Computer Maintenance

LCD has become the preferred type of computer monitor for desktop computers, and all laptops have an LCD screen. This help guide will teach you how to best care for it.

If you have any questions please contact the Help Desk at 651.690.6402, or helpdesk@stkate.edu

Microsoft regularly releases updates to their software - including Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Microsoft Office. This happens on the second Tuesday of every month, but updates maybe released earlier if there is a specific threat requiring emergency updates.

The default computer's settings are automatic, Daily at 3 AM., but the schedule can changed or manual checking may be used. To see your settings goto the Control Panel and Click on Windows Updates.

University owned computers are set to Automatic Update, Daily at 11 PM.

If you have any questions please contact the Help Deskhelpdesk@stkate.edu or 651.690.6402

This document shows you how to uninstall software in Windows XP. The screen shots in this document are based on unistalling anti-virus software before installing McAfee anti-virus, but it is the same procedure that you would use for removing any other software, including CISCO CLEAN ACCESS.

You cannot just delete software,you have to uninstall it through the Add/Remove Programs applet in Windows Control Panel.

If you have any questions please contact the Help Desk at 651.690.6402, or helpdesk@stkate.edu