Software Update for WinXP

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Software Update for WinXP

This Installer contains the following patches and software:

Software & Patches Supported OS version Installation time Remarks

WinXP SP2 WinXP Professional (English version) 25 - 35 minutes reboot automatically

Post SP2 Patches and customization

tailored for the PolyU's environment WinXP Professional (English version) 5 minutes

reboot automatically

Novell Client32 4.9 SP2 WinXP Professional (English version) 5 - 10 minutes reboot automatically

McAfee 8.0i WinXP Professional (English version) 5 - 10 minutes *see remark below GroupWise 6.52 WinXP Professional (English version) 5 - 10 minutes *see remark below Winzip 9.0 SR1 WinXP Professional (English version) 5 minutes *see remark below Oracle 9i client WinXP Professional (PolyU Admin. users) 15 - 20 minutes *see remark below

PolyU staff members may install the above software and patches according to their needs. However, as all these

software and patches will improve the security and performance of your system, you are highly recommended to

install all these patches and software.

If you encounter any difficulties in using the Installer, please contact the ITS Help Centre at 2766 5900.

* In some circumstances, users may need to logout and logon again in order to resume the network settings.

Pre-requisites

- Backup your data

- Close all open applications and files

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For WinXP Professional (English version)

- Reserve at least 1GB of free hard disk space for full installation

- Network connection is required

- For notebook computers, AC power must be connected during the SP2 installation

- Novell client 32 for Windows XP must be installed

- Drive F: and G: must be assigned for Novell use

- The WInXP SP2, Post-SP2 Patches and Novell Client 32 installation will reboot automatically

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SP2 Patch and Post-SP2 Patches

( reboot automatically ) (Installation steps | Additional WinXP patches installed | Customization made to SP2 ) - This installation is for WinXP (English version)

- DO NOT shut down or interrupt the machine during the SP2 installation

- For notebook computers, AC power must be connected during the installation

- Takes about 40 minutes and 1GB of free hard disk space and 256MB memory

- Close all open files

-

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our machine will reboot automatically after the process has been completed

Installation procedures

Click on the Software Update for WinXP icon on the desktop to start the installer program.

ClickSP2 Upgrade for WinXP to start the installation. The installation may take 30 to 45 mins and Do NOT shut down or interrupt the machine during the installation.

For Windows XP Professional (English version) machine, press

y

then <Enter> to proceed. Otherwise press n then <Enter> to quit.

If the drive letter F: and G: are being used in your PC, the Installer will prompt you to select a drive letter to change and the following screen will be displayed (otherwise, skip to the next step):

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Enter a new drive letter to proceed to the next step. You may refer to the "Restore drive letter" section at the end of this document if you want to restore your current drive after the installation.

The following screens will be displayed:

The PC will reboot automatically after the process has been completed.

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After reboot of the machine, click on the Software Update for WinXP icon on the desktop to start the installer program again to proceed to the Post-SP2 patches installation.

Install Post-SP2 Patches

- Close all open files

- Your machine will reboot automatically after the process has been completed

ClickPost SP2 Patch and the installation will start automatically. The followings screens will be displayed:

y

then <Enter> to proceed. Otherwise press n then <Enter> to quit. The following screens will be displayed and the PC will reboot automatically after the process has been completed.

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After the PC is restarted, click on the Software Update for WinXP icon on the desktop to start the installer program again for further software installation.

Additional WinXP patches installed

Malicious Software Removal tool (KB890830)

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3, English Version

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP SP2 (KB834707) Critical Update for Office XP on Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB885884) Critical Update for Windows XP (KB886185)

Security Update for Windows XP (KB873339) Security Update for Windows XP (KB885835) Security Update for Windows XP (KB885836) Security Update for Windows XP (KB890175) Security Update Microsoft Virtual Machine (Microsoft VM) Customization made to SP2

- the file sharing feature is turned off by default - firewall is turned on by default

- the IE security settings option automatic prompting for file downloads is set to enabled

- the Windows update option is configured to automatically download and update at 10:00am everyday. - if you have opened some special firewall ports for your machine, you may need to configure the same open ports on your machine after SP2 is installed

