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Recommendation of PC Security Check (Windows/Macintosh)

The aim of this page is the introduction of basic security measures. When a private PC is brought in or new PC is purchased, I hope that this page will serve as helpful. 1. Condition Check of PC Security Software. Check of whether the virus definition of security software is the latest version. Basically, the allowable range is within one week. Check of whether the security software is too old version. Baseline is that the version of security software is above 3 years ago. In case that there is room to suspect some   * I think that the following web site is helpful for doing the virus scan. http://www.myantispyware.com/2009/11/21/how-to-use-eset-online-scanner/...Read More

(Done) Announcement of Preparation of installation for Skype TV

Dear all. The following operation was finished without any troubles. As I informed you, Skype function is not available yet. As I informed at last staff meeting, fortunately, Skype TV will be installed at the following time.However, you cannot use yet about the Skype because the network in Tounantei is limited.After Skype TV is installed, I will submit to the network center of Kyoto University (KUINS). Therefore, Please wait until the LAN becomes effective. Maybe, it will be enabled at the beginning of next month. [Date]: December 22, 2011 15:00 — 17:00[Place]: Tounantei (Meeting room) in 2F, Inamori Center.[Operation]: Installation of Skype TV Setting up TV and Blue-ray 22th December,...Read More

(Restored) KUINS-III Network was tentatively unavailable due to network loop

Users. The KUINS-III network was tentatively unavailable at the following time. Fortunately, since this research institute network was not the cause KUINS (the network section of Kyoto University) solved the trouble in the short period of time in case of CSEAS network. Please keep in mind that if the cause is in CSEAS network, the network will be suspended for a long time. Therefore, please pay attention about the network loop in your room by reading the following explanation when you wire the network. [Date]: December 19, 2011  14:30 (Discovered)  —> 14:45 (Restored) [Influence Area]: All area in department of pharmacy (Including  east and common buidling, Library, Inamori Center) [Cause]: Network...Read More

(Done) Renewal of PCs in GIS Laboratory (Postphone for one day)

Dear Users. The following operation was done at the following time. Now, you can use new system. The operation is postponed for one day due to delay of PC shipping. 3 PCs in GIS Laboratory, Inamori Center will be renewed in the following period. [Date]: December 20, 2011  13:00   —   December 22, 2011 (3 days) [Operations]:  Replacement of 3 PCs  Upgrade ArcGIS software version to 10 in only new 3 PCs.* About old 3 PCs, ArcGIS 9.3.x is still used. Maintenance of all PCs. We are sorry for your inconvenience, but GIS Laboratory will be tentatively closed during this period. If you save a data to the desktop in the PC,...Read More

Microsoft Office 2004 (11.6.6) / 2008 (12.3.2) / 2011 (14.1.4) for Mac Released

Users. The aim of this maintenance update version is for blocking the implementation of an attack code embedded in the document. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2004 or 2008. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up.  * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.1.4 * Requirement  14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Microsoft Office 2008...Read More

(Local Announcement) Upgrade to new Gmail interface in CSEAS Google Apps

Dear all. Today, Gmail in CSEAS was upgraded to new user interface. In case of using the e-mail software, you are not influenced. I feel that new Gmail user interface was drastically changed. Now, the Office confirmed about the following information. New Gear icon   You can change the display spacing. In case of old design, I think that minimum had been being set up. Then, you can directly access the theme setting page. Contact   Contact menu was moved into “Mail” menu in the upper of left side menu. Search   By clicking the lower triangular portion, you can easily use the detail search option. Maybe,  you will be able to understand about...Read More

False Detection Problem with Microsoft Security Essentials for Google Chrome

Users. According to the following news and blogs, “Microsoft Security Essentials” falsely detected that Google Chrome was malware. And if the software detectes this issue, Google Chrome was removed. This problem had been occurring during several hours on September 30th, 2011 (U.S. time). This issue was already fixed, but if Google Chrome was detected, the user needs to do the following operation. Related News or Blogs PWS:Win32/Zbot (Microsoft Malware Protection Center) Problems with Microsoft Security Essentials (Google Chrome Blog) How to fix in case that  Google Chrome doesn’t work. Manually Update of Virus definition for Microsoft Security Essentials Please see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971606/ . * Of course, this issue will be solved by uninstall...Read More

(Important) Firefox 7.0.1 / Thunderbird 7.0.1 Released

Delivery of Firefox 7.0 and Thunderbird 7.0 is tentatively suspended because critical issue was discovered. The issue is that a rare issue where some users could find one or more of their add-ons hidden after a Firefox update. If you find out the issue in your Firefox or Thunderbird, you will be able to fix it using “Add-on Recovery Tool” (This tool was removed). This tool can install to Thunderbird and Firefox for Android. Firefox 7.0.1 Release Note Thunderbird 7.0.1 Release Note (Released on October 1st, 2011) 30th September, 2011 Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.  

Handling manual for using “Eduroam” wireless network in Kyoto Univ.

Users. I added the handling manual for Windows7 in English version to the following HP. Handling Manual for Eduroam Connection in “”. Kyoto University has been supporting the eduroam wireless network. If you have the eduroam ID, you will be able to connect to the Internet in the wireless network area of Kyoto University. – SSID: eduroam Then, the University expanded the system to be able to use the Visitor’s ID of Kyoto University on September 2011.About getting Visitor’s ID, please contact your supporter in Kyoto University. 16th Sepmteber, 2011 Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

(Critical issue) Correspondence for Illegal SSL Certificates (Additional Information)

Users. Information Processing Office has already informed about . Today, the Office informs you that this issue is giving the influence to Acrobat Reader / Acrobat and Adobe Flash Player.Please update latest version in their software. About the detail information for corresponding to  this issue, please see “Step 3” in   . About the detail information of this issue, please see the following HP in Adobe co. Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat on September 13, 2011 16th September, 2011 Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.