Automated uninstallation of unused software on ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ-managed machines
As part of ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s ongoing efforts to keep our systems secure, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ IT Services will begin on February 15, 2023, automatically uninstalling unused and outdated software that may contain security vulnerabilities from ICS-managed desktop and laptop Windows computers.Ìý
How does this affect you?Ìý
The removal process for unsupported and vulnerable software (i.e., outdated versions of Java and ÌýAdobe Acrobat) will be performed in small batches and will include software that has not been used in 90 days or more. This process should be imperceptible to you.ÌýÌýÌý
If you later require the use of software, the will have these applications available for reinstallation.  ÌýÌý
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We thank you for your attention and cooperation in helping to keep ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ and the community safe and secure.Ìý
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