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To assure your experience
at Chicago-Kent College of Law is a positive one,
the Center for Law and Computers is available to
assist you with your computer and technical questions
and concerns. You can reach a member of our staff
by calling (312) 906-5300 (6-5300 house phones)
or sending an email to helpdesk@kentlaw.edu. We
are located in suite 540 if you would like to stop
by our offices.
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FAQs
and Help Links
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Installation instructions for Examsoft SofTest
SofTest registration and download site for Fall 2004 final exams opens Monday, November 22.
If you signed up to take one or more exams on computer (either a lab computer or your own laptop);
you MUST read the following information
INTRODUCTION
Chicago-Kent College of Law uses a special program, SofTest, for taking exams on computers. The advantage of using the SofTest program is that it increases the stability, security, and reliability of the exam taking process. Since adopting SofTest and its predecessor programs, we have experienced very few problems with lost exams or corrupted exam files.
If you are taking an exam on computer, you will write your exam using the word processing program built into SofTest. Please read the appropriate section below, depending on whether you plan to use a lab computer or your own laptop to take the exam. If you are taking the exam on your laptop, please note that you must not only download and install the SofTest program, but must also bring certain necessary hardware components to the exam.
LAB COMPUTERS
CONTINUING FOR Fall ‘04: If you are taking an exam on a computer lab desktop PC, you MUST log in with the user name "labexam". SofTest will not work on Lab PC's if you log in as yourself.
Although the program is simple to use, please spend a few minutes reviewing the SofTest help file that is located on the network. The help file is located at: F:\FallExams\HelpFile\SofTest.hlp. Just double click the file to begin viewing. You may also use SofTest to run a practice exam from any lab computer during the exam period (go to Start, Programs, SofTest; then click on the “Practice Exam” button on the lower edge of the SofTest window). Just as on exam day, you will have to log into the Lab PC’s as “labexam” in order to take the practice test. Please contact the CLC Help Desk for the password.
LAPTOP COMPUTERS
In order to take exams on your own laptop, you will have to download the SofTest software from the web. THE ENTIRE DOWNLOAD/INSTALLATION PROCESS MUST BE COMPLETED WHILE YOU ARE LOGGED IN TO THE CHICAGO-KENT NETWORK WITH YOUR C-K USER NAME!
· On this web page (http://www.examsoft.com/chicagokentlaw), click on the “Exam Takers” tab at the bottom of the page, and the click the “New User Signup” button.
· On the following page, fill in the required information, select "Personal Computer," and then acknowledge the license agreement.
· Click the “Download & Install” button and follow the directions. Reboot your computer as required.
· Click “Yes” if you are prompted to retake the qualification exam.
This version of SofTest is new as of October 2004. If you have a previous version already installed on your computer, you MUST uninstall the old version, and download and install the new version. Do not choose any upgrade options. See further information below.
Provided below is some important information about downloading and installing the software. The process is somewhat time-consuming, so please do not wait until the last minute. If you have any problems or questions, contact the Help Desk (Room 540; e-mail: HELPDESK; phone: 906-5300).
Please note that you MUST come to the exam with the SofTest program properly installed and configured. This includes fully completing the "registration and qualification" process on ExamSoft's web site. Additionally, you should bring the following hardware components with you:
(1) a power cord
(2) a network card
(3) a network cable
(4) a floppy disk drive (if owned)
If you do not have the software properly installed, or are missing any necessary equipment, you will be required to hand write your exam.
Important Information about Downloading and Installing SofTest:
* In order to guarantee that SofTest will function properly on your computer, ExamSoft has implemented a software registration and qualification procedure as part of the SofTest download. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE REGISTRATION/ QUALIFICATION PROCESS OR THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT FUNCTION ON EXAM DAY! You have not completed the process until you see “Registration: Complete” under the “SofTest Status” section of the program’s first screen. Please read on for details.
* You should remove any prior versions of SofTest or other ExamSoft software from your computer before trying to install the new version. To do this, click on the Windows “Start” button ->“Settings” -> “Control Panel” -> “Add/Remove Programs,” find “SofTest” and then follow the directions to uninstall it. Reboot your computer after you perform this task.
