Some A&S faculty perform computational operations which span long periods of time.
Occasionally, computer updates would interrupt these tasks.
Microsoft recently changed how they update Windows which effectively overrides the “no update” group. ITS is working on “deferred update” options and if this impacts your work, please contract the Help Desk for information. Basically, you may assume responsibility to “manage” the timing of the updates. Please comment with your thoughts and suggestions.
Every computer user may easily CONFIRM their backup status.
Check at your computer by launching the Code42 program. OR, check online (from anywhere) (great for multiple computers) at backup.baylor.edu:
This report is dependent upon the admin Bear_ID; if you have someone else administering some of your computers, they must confirm the status. (Please NEVER share your Bear_ID, among other bad things, this grants access to ALL your computer files on ALL computers.)
By the way, backup services are not just for catastrophic failure, use it to restore files accidentally deleted or overwritten, or when you need a previous version!
Another BTW: DUO helps secure your files from unauthorized access. DUO. Good.
Using the Help Desk solves problems, but just as important, it documents problems and provides accountability and transparency and a certain level of forensics should the issue return. Use the HelpDesk! If the issues is not fixed, contact them again!
Call: 4357 (HELP)
Email: helpdesk@baylor.edu
Online: http://www.baylor.edu/selfservice
Microsoft will cease support for Windows 7 on Jan 14. 2020. All systems remaining on campus will lose networking services on this date due to security issues.
All mainstream computers are expected to be replaced by this time.
Users with hardware or software constrains (systems requiring Windows 7) have two years to seek alternatives. Please plan accordingly – we are glad to assist.
The delivery delays are shortening after ITS hired two additional installers. The backlog is still large and with existing computer failures, move packets, et cetera … it feels like a three steps forward, one step backward world. If you are having computer issues, always report them to the Help Desk.
The Windows operating system used to remain stable for many years – XP seems like it was around for decades, Win 7 goes end-of-life in January 2020, and MSFT recently announced Windows 10 may have upgrades every 18 months.
While this process is seamless to most computer users, for those with sensitive software configurations or instruments controlled by a Windows 10 computer, these changes could disrupt services. For now, it just an FYI …
We recommend you order new and replacement computers in June – the earlier the better to beat the rush. The process from order to installation can take up to 8 weeks at peak times.