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October Monthly Computer Updates
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The monthly Windows computer updates are now available in Software Center.
Monthly Mac and Windows updates will automatically install on October 26.
Note: If you are experiencing issues with Microsoft Teams, the Snippit tools, or the Calculator on a Windows computer? Please install the October monthly update using Software Center and perform a restart once complete. This should resolve those issues.
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What Windows Updates are Available this Month? |
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- Windows Operating System (OS)
- Microsoft Office Updates
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR
- Adobe Acrobat and Reader
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- Git for Windows
- Notepad++
- VLC Media Player
- Zoom Workplace and Outlook Plugin
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What Mac Updates will be Installed this Month? |
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- Google Chrome
- Mendeley Reference Manager
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
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| - VLC Media Player
- Zoom
- Zotero
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The updates listed above are available for computers with the installed software.
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Windows Updates Available via Software Center
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| Windows and Mac Updates will Install Automatically
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- Updates will be installed on all computers between 10:00pm and 5:00am if they have not already been installed.
- Computers may restart, possibly multiple times, to complete the update process.
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Monthly updates may require your computer to restart, possibly multiple times.
Please save all in-progress work prior to updating.
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Please leave your computer on in the evening to allow updates to occur.
- If a computer has been shut down the updates will be installed the next time it is turned on.
- All Faculty and Staff with WashU IT managed computers will receive these updates.
- Windows computers can automatically install updates by setting up your business hours.
See the Software Center section of the Software for Faculty and Staff page for more details.
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Stay In Sync is WashU's effort to ensure computers receive all necessary updates, keeping WashU secure and minimizing potential service interruptions.
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| Computers used daily at a WashU Location
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- No additional steps required.
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Computers used daily at a Remote Location
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Computers used occasionally
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Turn these computers on at least once a month.
- Connect these computers to a WashU network, using VPN if off campus.
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Have questions? Email or call us.
For urgent issues, please call us at 314-933-3333.
We appreciate your patience as we enhance our services.
Visit the WashU IT Status Page for the current status & planned maintenance of IT services.
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To be the trusted, strategic technology partner enabling the university’s mission by delivering secure, innovative, and information-rich solutions.
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