* The process for obtaining and installing SofTest requires a number of steps to be performed online at ExamSoft's web site located at http://www.examsoft.com/chicagokentlaw. We recommend that you download and print out the instructions for this procedure as well as ExamSoft's list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's) at http://www.examsoft.com/faq before you begin.
* To download the program, you will be required to provide a "Student ID". In the “Student ID” field, please enter the five-digit exam number previously e-mailed to you by the Registrar’s Office. This will be your Student ID number throughout the exams on computer testing process.
* YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE DOWNLOAD/INSTALLATION PROCESS WHILE YOU ARE LOGGED IN TO THE CHICAGO-KENT NETWORK WITH YOUR C-K USER NAME! There are two reasons for this. First, your Chicago-Kent network account must have full permissions to do anything on your laptop. The easiest way to check that this is the case is to complete the entire download and installation process (including registration and qualification) while you are logged in to the Chicago-Kent network. Second, you must be able to access the file server drives on the Chicago-Kent network. If you can not properly log in to the Chicago-Kent network, you will not be able to open your exam files.
* Due to the requirement of accessing shared network drives, Windows XP Home Edition will not function for taking an exam on your laptop at Chicago-Kent.
* Due to the above mentioned permissions requirements, you can not borrow a laptop from a fellow student to take your exams.
* All students are encouraged to use provided floppy disks as a means of backup during exams on computer. If you will be taking an exam on your laptop, and it is not currently equipped with a floppy drive, it is up to you to decide if the additional floppy disk backup warrants the purchase of an external floppy disk drive. Any exams taken on computer lab PC’s will be expected to have a floppy disk backup.
You will receive a final registration confirmation by email containing your student ID, password, institution, and registration number if you completed the registration process successfully. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please stop by room 540 or call the Help Desk (312) 906-5300 for further assistance.
Dell laptop adapters could catch fire and cause shock
In a sweeping recall, Dell is recalling nearly 1 million AC power adapters for its Latitude, Inspiron, and Precision laptop computers because they could overheat, catch fire, and, possibly, give users an electric shock. Dell has received seven reports of adapters overheating, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. One resulted in a minor skin burn.
Dell says that mechanical wear is behind the hazard. Repeated bending and movement of the adapter cord may damage the joint where the AC inlet pins connect to the adapter's circuit board.
The adapters were sold via Dell's Web site and customer-service center from September 1998 to February 2002 for $30 to $70. They also came with more than two dozen models of laptop computers, including the following:
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Latitude models: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700. They also came with the Latitude C-Dock docking station and C-Port port replicator.
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Inspiron models 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, and 8100. They also came with Inspiron Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station.
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Precision model M40.
The model number appears on the computer itself or on a label on the bottom of the unit. The recalled adapters, manufactured by Delta Electronics, of Taiwan, have the words "DELL" and "P/N 9364U," P/N 7832D," or "P/N 4983D" printed on the back.
Dell is attempting to notify customers of the recall, but consumers can contact the company directly. Call 800-418-8590 or go to www.delladapterprogram.com. If you have one of the affected power adapters, Dell will exchange it for a free replacement. You can also write to Dell Inc., 9701 Metric Blvd., Austin, TX 78758, Attn: Adapter Program.
Dell Inspiron 1150 laptops critical performance update
The Dell Inspiron 1150 laptop has a unique problem: Its performance slows by an astonishing 90 percent when Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 security update is installed. Dell has a remedy for the problem, but you'd be hard-pressed to find it in the company's online tech-support information. We have a simple fix of our own.
The Service Pack, software added to the Windows XP operating system, is intended to make it harder for viruses, computer worms, and hackers to invade a computer. Microsoft and Dell both recommend installing Service Pack 2; so do the computer engineers at Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports magazine and these e-mail alerts.
Consumer Reports made the Inspiron 1150 one of its Quick Pick recommended laptops and included it in the magazine's December-issue gift guide.
Until recently, Dell did not acknowledge that Inspiron 1150 models using an Intel Celeron processor had a problem running with Service Pack 2. Even now, it does not highlight the fix on its Web site. It is sending notification of the fix by e-mail to users who have elected to receive support alerts from Dell online.
