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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?
- Visit the KBOX user portal in your web browser
- Log in with your Carleton username and password
- Click the My Computer tab
- Scroll down the page to the Activities section
- Click on the Labels link
- If you have a Label beginning with PatchSelf, your machine is on a patching schedule
- 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?
- Visit the KBOX user portal in your web browser
- Log in with your Carleton username and password
- Click the Software Library tab
- In the Search field, type Patch and click Search, or scroll down the page until you see the entries beginning with Patch Schedule:
- Click on the desired Patch Schedule. (If the Patch Schedule you want does not appear in the list, contact the ITS HelpDesk x5999.)
- Read the Installation Instructions and click Install Now
- 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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