And Off-Season Storage 2017 Recommended Updates And Off-Season Storage 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

What Needs to be Updated? Microsoft Windows operating system Anti-virus and anti-malware software Printer drivers Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Windows Updates Microsoft provides updates for Windows OS software and Windows-based hardware, usually on second Tuesday each month (“Patch Tuesday”) Resolves known issues and protects against known security threats Updates required software such as: Microsoft .net framework (latest version) Printer drivers Wireless network card drivers Updates should be installed to a computer before adding the computer to any network 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Windows Updates Tips Tax-Aide images include Windows updates through the date of the image; additional updating will be necessary Computers not used for many months will require lots of time to update – re-image to save time Automatic Windows updates should be enabled for all Important updates – these will download in background and be installed when computer is shut down Run Windows Update manually if desired to download and install Optional updates 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) Recommended for all Win 7 computers used in Tax-Aide Pre-loaded on the Tax-Aide Windows 7 images Frequently updated to ensure protection with the latest technology Genuine Windows license must be activated to install MSE For details, see One Support document Anti-Virus Program for Tax-Aide Computers 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Windows Defender For Windows 10 Replaces Microsoft Security Essentials on Win 8 and Win 10 systems Pre-loaded on the Tax-Aide Windows 10 images Operation is very similar to MSE 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Printer Drivers A brand new printer has drivers on a CD that are already over 1 year old Check for driver updates and download latest version (to flash drive) from manufacturer website prior to every tax season See Printer Driver Downloads link in Favorites of Tax-Aide Image OR Print Drivers for Tax Aide Guide in One Support>Technology>Networking) Update Firmware of Printer if indicated on manufacturer website 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Adobe/Acrobat Reader Updates Adobe or Acrobat Reader is required by TSO for PDF documents Acrobat Reader DC is included with Tax-Aide images Updates are usually issued on Patch Tuesday Some out-of-cycle updates when severe vulnerabilities are discovered Best to allow Acrobat Reader to automatically install updates Updates occur in background, unobtrusive Acrobat DC Updater should automatically check for and install updates 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Adobe Reader Updates – IRS Equipment Older version Adobe Reader XI may be installed on IRS image Not configured to update automatically and no way to change update settings Can install Adobe Reader DC instead: https://get.adobe.com/reader/ 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas Adobe Flash Updates Adobe Flash is required to view the TaxSlayer help videos Installed as part of Tax-Aide Windows 7 images for Internet Explorer 11 Windows Edge browsers in Windows 10 have Flash built in and automatically updates it as part of browser update Chrome browser can be installed if desired – it also has Flash built in and auto-updated 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Adobe Flash Updates – How To Internet Explorer: Flash updates must be performed manually (except for Win 8 and 10 machines). Go to this page to check Flash version and access updates: https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html Google Chrome & Windows Edge: Flash is built into these browsers and automatically updated when Chrome & Edge updates are distributed, but users can also use site above to check version and manually install updates if desired 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Computer Security Info Krebs on Security Blog https://krebsonsecurity.com An excellent source of information on software vulnerabilities and available updates 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

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Off-season Equipment Storage Districts are responsible for the adequate storage of their equipment. Some options: Distributed Storage - individual volunteers Centralized Volunteer Storage - by Site or District 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

Off-season Equipment Storage Tips Remove toner cartridges from printers before storing Wrap tightly in black plastic, e.g., a garbage bag Temperature and humidity guidelines: See One Support document: Technology>Equipment>Equipment Purchasing, Repair, and Storage Avoid floodable floors, freezing/hot attics, bare cement, etc. Allow equipment to reach close to room temperature before powering on 2017 SMT/TCS Training - Dallas

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