Standard Windows XP Configuration for Departmental Desktops

This document provides a links to software that is installed on each UT Arlington owned equipment used by a faculty or staff to accomplish routine administrative tasks such as email, web browsing, and word processing.

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Software Installations:

• OS - Microsoft Windows XP SP2
• Anti-Virus - Symantec AntiVirus 10 > Run Symantec LiveUpdate.
• Run Customized Windows Updates (uncheck IE 7 download)
• Run Office Updates
• Patch Management - Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
• Office - Microsoft Office 2003
• PDF Reader -Adobe Reader 8
• Telnet/TN3270 client - Hummingbird HostExplorer 2007

Final Steps setting up a Desktop/Laptop:

Reboot the machine and Log into the local machine with the special administrator username and password.

• Open Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View > select Show All... > minimize the window.

• Right-click on My Computer > Properties > Advanced > choose Settings under User Profiles > click on your NetID > click Copy To > click Browse under Copy Profiles To > go to C:\Documents and Settings\Default User > OK > click Change under the Permitted to Use > type in everyone > click Check Names > OK > OK.

• Reopen Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View > select Do Not Show Hidden Files and Folders.

• Add Machine to the UT Arlington Domain. These steps should complete the final configurations to allow users access to the machine.

Setup Laptop Auxiliary Networking Resources:

• Dial-Up

• Wireless

• Encrypted Wireless

• VPN

Optional Software:

• ONLY for clients who use DEFINE Secure Connection - OpenConnect Security Wrapper (OSW)
• Adobe Flash Player 9 - Adobe Flash Player Download Site
• Java Runtime Environment - Java Download Site
• Microsoft .NET Framework - Microsoft .NET