Try our fix
If you own a Dell Inspiron 1150 with a Celeron processor and Service Pack 2 and it seems to be running very slowly, install the Dell security patch or follow these six steps:
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Open the Power Options Control Panel and write down the time-out settings for the Portable/Laptop scheme (which will undoubtedly be selected).
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Click on the Delete button to delete Dell's Portable/Laptop scheme.
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Choose the scheme Max Battery, then click on Apply.
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Click on the Save As button, and type "Portable/Laptop," then click on OK.
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Change the time-out settings to match the ones you wrote down (or whatever other settings you want to use), then click on Apply.
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Click on OK to exit the Control Panel.
You will know that the fix worked if the Task Manager (accessed when you press the Control/Alt/Delete keys simultaneously) shows only 1 percent processor usage for the taskmgr.exe process. When it's running slow, taskmgr.exe uses about 14 percent.
Finding the Dell fix
The Dell software patch, buried on the company's Web site, was posted on Oct. 13. The easiest way to locate it, we found, is to go to www.support.dell.com, then search in Technical Support for the patch's identification number, R86829.
Loaner Laptop Policy
The CLC Help Desk does provide the service of temporarily loaning laptops to students. This service is restricted to those who have purchased their own laptop and the laptop has been serviced by a technician at the CLC Help Desk. Once the technician has determined that the laptop needs to be sent to the manufacturer for repairs or is inoperable a student will be loaned a laptop. The laptop loans are for a one (1) week period only. In addition, the CLC Help Desk does not loan power adaptors or any other laptop accessories for laptops. In order for this service to benefit everyone, this policy must be strictly adhered to.
Once a user returns a laptop, that same user cannot have another laptop loaned to him/her for at least two (2) consecutive weeks.
New procedure at CLC Help Desk-all students are required to show their Chicago-Kent ID card
New Help Desk Procedure: All students are required to show their Chicago-Kent ID card
Beginning October 11 th the CLC Help Desk will implement a new procedure that requires all students to present their Chicago-Kent ID card for service. This new procedure will also apply to receiving any computer related loaner equipment. The Help Desk will make a photocopy of student's ID when loaner equipment is requested. The new procedure is being implemented to best serve the needs of the Chicago-Kent student's.
Thank you for your cooperation.
New
anti-SPAM system for Chicago-Kent
On August 16th, the CLC
will begin to implement an anti-spam system
for Chicago-Kent e-mail. The system being
put in place is a dedicated e-mail processing
server. It requires no additional software
on your computer.
All incoming e-mail to @kentlaw.edu
e-mail addresses will be routed to the
new anti-spam server. The server will
analyze each message using a variety of
factors and then “tag” the message as
one of three possible categories: legitimate
mail, possible spam, and definite spam.
Messages categorized as “legitimate mail”
are, of course, forwarded straight through
to Chicago-Kent’s normal e-mail servers.
Mail that is categorized as “definite
spam” is discarded by the anti-spam server.
Messages that the system is less certain
about are categorized as "possible
spam." These messages will have [POSSIBLE
SPAM] inserted into the beginning of their
subject lines.
The system being put in
place continuously “learns” which messages
are spam as it analyzes the incoming e-mail
to Chicago-Kent. As time passes, the system
will become more and more adept at recognizing
“definite” spam. It is anticipated that
all users of Chicago-Kent’s e-mail will
see significant reduction in the amount
of erroneous e-mail messages as this process
occurs. The CLC will continue to monitor
and fine tune the system for optimal performance.
Please contact the CLC Help
Desk if you have any questions or concerns
regarding this new system.
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Web page naming
convention
Web File Naming Conventions
Chicago-Kent's main web pages are located
on a UNIX based server and certain conventions must
be followed. All files and directories (folders) must
be one word; no spaces! Also, do not use any special
characters such as apostrophes ('), quotes ("),
exclamation points (!), etc. The use of hyphens (-)
and underscores (_) is allowable. All files should end
with an .html extension, not .htm
The use of spaces and special characters
places an extra burden on the computing resources of
the school when attempting to locate the correct file.
The spaces and special characters also interfere with
normal web server maintenance.
To present more readable file names, you
may mix the case of the letters, use an underscore,
or hyphen in the name; SomeFileName, AnotherFileName,
some-file-name or another_file_name.
