Computing Hardware and Software

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Contents 1 Description 2 Information about Computing Hardware/Software 3 Computing Hardware/Software Guides 4 FAQ about Computing Hardware/Software

Description

MCLA offers various services to its community to aid in computing. Through a special license agreement with Microsoft, MCLA now offers Microsoft software to all faculty, staff and students. Antivirus software is also provided at no charge to the campus community. Other offerings include a discount laptop which is provided as part of MCLA's Laptop Initiative program. Owners of this program laptop are entitled to full on-site repair services through the MCLA Computer HelpDesk.

Information about Computing Hardware/Software

• MCLA's Laptop Initiative - How to purchase the Laptop Initiative program laptop.
• E-Academy - Recieve Microsoft products for almost no cost.
• Laptop Battery Recalls - Check to see if your battery has been recalled
• Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements - Minimum laptop requirements for MCLA students.
• Sophos Anti-Virus - Free Anti-Virus software for the MCLA campus community.
• Microsoft Office 2007 - Upgrade information and training guides.
• Core Supported Software Guidelines - official list of MCLA supported software.

Computing Hardware/Software Guides

• Installing Sophos Anti-Virus
• Receiving Microsoft products through MCLA
• Searching for help with Microsoft Office
• Installing the Compatiblity Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
• Purchasing the Dell/MCLA program laptop
• What to do if your program laptop breaks
• FAQ about the Laptop Program

FAQ about Computing Hardware/Software

• My computer's software is completely beyond repair! How do I reformat and reinstall Windows?
• No matter what I do, my Sophos Antivirus icon looks has a red "X" over it and when I hover my mouse over it a box pops-up that reads "Update has failed"
• How do I resolve error "You do not have sufficient privileges to run the Sophos Anti-Virus main application..."?
• What kinds of wireless networks can I connect to with my Dell D610/D620 laptop?
• My computer came bundled with a network cable, but it doesn't fit the wiring in my house.
• A part of my Dell laptop broke! What do I do?
• How do I configure my laptop for the MCLANET wireless network?
• How do I configure my laptop for 802.11a wireless?