Box.com account.

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How do I (Staff/Faculty/Adjunct)move my documents to a personal Box Account when I leave University? (link)
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Score: 73.0 - Updated: 5/20/2015 2:10:02 PM - Was this helpful?
I'm a departing faculty/staff member. How do I move my files out of my W&L Box.com account to a personal account? (link)

Go to Box.com and create a personal account using a personal email address, such as a gmail or yahoo account. in your W&L Box.com account, add that account as a collaborator on the files you'd like to move. Log into the personal account and download the files that you need to that account.

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Score: 72.7 - Updated: 10/15/2014 10:54:15 AM - Was this helpful?
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 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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What is the MacServer information? (link)
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Score: 70.0 - Updated: 11/16/2012 8:23:26 AM - Was this helpful?
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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How do I save to Box on a Mac while in the myVi? (Students) (link)
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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.

Score: 50.0 - Updated: 8/11/2010 4:14:55 PM - Was this helpful?
How do I print from JSTOR from a MAC? (link)
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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.

Score: 47.9 - Updated: 10/3/2011 11:55:38 AM - Was this helpful?
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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Score: 46.3 - Updated: 9/17/2014 5:26:59 PM - Was this helpful?
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

Score: 46.3 - Updated: 4/6/2012 11:27:38 AM - Was this helpful?
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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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.

Score: 44.0 - Updated: 1/29/2014 3:36:27 PM - Was this helpful?
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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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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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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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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How do I (Student) quit Office365 Service when installing Office 2011? (link)
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What do I do to access my files from off campus? (link)
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Is Box Edit already installed in the Innovation Lab? (link)

Unfortunately, no. It cannot be pre-installed in the lab environment.

That said, you may certainly use Box Edit. Box Edit will prompt you to install it any time you log into a computer, log in to your Box account, and then attempt to edit a file.

 


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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 attach to WLUsec on my Mac if cloudpath doesn't work? (link)
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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'

 

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I am only getting about 10 channels what do I do? (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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My iPad or iPhone won't boot. What Now? (link)

To force restart an iPad or iPhone hold down the Sleep button and Home button simultaneously for several seconds. This causes the device to force boot.

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Word won't save as a pdf, what can I do? (link)
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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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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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Why won't BART recognise a SATA disk? (link)

Instruction:
1. Go to BIOS setting, On Board Devices, and turn off "Flash Cache Module".
2. Go to On Board Devices and change SATA Operation from "AHCI" to "ATA"
3. Save and exit BIOS
4. Use your BartPE to access the "Vista HDD" now, you will be able to see a C: Drive, back up all files.
5. If clean Install Vista from CD, change everything back in the BIOS.
 (Is it possible to do a ghost? Haven't tried yet since I couldn't find a working vista image)

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Why can't I see a Sakai site that I used to be able to see? (link)

Once you've logged into Sakai, click on the More Sites tab. Classes that might have been listed in the tabs across the top previously might show now only under the More Sites tab.

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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 repair Outlook links that won't open in the browser? (link)
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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.

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

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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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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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How can I attach to WLUsec with Windows 7 if Cloudpath dosen't work? (link)
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Why can't I send email messages? (link)
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How does the AutoComplete feature work in Outlook? (link)
Note: When you type the first letter of a name in one the To, CC, and BCC boxes, AutoComplete begins to suggest possible matches based on names of whom you have sent an item to before.

How AutoComplete Works
The AutoComplete feature is turned on by default, and displays suggestions for names as you type them in the following situations:
  • To, Cc, and Bcc boxes in an e-mail message.
  • To boxes in meeting requests, tasks, and share requests
  • E-mail field in a contact card.

    When you type the first letter of a name in one of these boxes, AutoComplete begins to suggest possible matches based on names you have typed before. The more letters you type, the greater the possibility of AutoComplete finding a match.

Click the name you want to enter in the box. If you are using the keyboard, select the name using the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys, and then press ENTER (or TAB). If no suggestion matches what you are typing, continue typing. The AutoComplete feature will remember what you typed the next time you type that name.

Names that you use less frequently will move lower in the list over time, and eventually will no longer appear.

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Why can't I access Lynda tutorials? (link)
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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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How do I get my Windows 8 machine on the wireless? (link)
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How do I get my Windows 10 machine on the wireless? (link)
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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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I dialed the PhoneMail system but it won't accept my extension number. What is wrong? (link)
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Score: 6.7 - Updated: 10/1/2010 2:26:17 PM - Was this helpful?
How can I get the W&L wireless network to work on my Blackberry? (link)

First turn on Wi-Fi (wireless) on the device:

1. At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2. Scroll to the Manage Connections icon and press the trackball.

3. Scroll to Wi-Fi (not all Blackberry phones have this option; if you don't see it, it's not available for your model). Press the trackball to place a check mark in the box to turn on Wi-Fi.

Then scan and connect to available networks

To scan for and connect to available networks, perform the following steps:

1. At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2. Scroll to Set Up Wi-Fi Network and press the trackball.

3. Scroll to Next and press the trackball.

4. Select Scan for Networks. The handheld scans and displays available networks.

SELECT WLUsec

5. Press the trackball to connect.  Enter your W&L network user name and password

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

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Why can't I access Facebook on the wireless network? (link)

Various restrictions apply to the guest wireless network, including limited speed, and restricted access to some web sites, including Facebook. W&L faculty, staff and students can get the best quality connection by registering for W&L's secure wireless network. To do that, point your browser on your wireless device to http://wireless.wlu.edu and follow the directions.

