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A note about the NOJava schedules: The patch schedules whose names contain the phrase NOJava exclude any Java Runtime Engine (JRE) updates, because a few third-party applications run correctly only when their preferred version of Java is not changed. Only if you have such an application should you choose a NOJava schedule, and in those cases, you can enhance your computer security by disabling Java in Web browsers: Look for a Java Control Panel with a Security tab and a setting titled "Enabled Java content in the browser" that you can uncheck. If doing this causes the application Web site to fail, just reverse your actions.

How do I tell if my machine is on a patching schedule?

  1. Visit the KBOX user portal in your web browser
  2. Log in with your Carleton username and password
  3. Click the My Computer tab
  4. Scroll down the page to the Activities section
  5. Click on the Labels link
  6. If you have a Label beginning with PatchSelf, your machine is on a patching schedule
    1. Note: If you have a VM, multiple Operating Systems, or multiple computers, you'll need to repeat this process from each VM/OS/computer

How do I join a KBOX patching schedule?

  1. Visit the KBOX user portal in your web browser
  2. Log in with your Carleton username and password
  3. Click the Software Library tab
  4. In the Search field, type Patch and click Search, or scroll down the page until you see the entries beginning with Patch Schedule: 
  5. Click on the desired Patch Schedule. (If the Patch Schedule you want does not appear in the list, contact the ITS HelpDesk x5999.)
  6. Read the Installation Instructions and click Install Now
    1. Note: If you have a VM, multiple Operating Systems, or multiple computers, you'll need to repeat this process from each VM/OS/computer

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