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Windows computers are configured to receive Microsoft updates from the WSUS server on campus. This server gets Windows operating system patches, as well as patches for Internet Explorer, Office, and other Windows applications from Microsoft. Windows computers check for new updates at least once a day, and they usually find new updates to apply about twice a month, soon after the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
2) McAfee VirusScan (Windows 7 only)
McAfee VirusScan software is set to automatically retrieve updates at least once a day, usually over the noon hour. Computers running Mac OS X get their updates from the McAfee servers. Windows computers check for updates and policies from the Carleton McAfee ePO server every 10 minutes.
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3) K1000 (KBOX) Patch Management
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The KBOX K1000 receives patches from Lumension , a security company. These patches are then delivered to campus computers. Patches in the KBOX K1000 are security related patches only. Feature related patches and upgrades are not available from KBOX from K1000 patch management. KBOX Patch K1000 Patch Management is covered in detail here.
Manual Updates Within Applications
Most applications on campus computers have automatic update checking turned offon. Users with the proper privileges can update their software manually, or re-enable Verify automatic update checking . The instructions for doing this vary by application; look for the application article here in Carlpedia, is enabled for Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Firefox, Google Chrome, Java, and Office for the Mac or contact the ITS HelpDesk (x5999).
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