You should also be aware of the End-Of-Line
settings. Please be sure this is set to UNIX and not
Windows.
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Top
three ways to stop spam
Never respond to unsolicited email.
Spammers will use your reply, even your unsubscribe
messages, as evidence that the email address
is valid.
Never buy anything advertised
in spam. Most of it is fraudulent anyway and
successful sales only encourage the practice
to continue.
Never post your email address
publicly on the Web. Spammers have ways to collect
and use these email addresses.
Windows
Update Instructions
It is critical to update
your Windows operating system and Internet Explorer
software regularly.
Just as it is important to update
the virus definitions of your antivirus software,
it is equally important to update the Windows
operating system and Internet Explorer software
on your computer. Just like virus definitions,
Windows and Internet Explorer should be updated
weekly. Fortunately, Microsoft makes this process
fast and easy with their ôWindows Updateö web
site.
Open your Internet Explorer web
browser and click on Tools ->Windows
Update.
On the Windows Update welcome screen,
click the Scan for Updates link.
When your computer has finished
scanning for updates, it will group the updates
into three categories visible on the left side
of the screen. The categories are Critical Updates
and Service Packs, Windows XP (or 2000 or 98),
and Driver Updates. Click on the link for Critical
Updates and Service Packs. You should
always install any updates Microsoft releases
as ôcritical.ö Never click
on the Driver Updates link!
You will now see a list of all the
critical updates needed by your computer. Click
on the Review and Install Updates
link on the right side of the page.
Your screen will remain mostly unchanged
with the list of recommended updates remaining.
Click on the Install Now button.
The update files will be downloaded
from Microsoft and Installed on your computer.
Please note that many updates require that your
computer be rebooted in order for them to take
affect. In certain instances, specific updates
may need to be installed by themselves. In these
cases, multiple restarts may be required. Always
click the OK button if asked
Do want to restart now? You want
to see (0) in the list of critical updates recommended
for your computer. Once your computer has rebooted,
the updates will be in place and your computer
will be protected with the latest fixes for the
Windows operating system and Internet Explorer.
As always, please feel free to contact
the CLC Help Desk if you have any questions or
concerns.
Standard monthly
network maintenance reminder
The Center for Law and Computers will conduct
regular monthly maintenance windows on the
first Tuesday of every month (5a.m. - 7a.m.
in the morning) for "Patch and\or Update"
management on systems that need to be rebooted.
Remember too that there may be "emergency"
times when manufacturers release "critical"
update patches that need to be installed immediately.
The CLC will make every attempt to send out
an announcement in advance when the "critical"
updates need to be installed and systems rebooted
(however, we cannot always guarantee advance
notice since certain patches/updates need
to be applied ASAP before a breach is made).
All network services including Internet access,
email, webmail, network drives, and network
printing will be down during the above scheduled
time.
Maintenance will be conducted on the
following days:
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience
this may cause.
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A
word about Recent Viruses, Worms and Trojans.
McAfee is our Virus scanning application
that is used throughout Chicago-Kent. According
to McAfee's web site there are more then 62,000
virus threats that exist and new ones are found
everyday. Viruses and backdoor Trojans can cause
major disruptions and financial loss. The Melissa,
I love You, Goner, Code Red and many others
have impacted many organizations to the point
that even Microsoft had to turn off their e-mail
systems until the virus could be contained.
The newer forms of viruses (Backdoor Trojans)
are even more devastating by actually giving
someone else complete control of your computer
and access to all the information stored on
them.
There are things that you can
do to protect your computer. You can protect
yourself by running a full virus scan of all
the files on your computer periodically. Ensuring
that you have the latest updates from the vendor.
Avoid programs from unknown sources (Internet
and Email). Never open or double-click on an
attachment that is from an unknown recipient.
The Center for Law and Computers
posts Virus Updates to your computer desktop
as they are released from the vendor or you
can access them directly from McAfees web site
when connected to the internet through the virus
application. An ounce of protection will go
a long way in ensuring that your documents and
computer are virus free.
