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Minimum Computer Requirements at Boston College

for 2012

Windows note: When are Windows "Home" versions not recommended at BC?

 

Windows

Mac
Networking
  • For BC wireless access: A wireless network card
  • For BC wired access: An Ethernet network card and Ethernet cable

Note: Most Windows computers are sold with a wireless and/or wired network card already installed.

  • For BC wireless access: A wireless network card
  • For BC wired access: An Ethernet network card and Ethernet cable

Note: Most Apple computers are sold with a wireless and/or wired network card already installed.

Anti-Virus Protection
  • Make sure to install BC's version of Anti-Virus software (McAfee Enterprise) before you get to campus. If you do not install the BC Anti-Virus software on your computer, your network access may be discontinued until you do so. Get the free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus
  • If you have a Windows computer, make sure to install ePO. Get it free from BC: www.bc.edu/epo.
  • Sophos Anti-Virus software
    Get free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus
Anti-Malware Protection

 
Web Browser

 

Important: These minimum computer requirements may change every year.

 

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