 

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I can’t access my archived e-mail (evault). Is there something I can do? (link)

Browse to this location: \\maltiris2\SoftwareDelivery\Symantec\EVault Plug-in and install EVClient_en.msi

 

If you still are unable to acces your archieved e-mails, call the Information Desk at x4357 or send an email to help@wlu.edu giving us the details and we will contact you.

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

Score: 6.0 - Updated: 11/22/2011 2:56:48 PM - Was this helpful?
My Outlook (OWA for employee) doesn't look right what can I do? (link)
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My iPhone doesn't seem to hold a charge what can I do? (link)
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Why aren't there any words in the tag cloud? (link)

Probably because we flushed the logs. If we flush the logs, the tag cloud words get reset to zero. Pretty cool, eh?

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My phone doesn't ring. What should I do? (link)
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Score: 5.0 - Updated: 10/1/2010 2:01:25 PM - Was this helpful?
How do I save my "Pages" document to "Word" to turn in my work? (link)

Students: If you are using Apple's "Pages" to create your documents,

you need to save as a Word document before you turn in your work.

Here's how:

 

1. In Pages, go to File > Save as

2. Click the down arrow by the Save As box.

3. Check the box, "Save Copy as: Word Document"

 

You can also go to: http://www.wlu.edu/x49936.xml and download

Office 2008 for the Macintosh. (W&L has a site license for Microsoft

Office for all university computers and for all student computers so

that everyone has access to a common software set.)

Applies To: Students

Score: 5.0 - Updated: 9/21/2010 10:26:10 AM - Was this helpful?
Why can't I use the "Edit in Browser" feature in SharePoint 2010? (link)

If Check-Out and Check-In are enforced on a document library, the "Edit in Browser" feature will not be available. You'll have to open the file in Word, or Excel, depending on the type of file, in order to edit it.

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

Score: 5.0 - Updated: 10/28/2012 5:59:56 PM - Was this helpful?
Do I have to make room on my iPhone or iPad for the IOS 8 update? (link)
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I can't use the Citrix client now I have upgraded to Lion? (link)

Go to > Finder > HD > Library > Applications Support > Citrix

Delete this installation of Citrix

Log back into the Stable and after Citrix client is downloaded close the browser

Install new instance of Citrix client

Reopen browser

Applies To: Students

Score: 4.3 - Updated: 1/25/2012 2:20:31 PM - Was this helpful?
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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I'm in Development office and I can't print on new BizHub? (link)
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Why can't I delete .jar files that I saved to my home folder (H Drive)? (link)
 
 

.jar files are archive files which get marked read-only sometimes when they're created (depending on the program or method used to create them).

Just right-click on the file and remove the Read-only check. Then you should be able to delete them!

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How do I add MY e-mail address on a BizHub so I don’t have to type it in each time I scan something? (link)
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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 can I get Outlook (Faculty and Staff) on my Win 8 Outlook 2013 machine at home? (link)

Faculty and staff can purchase the current Office suite, which includes Outlook, online at wlu.onthehub.com. 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. Click the bottom left to bring up your tiles and type in Mail.
  2. Select Mail in Settings
  3. Click on Show Profiles
  4. Click the Add button
  5. Enter a profile name: (suggest something like "Off-campus username")
  6. Then check the box next to: Manually configure server settings or additional server types.
  7. Click Next
  8. Select Microsoft Exchange
  9. Click Next
  10. In the field labeled "Microsoft Exchange Server" type: mexmba.ad.wlu.edu
  11. In the field labeled "User Name" type: username (this is your network login ID)
  12. Click the More Settings button
  13. Go to the Connection tab
  14. Make sure the check box labeled "Connect to Microsoft Exchange using HTTP" is checked
  15. Click on the Exchange Proxy Settings button
  16. Enter the following information:
  17. autodiscover.wlu.edu
  18. Check the box next to Connect using SSL only
  19. Check the box next to Only connect to proxy servers that have this…
  20. Enter the following information:
  21. msstd:autodiscover.wlu.edu
  22. Check the box next to On slow networks, connect using HTTP first…
  23. Choose NTLM Authentication for Proxy authentication Settings
  24. OK/Apply and OK/to get back to the "Add Account"
  25. Click Next
  26. If on campus activate your wireless.
  27. Click on Outlook and sign in with your password.

 

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Sending to a contact group in Outlook 2010 didn't send to all members. Why? (link)

Fix: 

     • When in the Contact Folder open the distribution list so that you can see the members.
     • Click on Update Now in the tool bar
     • Click Save & Close

To check that all members will be sent to, create a new message and place the distribution list in the To field, then expand the distribution list and check that all names are listed.

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I added a NON-W&L person to my Sakai site and that person logs in but doesn't see the site. What is the cause? (link)

There are two possible causes:

1. Make sure that you have published the site. (Site Info > Manage Access > Publish Site)

2. Add the participant to the site as a NON-OFFICIAL site participant. In the course site, go to Site Info > Add Participants and add the user's full e-mail address in the SECOND box for NON-OFFICIAL participants.

Applies To: Faculty

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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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