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IS&T recommends and provides full support for Windows XP Professional. Services are also provided to support Windows servers and domains. IS&T strongly recommends that the MIT community WAIT to upgrade to Windows Vista.

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Supported Windows Operating Systems:

Windows XP Professional

Windows Vista Enterprise

Hardware:

Hardware Guidelines for Computing at MIT

Wireless Network Cards

Ethernet Cards

Printers

Security:

MIT's Windows Automatic Update Service
IS&T recommends that you install Microsoft security patches rated critical and important, but wait for our recommendation regarding Service Packs. Users in the MIT community are encouraged to register for MIT's Windows Automatic Update Service to keep their systems patched.

Preventing Compromises on Windows Computers at MIT

Windows XP Professional: Five Security Tips for MIT Machines

Windows XP Professional: Security Guidelines for Administrators

Related Links:

Hardware at MIT

Software at MIT

Microsoft's Windows Page

Microsoft's Security and Privacy Page

Supported Software

Supported Windows Software

MIT Software Downloads - Windows


Related Services

MIT's Central Windows Domain: win.mit.edu

MIT's Windows Update Services: MIT WAUS

MIT's Managed Citrix Application Services (MIT Certificate required)

Managed Windows Server Hosting services (within win.mit.edu only)


Support Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Windows Stock Answers

Training:

Windows courses available through IS&T Computer Training

User Groups:

WinPartners

Who to Contact:

Web: Computing Help Desk
Email: computing-help@mit.edu
Phone: 617.253.1102

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