Do I need to prepare my computer before bringing it to NMH?

Submitted by plindale on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 2:22pm

NMH will automatically scan your computer during registration for certain vulnerabilities before being allowed to connect to the NMH network. You are required to have active and updated anti-virus protection software installed. Usually problems can be avoided if your computer has all the necessary critical updates installed:

For Windows PC's, go you http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install Critical Updates.
For Apple Macintosh computers, select 'Software Update...' from the Apple Menu.

For longer term computer health and for better support, you will need functioning and up to date Virus Protection Software as well as the restore CD's provided by your manufacturer. Some computers do not come with Restore CD's, but will allow you to create them during your initial set-up. We encourage you to do this.

NMH finds that 'Security Suite' software (software that includes a firewall, 'zone' protection and anti-virus software all-in-one) will often conflict with our network services and can make connections difficult. 'Security Suite' should be disabled or uninstalled. Built-in OS (Operating System) firewalls and basic Virus Protection software are adequate.