Difference between revisions of "Windows Vista"
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Because Windows Vista poses more security risks than other operating systems, such as [[Mac OS X]] or [[Linux]], [[GTS|Technology Services]] requires Windows machines connected to the 鶹Ƶ network to meet the following basic requirements: | Because Windows Vista poses more security risks than other operating systems, such as [[Mac OS X]] or [[Linux]], [[GTS|Technology Services]] requires Windows machines connected to the 鶹Ƶ network to meet the following basic requirements: | ||
# Your computer must have the most recent [[Windows_Update|Windows updates]]. | # Your computer must have the most recent [[Windows_Update|Windows updates]]. | ||
| − | # Your computer must have [[Symantec_AntiVirus|Symantec Anti-Virus]] installed and have [[Symantec_AntiVirus#Update_Symantec_Antivirus|updated virus definitions]] | + | # Your computer must have [[Symantec_AntiVirus|Symantec Anti-Virus]] installed and have [[Symantec_AntiVirus#Update_Symantec_Antivirus|updated virus definitions]]. |
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 1 December 2009
Windows Vista is an operating system made by Microsoft Corporation. It was first released publicly in January, 2007 and is the successor to Windows XP. has a which contains additional general information about the operating system.
Connecting to the network
Because Windows Vista poses more security risks than other operating systems, such as Mac OS X or Linux, Technology Services requires Windows machines connected to the 鶹Ƶ network to meet the following basic requirements:
- Your computer must have the most recent Windows updates.
- Your computer must have Symantec Anti-Virus installed and have updated virus definitions.