Note:
the
latest DAT file as of 11/29/04 - is sdat4410
The
Center for Law and Computers Computer Specifications |
RECOMMENDED COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS:
Pentium IV (or Pentium III equivalent) 800
or up MHz processor
2 PC Card/Card Bus Slots: network card (notebook
only)
512MB RAM
20GB or greater Hard Drive
3.5" Floppy Drive
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
10/100 Ethernet Card (notebook only)
Windows 2000 PROFESSIONAL, XP PROFESSIONAL
*NOTE* Windows XP home edition
will not work with our network
56K modem
Sound Card to support RealPlayer (or RealPlayer
equivalent) feed
17" monitor with .28mm dot pitch (desktop
only)
12" Active Matrix or TFT display (notebook
only)
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MINIMUM
REQUIRED COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS:
Pentium III (or Pentium II equivalent) 500
or up MHz processor
Available PC Card/Card Bus Slots: network
card (notebook only)
256MB RAM
10GB or up Hard Drive
3.5" Floppy Drive
CD-ROM Drive
10/100 Ethernet Card (notebook only)
Windows 98
56K modem
Sound Card to support RealPlayer (or RealPlayer
equivalent) feed
14" or 15" color monitor .28mm
dot pitch (desktop only)
If you
have a computer that nearly meets the minimum
requirements and is extremely costly to
upgrade, please call the Center for Law
and Computers at (312) 906-5300, so that
we can assist you in determining the best
solution for both short and long-term needs.
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A Word About Microsoft
Operating Systems
Beginning with Windows ME
in calendar year 2000, Microsoft began implementing
a strategy of tailoring certain versions
of their Windows operating systems specifically
toward consumer markets. Windows ME and
certain future versions of the Windows operating
system include multimedia and "ease
of use" features that are designed
to make the use of a Windows based computer
a more engaging experience in the home.
While this may sound enticing,
it is important to realize that the "consumer"
versions of Windows are not designed to
exist in a corporate network environment
like that at Chicago-Kent. In fact, the
"consumer" version of Microsoft's
latest operating system, Windows XP Home
Edition, does not include any capability
to connect to corporate networks.
So where does this leave
you? At the time of these specifications
writing, the Center for Law and Computers
recommends Windows 2000 Professional or
Windows XP Professional (Professional being
the KEY word here) as the best all-around
operating systems for new notebook computer
purchases. If neither is available, then
Windows 98 would be the next best choice
followed by Windows ME as a last option.
For students who already own a notebook,
any edition of Windows 98 along with Windows
2000 Professional and XP Professional can
be configured to connect to the Chicago-Kent
network. Existing Windows ME notebooks can
be configured to connect to the network
through some additional work by computer
support staff. Desktop users are encouraged
to remain with the operating system that
is presently on their PC.
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A
word about MS Windows XP
On October 25, 2001, Microsoft released
the newest version of their Windows operating system
called Windows XP. This new operating system comes
in two distinct editions: Windows XP Home Edition
and Windows XP Professional. Please be aware that
while Windows XP Home Edition can connect to the
Internet, it can not in any way be made to connect
to corporate networks such as the Chicago-Kent LAN.
A computer running the Home Edition of Windows XP
will not be able to access network printers, network
drives such as H: home directories, and e-mail via
Microsoft Outlook.
It is for these reasons that the Center
for Law and Computers recommends that anyone purchasing
a new machine positively confirm the operating system
with their vendor. Computers that are available
only with Windows XP pre-installed should only be
purchased if it is Windows XP Professional, NOT
Windows XP Home Edition.
Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional
continue to be fully compatible with the Chicago-Kent
network.
As always, please feel free to contact
the CLC Help Desk if you have any questions or concerns.
Email
and Network Accounts:
A Chicago-Kent email account is setup
for you. Your username will be your first initial
and last name, no punctuation or spaces (i.e. Jane
Student = jstudent) and your initial password will
be the last six digits of your Social Security Number,
no punctuation or spaces (i.e. 999999).
Remove
unnecessary files on Network
The Center for Law and Computers provides
access to the Network for Chicago-Kent students,
faculty, and staff in support of the educational
mission of the university. In recent months we have
noticed an increase in the amount of personal storage
space being consumed on our network. As we continue
to maintain and scan the network drives we are noticing
numerous occurrences of non-educational types of
materials (i.e., MP3, .wav, .mov, .avi). We understand
that there are occasions when storing these types
of files on the network for educational use is legitimate.
