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- Remove if not needed, especially if obsolete (dangerous if left).
- For example, in Fall'13, version 6 would be asking for trouble!
- If required, either install managed Java, or stand-alone Java. Known needs in Research:
- SciFinder Scholar; the "fat" version needs it.
- Some instrument machines.
These software applications are installed and updated through ChemIT's Active Directory (AD) group policy.
- WebEx
- Java (see below)
By default these applications are not installed on ChemIT's Windows image. They are only installed (via group policy) on request.
Key: These are maintained by ChemIT's group policy. Therefore, do not try to update them by hand!
Remove
- Obsolete Java
- Note: Remove //any// Java unless there is a need for Java for a business application. In which case we push the current version to the computer (see "Java", above)
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- Check OS updates
- Don't inadvertently upgrade the OS, though!
- Firefox browser (under "About Firefox") --> Updates automatically without prompts
- To switch to ESR version:
- Browser plug ins (Silverlight, flash, etc.)
- Microsoft Office
- And possibly other software
- Acrobat, full version. (N.B. Almost no reason to have the read-only Acrobat installed (much less updated) since Mac OS comes with competent PDF reader, Preview.)
- If Java installed, use Jave Control Panel, available through the Java control panel in System Preferences (opens in a separate window).