Here are a few tips that will make the ResNet connection process much easier and help protect your computer from viruses & spyware.
Download and install all available updates for your computer. Instructions for most computers are available on the Computer Protection Page.
Scanning your computer for viruses and spyware, then removing any you find, can drastically improve you computer's well being. It may speed it up and will help protect your computer and you from identity theft. You can learn more about and download anti-spyware software at Microsoft's Security page.
OSU provides Symantec Antivirus software (plus free updates) to all students. Once you arrive, you can download and install the software from our website or from the OSUware CD.
Gather together your computer's install and software CD's and bring them with you to campus. If your computer crashes during the year, for any of a number of different reasons, you will need those CD's to reinstall your computer in a timely fashion.