As you may well be aware, the recent
court decisions potentially makes us liable if members
of our community engage in infringing activity.
As a reminder to all students, a portion of the
IIT Computer Use Policy states, "Network users
must abide by the terms of all software licensing
agreements and copyright laws, and may not make
copies of or make available on the network copyrighted
material, unless permitted by a license. Network
users must not perform acts which are deliberately
wasteful of computing resources or which unfairly
monopolize resources to the exclusion of others..."
The complete Computer User Policy can be found at:
http://cns.iit.edu/html/policies/PCompUse.html
When you save and store large music,
image, video, or other types of non-educational
related material on the network it increases the
time it takes for system backups and virus scanning;
the large downloads also consume unnecessary bandwidth.
Please be considerate of your colleagues and remove
or transfer to your laptop ALL files in violation.
If files are not removed, the Center for Law and
Computers is authorized by the administration to
permanently remove them for you.
We ask that you purge all unnecessary
messages and files as often as possible from your
network and email accounts to help us preserve space
on the C-K server. As a reminder, in Outlook mail,
you must delete messages from your "Deleted
Messages" folder for them to be permanently
removed from the mail server. It is also a good
maintenance procedure to delete any unneeded messages
in the "Sent" folder.
Changing
Your Password:
To select a new password:
Access Webmail
(http://webmail.kentlaw.edu)
from your Internet browser, (i.e. Internet Explorer)
Select the option CHANGE
PASSWORD
When prompted, enter your username,
password and desired new password when successfully
completed, you will receive the message PASSWORD
SUCCESSFULLY CHANGED
Your new password takes effect immediately
and will give you access to your email account and
network files.
Password
Security:
Password protection is one of the
most important principles of network and e-mail
security. Chicago-Kent College of Law provides access
to network and electronic mail resources to its
students, faculty, and staff, in support of the
University's mission of teaching, research, and
public service. Passwords are assigned for access
to both of these resources to authenticate a user's
identity, to protect network users, and to provide
security.
New passwords will be provided, and
existing passwords will be reset, only when the
identity of the requester can be clearly established.
- Under no circumstances will new or existing
passwords be revealed by telephone.
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The Center for Law and Computers
staff will be pleased to handle requests made
in one of the following ways:
1. Requests may be made in person
at the Help Desk, Room 540. Photo identification
is required.
2. Requests may be faxed to
Center for Law and Computers at (312) 906-
5165. The fax must include photo identification
and signature.
If you have questions or need additional
assistance, please contact the Help Desk at (312)
906-5300
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CLC
Main Office (Help Desk): Room 540
Technical Support Help
Desk Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (312)
906-5300
Fax: (312) 906-5165
Obtaining
Microsoft Office 2000/2002 Professional Edition and
FrontPage:
The Center for Law and Computers
has MS Office 2000/2002 Professional Edition and
FrontPage available for purchase at a discounted
educational use rate. The disks can be purchased
at the Help Desk in Room 540. Each student is
allowed to purchase only one copy
for the price of $25.50. Please bring your student
or other photo ID with you to purchase a set.
Printing
on KENTNET
The Center for Law and Computers
has implemented print accounting software which
allows you to:
1. Send print jobs to queue --
This feature allows you to send print jobs to
the print station at the front of each lab where
they are held in queue until you release them.
In addition, you are able to send multiple print
jobs to the queue and they are held until you
release them at the print station.
2. You are able to check the balance
of your print account -- This feature allows
you to look at the number of copies you have
remaining for the term (note: each student is
allotted 400 pages per semester; additional
pages beyond the 400 are billed at $.05 per
page)
Your 400 page limit is reset at
the beginning of each semester.
PRINTING
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Make sure you have sent
your print job to the print station by confirming
that your username is shown in the Select
Print job username dialogue box.
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Double click your username
with the mouse to bring up network password
entry box.
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Enter your NETWORK PASSWORD.
Highlight job(s) to print and click the
PRINT button on the top left of the program
window.
