How to change a UCD computer’s settings so you can use it

Last Updated: 25/11/08

If you are new to UCD, you may have been given a computer that was previously used by someone else. If so, please follow the instructions below to change the computer’s settings so that it can now be used by you.

Step 1

Make sure you have a UCD network account.

Without this account you cannot access your UCD email or any other networked services.

Find out how to get a UCD network account.

Step 1

Before you use the UCD network, you must read and accept the conditions of our Acceptable Use Policy.

Read the Acceptable Use Policy.

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Step 5

Change the ‘administrator’ password for the computer to one of your selection.

The ‘administrator’ password is a password that gives full access to the settings of the computer.

Note: There may already be an administrator password on the computer from its previous user.

You may not be able to set a new password, without the old password.

Call the IT Services Helpdesk for help changing or setting an administrator password.

Tel ext. 2700.

Step 6

Download and install Sophos Anti-Virus. Find out how to download Sophos Anti-Virus.

Step 7

Set your computer to automatically install security patches.

Follow these instructions to install security patches

Step 8

As email security risks that can be prevented by following a few simple guidelines.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to secure your email.