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==How to Configure Your Personal Computer== | ==How to Configure Your Personal Computer== | ||
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#Download [http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/wsus/wsus.reg wsus.reg]. | #Download [http://www.wolftech.ncsu.edu/wsus/wsus.reg wsus.reg]. | ||
| − | #Double click on wsus.reg. You should see the | + | #Double click on wsus.reg. |
| + | #When prompted if you are sure you want to add the information to the registry, click Yes. You should see a confirmation that the information was successfully entered into the registry. | ||
#Click OK. | #Click OK. | ||
#Reboot | #Reboot | ||
Revision as of 10:13, 31 May 2006
WolfTech's WSUS server provides a convenient way to automatically keep your computer up-to-date with the latest software updates from Microsoft. The prompt installation of security updates is critical to the security of the NC State University Network.
Usage Policy
- University-Owned Computers - All University-owned computers are automatically configured to use WSUS to install updates.
- Personal Machines - All personal machines used on the NC State University Network are required to be [#blah manually configured] to use WSUS.
- Home Machines - NCSU faculty and staff are encouraged to [#blah manually configure] their home computers to use WSUS.
Client Support
WSUS supports the following client operating systems:
- Windows 2000 SP3 or later
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
Earlier operating systems, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME are not supported. Non-Windows operating systems are not supported.
How to Configure Your Personal Computer
NOTE: You must have local administrative rights on the computer.
- Download wsus.reg.
- Double click on wsus.reg.
- When prompted if you are sure you want to add the information to the registry, click Yes. You should see a confirmation that the information was successfully entered into the registry.
- Click OK.
- Reboot