-pop-up blocker for IE is enabled by default

firewall exceptions programs added

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File Transfer Program c:\windows\system32\ftp.exe KEA! 420 (admin application users only ) c:\kea50\keavt.exe

NDPS RPM & Notification Listener c:\windows\system32\dpmw32.exe GroupWise c:\novell\groupwise\grpwise.exe GroupWise Address Book c:\novell\groupwise\addrbook.exe GroupWise Notify c:\novell\groupwise\notify.exe pop-up blocker exceptions websites added

www.polyu.edu.hk www10.polyu.edu.hk www15.polyu.edu.hk www18.polyu.edu.hk www18lb.polyu.edu.hk www19.polyu.edu.hk www20.polyu.edu.hk www21.polyu.edu.hk lxspan1.polyu.edu.hk lxspan2.polyu.edu.hk webct2.polyu.edu.hk webct3.polyu.edu.hk webctarc.polyu.edu.hk

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Novell Client32 4.9 SP2 for Windows XP

( reboot automatically )

- Takes about 5 - 10 minutes and 100MB hard disk space

- If you have upgraded your machine with Windows XP SP2, you need to install the Novell Client32 SP2 as well

- Close all open files

- Your machine must reboot after the process has been completed Installation procedures

ClickNovell Client 4.9 SP2 Upgade to start the installation.

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For Windows XP (English version) machine, press

y

The followings screens will be displayed:

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ClickOKto proceed to the next step

ClickInstall/Upgrade to proceed to the next step

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ClickReboot to restart the machine.

McAfee 8.0i

- Takes about 5 - 10 minutes

- At least 100MB hard disk space and 256MB memory

- Configured for automatic update of virus signature file daily (between 11:45am to 12:45noon)

- Configured for automatic scan all local hard disks at 12:45noon every Friday

Installation procedures

ClickMcAfee 8.0i Enterprise and the following screen will be displayed:

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Once the installation is completed, all the installation windows will be closed and you may go back to the Installer to install other software.

Groupwise 6.52

- Takes about 5 - 10 minutes and 100MB Installation procedures

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ClickGroupwise 6.52 and the following screens will be displayed:

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Close the GroupWise client and press <y> then <Enter> to proceed to the next step.

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Press <Enter> to let the system updates the GroupWise icon for you. Once the installation is completed, you may go back to the Installer to install other software.

WinZip 9.0 SR-1

- As a security loophole has been found in the earlier version of WinZip, users are recommended to upgrade to WinZip 9.0 SR-1

- Takes about 5 minutes and 50MB hard disk space - A licensed WinZip 8.x must be installed Installation procedures

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ClickWinzip 9.0 SR-1 to start the installation of WinZip 9.0.

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The system will prompt you for the WinZip installation directory, click OKto use the default directory.

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ClickOK to proceed when you see the Setup Complete window.

Click OK to proceed when you see the second Setup Complete window

ClickNextto proceed to the next step.

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On the License Agreement window, Click Yes if you accept the terms of the license agreement.

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ClickFinish to complete the installation.

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ClickFile then Exit to close WinZip and you may go back to the Installer to install other software.

Oracle 9i Admin Client ( for Admin Application users only )

- takes about 15 - 20 minutes and 200MB hard disk space

- Oracle 8i client must be installed Installation procedures

ClickOracle 9i Admin Client (for admin application users only) to start the installation and the following screens will be displayed:

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ClickYes to proceed to the next step.

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ClickOK to complete the installation.

Others

Restore drive letter

If your computer is connected to network with Novell Client32, you should leave the drive letter F: and G: for system use. However, if you need to restore the drive letter changed by the Installer, you could use the "Restore Previous Drive Letter" utility to restore the drive letter.

OpenRestore Previous Drive Letter by click Start, and then click All Programs. Click Software Update for WinXP (V1.1) and then double-click Restore Previous Drive Letter.

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To restore the system with the drive letter before the installation, press y then <Enter>, otherwise n then <Enter> to quit.

Changing the menu dialogs to Chinese (for WinXP with MUI)

1. Open Regional and Language Options by click Start, and then Control Panel. Double-click Regional and Language Options. 2. Click on the Languages tab and select the display language you want to use in the Language used in menus and dialogs.

ClickOK to save the setting.