File & Disk Management
Topics related to File and Storage Management when using our Windows File Server.
User Profiles
Profiles What is a "profile"? A Windows User Profile contains default desktop settings and any changes that the user chooses to make to those settings. Changes might include wallpaper, colors, desktop shortcuts, many application settings, and user-selected printers. At present, user profiles are stored separately from user files which makes users [...]
Windows Printing
Windows Printing If you are attempting to print from campus wifi or from off site, make sure that you are connected to one of our VPNs. You must add at least one printer before you can print. Easy Printer Install with Mobility Print For Tier 3 machines, it is [...]
Disk & Profile Quota
Each Maseeh College Windows account is allotted file-storage space. This space is called your "disk quota," and it resides on your N:\ drive. In this space is your "My Documents" folder, and your "Desktop" folder (shortcuts). In addition, there is a separate "Windows Profile" space. In this space your IE & Firefox bookmarks, favorites and [...]
Local Admin Accounts
Why You Should Avoid Using Your Local Admin Account The battle for identifying malicious software in a timely fashion is becoming a losing battle for the anti-virus/malware software vendors. New threats attack you through your web browser (in the form of compromised websites, even from reputable websites which may be inadvertently displaying an [...]
Passwords
Windows Account Password Requirements Keeping your password secret is your assurance that your account and its contents remain secure. Your password for your Windows account is case-insensitive and must adhere to the following requirements: Must be at least eight (8) characters long. May not contain anything that could be directly or indirectly associated with the [...]
Logging In
Logging In Press Ctrl-Alt-Del to get the login window. Type your username into the username field. Move to the password field by hitting the tab key or clicking in the box with the mouse pointer. Type your password into the password field. Click "OK" or press the Enter key The first time you [...]
Edit %PATH% Variable in Win 10
Edit %PATH% Variable in Win 10 The current version of Windows 10 installed in MCECS labs does not allow a user to edit their %PATH% environment variables through the graphical interface. Below is a command line work around that will allow you to add or remove items contained in your User %PATH% environment [...]
Windows Update Schedule
Windows Update Schedule Windows updates are scheduled as follows: Tier 1 and 2 lab systems and faculty desktops: Usual Microsoft Patch week software updates Microsoft's schedule for releasing patches is usually the second Tuesday of every month. This constitutes “patch week” for the CAT. Computer Lab systems Typically reboot for patches at 2am [...]
Supported Deployments
CAT Supported Tier 1 or 2 Supported Windows Deployments Deployment Type Details Standard Deployment Appropriate for Students, GA’s, RA’s and most Labs. Includes general applications such as MS Office, Matlab, Mathcad and Maple. Has managed Anti-Virus and regular Windows Updates. Also included are many productivity applications such as Adobe Reader, Chrome, Firefox and popular [...]