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What Needs to be Updated? Microsoft Windows operating system Anti-virus and anti-malware software Printer drivers Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Windows Updates Microsoft provides updates for Windows OS software and Windows-based hardware, usually on second Tuesday each month (“Patch Tuesday”) Resolves known issues and protects against known security threats Updates required software such as: Microsoft .net framework (latest version) Printer drivers Wireless network card drivers Updates should be installed to a computer before adding the computer to any network 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Windows Updates Tips Tax-Aide images include Windows updates through the date of the image; additional updating will be necessary Computers not used for many months will require lots of time to update – re-image to save time Automatic Windows updates should be enabled for all Important updates – these will download in background and be installed when computer is shut down Run Windows Update manually if desired to download and install Optional updates 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) Simple to install, Easy to use, Recommended for all Win 7 computers used in Tax-Aide Pre-loaded on the Tax-Aide Windows 7 images Frequently updated to ensure that your PC is protected by the latest technology…download the latest version for personal or loaned computers http://www.microsoft.com/security essentials/ See Detailed Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jtJyY4NMJ E *Your PC must have a genuine Windows license activated to install Microsoft Security Essentials 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Windows Defender For Windows 10 Replaces Microsoft Security Essentials on Win 8 and Win 10 systems Pre-loaded on the Tax-Aide Windows 10 images Operation is very similar to MSE 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Printer Drivers A brand new printer has drivers on a CD that are already over 1 year old Check for printer driver updates and download latest version (to flash drive) from manufacturer website prior to every Tax season See Printer Driver Downloads link in Favorites of Tax-Aide Image OR Print Drivers for Tax Aide Guide in One Support>Technology>Networking) HP LaserJet 1022 had issues with Windows 7 in 2012 - latest version resolved issue 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Adobe Reader Updates Adobe Reader is required by TWO and is included with Tax-Aide images Updates are usually issued on Patch Tuesday Some out-of-cycle updates when severe vulnerabilities are discovered Best to allow Adobe Reader to automatically install updates Updates occur in background, unobtrusive If not initially configured, change settings in Adobe Updater 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Adobe Flash Updates Adobe Flash is required to view the TaxSlayer help videos Installed as part of Tax-Aide Windows images for IE 11 Chrome browser has Flash built in and automatically updates it as part of browser 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Adobe Flash Updates – How To Internet Explorer: Flash updates must be performed manually (except for Win 8 and 10 machines). Go to this page to check Flash version and access updates: https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html Google Chrome & Windows Edge: Flash is built into these browsers and automatically updated when Chrome & Edge updates are distributed, but users can also use site above to check version and manually install updates if desired 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Computer Security Info Krebs on Security Blog http://krebsonsecurity.com/ An excellent source of information on software vulnerabilities and available updates 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

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Off-season Equipment Storage Districts are responsible for the adequate storage of their equipment. Some options: Distributed Storage - individual volunteers Centralized Volunteer Storage - by Site or District 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Off-season Equipment Storage Tips Remove toner cartridges from printers before storing Wrap tightly in black plastic, e.g., a garbage bag Temperature and humidity guidelines: See One Support document: Technology>Equipment>Equipment Purchasing, Repair, and Storage Avoid floodable floors, freezing/hot attics, bare cement, etc. Allow equipment to reach close to room temperature before powering on 2016 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

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