The
release station will release all print jobs
sent under your username. When your print jobs
are listed you have the opportunity to delete
them before actually sending them to print.
NOTES:
- The printer may take a few minutes to
warm up if not recently used.
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You can check your page
balance at the workstation you are logged
on to by double clicking on the dollar sign
icon ( $ ) on the bottom right of
your screen.
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After clicking this icon
you will see a balance screen.
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If the printer says toner
low and the "READY" button is
not lit, push the "GO" button
so it is lit to continue to print. E-mail
helpdesk ONLY when your print job becomes
faded. You will be credited for any pages
printed light due to low toner.
If you have
questions, please email HELPDESK@kentlaw.edu
or call 906-5300.
The principle printers in the
KENTNET system are Hewlett-Packard LaserJet
8000N Printers. There is one printer in each
lab 700, 760 and 900 that is set up as the default
printer when you sign on in that lab.
Individual Student Printing
Accounts:
Each student receives 400 pages
of printing per semester. Any printing past
400 pages will be charged to your student printing
account at .05 per page. You must settle your
student account with the Bursar's Office
before receiving your 400 page allotment
for the following semester. Students with outstanding
balances will have their Kentnet accounts deactivated
until the balance is paid. Graduating students
with a delinquent printing balance will not
receive their diplomas until the accounts are
paid in full.
If you print work for a faculty
member, you must print out a detailed balance
and have the faculty member sign for their pages.
Present the signed balance sheet to the Help
Desk in the Center for Law and Computers (Room
540). Your print account will be credited accordingly.
Print jobs that are sent to the
Document Center printer (9th floor-library)
require payment when picked up.
Please report any problems with
printers or printing to the Help Desk by Email:
helpdesk@kentlaw.edu
or in house phone number 6-5300.
Virus
Scanning Instructions
It Is Critical to Update
Your Virus Detection Software Regularly:
As always, it is a good idea to
update the virus protection software on your
personal computer periodically to catch any
new viruses lurking out there in cyber world
Since we have a volume license to McAfee
Virus Scan, each student, faculty and staff
should have a copy of this software on his/her
computer. (It is free to C-K students so...No
excuse not to have it!)
The Center for Law and Computers
takes a proactive stance in trying to eradicate
viruses by cleaning them as they come through
our servers, we cannot protect each individual
PC. We are asking that you also be proactive
to ensure that your PC does not become infected.
Because there are new virus outbreaks
DAILY, we want to stress the importance of having
the latest virus protection software and updated
virus definition (.DAT) files. We'd also like
to remind you that regular virus scans of all
drives (weekly, if possible) are necessary in
order to detect and clean any viruses so they
are not sent to friends and/or colleagues.
Chicago-Kent is licensed for and
supports McAfee Virus Scan from Network Associates.
According to information on their web site,
there are over 50,000+ viruses out there and
the potential for damage is continuous. We here
at the Center for Law and Computers want to
make sure you have the best possible protection
for your PC. Please follow the manual instructions
below to install the latest virus definition
updates (.DAT files) for your McAfee software.
Manual
Instructions:
FIRST:
Check to see that you have a recent version
of the virus scanning software on your computer.
NOTE: For
Windows XP and 2000 users only
You can do this by clicking on
the small blue and red "VShield " icon
in the lower right corner of your screen with
the right mouse button. When you do, a small
menu will pop up. Select the "About VirusScan
Enterprise" choice in this menu by clicking
on it once with the left mouse button.
After clicking "About VirusScan Enterprise" you
will get a box that displays several numbers.
There are two important numbers that you should
be concerned with. The first number is in boldface
and located next to the phrase “VirusScan Enterprise" toward
the top. This number tells you what version
of the Virus Scan product or "engine" you
are running. You should be running some version
of 7.x for windows xp professional and windows
2000. The second number you should be concerned
with in the "About VirusScan Enterprise" box
is the number next to the phrase "Virus
definitions." The
last four digits of this number tell you the
version of the ".DAT" you are running.
As an example, the picture below is from a
PC that is running version 7.1.0 of the Virus
Scan product and version 4281 of the virus
definitions (.DAT files).
