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ISG FAQ - Home Computer Information
Does the Institute provide anti-virus software for home use?
How do I install the latest patches for my Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7 home computer?
What system requirements do you recommend for my personal laptop?
Yes. Anti-virus software can be downloaded at the link below. You will need to select your Operating System and GT affiliation (faculty, staff or student).
For PC users, you will look for the following:
VirusScan Enterprise 7.0.0 (the number will change with newer versions)
For Mac users, you will look for the following:
Virex 7.2 (the number will change with newer versions)
For Linux users, you will look for the following:
VirusScan 4.24 (the number will change with newer versions)
After you make your selection, you will have to supply your gtID# and password in order to complete the software download.
Link to more information: https://software.oit.gatech.edu/request.php
There are several ways to update your Windows 2000/XP computer at home.
Use the Windows update icon from your start menu. Click the 'Start' button in the lower left corner of the screen
Find the 'Windows Update' icon in the menu listing
A browser window will launch and may ask if you want to install a patch management application
You will need to click 'Yes' on this. (you will only need to do this once).
The screen will be divided into two sections. (left section with several menu options and a main section)
In the main section click on 'Scan for updates'
After it scans the menu options on the left will show if you have any 'Critical Updates and Service Packs' that need to be installed.
If there are Critical Updates and Service Packs that have not been installed, Click on that Selection in the menu and it will show these items in the main window.
Select the items you would like to install by clicking on add.
When you have selected all of the items you would like to install click the 'review and install updates link at the top of the main area of the page.
A listing will appear with all of the items you selected. If you would like to install these items then click on Install Now
On Windows 7 and Vista machines after clicking on the Windows Update icon in the start menu a window will open showing any critical or optional updates that may be available.
After all of the Critical Updates and Service patches have been installed, you may be prompted to reboot.
Instead of using the windows upate icon in the start menu you can go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com (this will initiate the same steps as listed above).
For most students the system requirements detailed in the Student Computer Ownership Guide are adequate. The hardware configuration for the CEE Computer Labs and the Virtual Lab are capable of running any and all specialized software required during your studies.
If you plan to run the student version of AutoCAD on your personal laptop please refer to Autodesk's website for the system requirements for this product suite. When checking your system requirements please take a moment to ensure that your video card is certified to work with AutoCAD. You can find a list of video cards on Autodesk's Certified Hardware Page.
