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Remove all unwanted
manufacturer’s OEM software and configurations.
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Remove all unwanted Microsoft
and other third party OEM software and configurations.
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Remove all unwanted auto-startup
software including all auto-update-online software.
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Install all necessary drivers
(those not included in OS).
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Install
OpenOffice (optional).
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Install Microsoft Office if
required.
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Install latest non-beta version
of Windows Media Player (links to v10 and v11 installers above).
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Install all other application
software as required.
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Internet Explorer update to
latest non-beta version (and execute “runonce” page if necessary).
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Microsoft Office Service Packs
as necessary.
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Microsoft Update for OS (to
score zero).
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Accept
MS Office EULA/adjust UI for all users (by running Word for first use)
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Adjust Word user interface for
full page width layout and visible standard toolbars
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Install antivirus software and
update (presently
AVG free).
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Install
Spybot S&D and update.
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Turn
off offline files sync (LAN wired desktops only)
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Install
Adobe Reader (including EULA acceptance).
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Install
Adobe Shockwave
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Install
Adobe Flash
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Install
Quick Time
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Install
Java updated to latest version.
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Install
Real Player Alternative.
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Remove MSN Explorer and Windows
Messenger.
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Turn off Windows firewall off
(schools only - check with LA).
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Install
Smartboard software and all associated
galleries (schools only)