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Support for Windows 7 ending

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Please be advised that Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 7 in January 2020.   All CSUCI computers should be running current operating systems for the best user experience and improved security.   Windows 10 Enterprise is the recommended operating system for PC users.  Though it is not yet required to upgrade, users may log a Solution Center request to do so.   The Information Technology Consultant (ITC) assigned to your area can provide advice and guidance on upgrading.


Software upgrades in teaching spaces, Summer 2018

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We are pleased to announce that instructor and student workstations in our computer labs and classrooms will be upgraded to Windows 10 and Office 2016 over the summer!

With this change may come the need for instructors to update course syllabus or digital files to reference and be compatible with Windows 10 and Office 2016.  T&I will do phased upgrades in all teaching spaces on a weekly basis after commencement 2018.

Related to this, please know that it is always preferred for T&I to have as much notice as possible about other software needed for teaching in the labs.  If you anticipate needing software in a computer lab or classroom that is not currently provided please contact User Services Manager, Dawn Canfield (x2643) to discuss.  T&I’s deadline to request software for the Fall semester is July 16, 2018.  Requests that can be accommodated will be included in the Fall 2018 standard configuration.  Computers may not be reconfigured again until the Winter 2018 break period.

Microsoft Office now free for CI students & employees

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We're pleased to announce that CI has begun providing Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus for all faculty, staff and students at no cost via the Microsoft Campus Advantage program. 


This agreement between CI and Microsoft allows us to provide current CI students, faculty, and staff with the latest full version of Microsoft Office on their home computers. Included in the Office 365 Pro Plus offering is a 1TB OneDrive for personal file storage needs. 

To get the software and begin using Office 365, you'll need to register yourself via the Office365 Portal provided by Microsoft. Start by using the link below

Because Microsoft's software is provided directly to you for your home computer or device, support for this product will be provided directly from Microsoft. While the T&C Help Desk can answer general questions, they cannot assist you with the configuration of your personally-owned computer or device.  CI does provide free self-paced, video-based training on Microsoft Office for CI students & employees through Lynda.com. 

Also, please note that it is not appropriate to store confidential university data in Microsoft OneDrive. 

Have further questions? Please contact the T&C Help Desk at helpdesk@csuci.edu or call 805-437-8852.