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Topic: Windows 7 Pilot Kickoff

Date: June 2010 - July 2010

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Activity Length: 8 weeks

Method: 1 one-and-a-half hour kickoff meeting and online interaction (additional meetings may be needed)

 

Background

Participation Requirements Systems Requirements

System Requirements
Communication/Support
Computer Installation
Key Differences

BACKGROUND

Receive a free upgrade to Windows 7 on your existing computer by participating in a two month long pilot group. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback that will shape plans for campus-wide implementation, anticipated in Fall 2010. The initial kickoff meeting will provide further details. Future meetings may be held as needed. Participants will be provided with support from IR staff throughout the pilot and will have the ability to share questions/comments with others in the group. Upgrades will take place after the initial meeting. For PC users only.

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PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Register for the Windows 7 Pilot Kickoff by visiting: Windows 7 Pilot Kickoff.

2. Provide details about your computer workstation by completing the following "Workstation Checklist."

3. Email the "Workstation Checklist" to irtraining@rowan.edu

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Pentium 4 2.0 GHz processor
2 GB Ram
80 GB hard drive

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COMMUNICATION/SUPPORT

Listserv: win7pilot@listmanager.rowan.edu
Webpage: http://listmanager.rowan.edu/sympa/info/win7pilot

Follow-up meeting(s) –
Thursday, July 1, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Memorial Hall Training Room A

IR Online Training Center: www.rowan.edu/irtraining > Training Resources > PC > Windows 7        Login: Rowan network username and password

CustomGuide Online Training: http://lms.customguide.com  > Windows 7
            Login: Select Forgot Password to have your password emailed to you.

Pilot Group Details: http://www.rowan.edu/toolbox/training/feedbackforum/
            Login: not applicable

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COMPUTER INSTALLATION

Computer installation will take up to one day to complete.  Please select the day that works best for you on the sign-in sheet.  This installation replaces Windows XP operating system with Windows 7 version.  When installation is complete, you will begin using the Windows 7 version exclusively. If you were unable to make it to the Pilot Group Kickoff, contact Marc Fleischner to schedule a time. He can be reached at: fleischner@rowan.edu

  • Move home directory (H:\ drive)
  • Reinstall specialized software (provide valid license and installation CDs)
  • Back-up files not saved to network (hard drive, desktop, etc.)

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KEY DIFFERENCES

New features:

  • Redesigned taskbar
  • Windows Aero (Peek, Shake, Snap)
  • Jump lists (file shortcuts)
  • Action Center (reduced pop-ups)
  • Libraries (virtual folders, view files from different locations on computer in one place)

File organization:
C:\Users\username\ is where your information is stored

Under this directory is the following:

  • My Documents (saves to your Home directory on the network, will sync locally on a laptop when you are not connected to the network)
  • Contacts
  • Desktop
  • Downloads
  • Favorites
  • My Music
  • My Pictures
  • My Videos

Banner compatibility:

  • Known incompatibility with web browser Internet Explorer 8, use Firefox 3.6x

Policy changes:

  • More restricted administrator access (not applicable for faculty) impacting ability to install non-Rowan resources/site-licensed software
  • Adjustment to global power settings (sleep mode after 15 minutes) to
    conserve energy
  • More robust firewall protection
  • Use of default web browser Firefox and multimedia player VLC

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