NOTE: For
Windows 98 and ME users only
You can do this by clicking on
the small blue and red "VShield" icon
in the lower right corner of your screen with
the right mouse button. When you do, a small
menu will pop up. Select the "About" choice
in this menu by clicking on it once with
the left mouse button.
After clicking "About" you will get
a box that displays several numbers. There are
two important numbers that you should be concerned
with. The first number is in boldface and located
next to the phrase "McAfee Virus Scan"
toward the top of the box's gray area. This
number tells you what version of the Virus Scan
product or "engine" you are running.
You should be running some version of 4.x. Any
version of 3.x is too old and should be updated
to a later version, please call the Help Desk
to schedule an update. The second number you
should be concerned with in the "About"
box is the number next to the phrase "Virus
definitions." The last four digits of this
number tell you the version of the ".DAT"
you are running. As an example, the picture
below is from a PC that is running version 4.5.1
of the Virus Scan product (engine) and version
4250 of the virus definitions (.DAT files).
SECOND:
Install the latest virus definition updates
on your computer.
Warning
These procedures
may force a reboot of your computer. In order
to avoid loss of data, close all programs except
Outlook before completing any of the following
steps.
While signed on to the C-K network,
run the update with the following three steps:
-
Find the icon called "virus
updates" on your desktop
- Double click the icon a box will appear
as seen below
- Click on "Run" in the Start
Menu
- Click on the Windows "Start Menu"
in the lower left hand side of your screen.
- Click on "Run" in the Start
Menu.
- In the space next to the word "Open:"
enter the following text,
P:\Virus\Network\SDAT-Latest.lnk
(that's a lower case "l"
n k not an upper case "I" n k)
OR
- While signed on to the C-K network, run
the update with the following three steps:
- Double Click on the folder named VirusUpdates
located on your Desktop.
- Double Click on the file sdatXXXX.exe.
Where XXXX is the number of the dat file.
Once the "SuperDat"
update program starts, click on "Next."
You may be prompted to restart
your computer.
THIRD:
Run a virus scan on your PC.
- Click on the "Start Menu" button.
- Click on "Programs.
- Click on "Network Associates"
or " McAfee Virus Scan."
- Drop down to "Virus Scan.
- A window will open that gives you options
to run a virus scan on your drives.
- Click on "Where & What"
tab.
- Make sure "Include subfolders"
box is checked and click the radio button
next to "All files."
- Click on "Action" tab.
- Click on down arrow and select "Clean
infected files automatically.
- Click "Scan now."
This will begin the scanning process.
It will check all the files on the drive you
designated. It may take a few minutes to several
hours depending on the speed of your computer
and the number of files you have. Your patience
will pay off, remember you will be preventing
problems in the future.
Note: The above procedures can
be used in the future to update your .DAT files.
A great source for additional
information about viruses is the Network Associates
site:
http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp
As always, if you have questions
or need additional assistance, please feel free
to contact the help desk at (312) 906-5300.
Email
Stations:
The Email stations located throughout
the building are intended to allow students
convenient and quick access to Email and the
Record. Please be considerate to your fellow
students when using these stations. If you want
to compose many or long messages, or browse
the Internet at length, please use one of the
3 computer labs in the library. Thank you for
your cooperation.
Computer
Labs
Lab 900 is on the ninth floor
of the library at the west end of the building
and has 12 computers. Turn left when you enter
the library through the ninth floor entrance.
The printer for the ninth floor lab is in Room
986, in the corner of the area.
Lab 700, the large, glass-walled
room on the seventh floor of the library, is
the largest lab, with 30 computers. This lab
is sometimes used for larger research classes
and it is always used for exams. LEXIS-NEXIS
and WESTLAW representatives conduct office hours
in Lab 700. The schedule of their office hours
will be posted weekly in the Record. They can
help you with online research questions.
Lab 760, also on the seventh floor
of the library, is equipped with 20 computers.
It is often used for research classes.
From time to time, the law school
schedules classes or exams in the labs. When
this occurs, a sign will be posted outside the
door of the lab. Please be considerate and use
one of the other labs during these scheduled
activities.
If you have any problems getting
onto KENTNET from any computer, call the CLC
at extension 6-5300 from any black house phone
located between the public telephones on every
floor.
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