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Microsoft Windows temporarily disabled

The Microsoft Windows operating system in a particular workstation has been temporarily disabled. If there is any data stored in Windows, it is safe for the time being. If you don't really need Windows in this workstation, we recommend using Windows in the nearest computer classroom.

According to our remote update system, the necessary security patches have not been installed. The likely cause is that Windows has not been used for a long time.

Windows is now temporarily disabled because:

I need Microsoft Windows, what should I do?

If you need Windows rarely, due to the facts listed above, we recommend using Windows in the nearest classroom workstation. Please check the classroom setups on the web page.

If you have one of the CS Department's portable computers, it may be possible to use Windows on it. However, it's wise to check the security level of the portable Windows with the help of the person responsible for the portable computers.

If you definitely want to use the disabled Windows, we can enable it for you. Please note the following issues:

You can ask us to enable Windows by e-mailing support@cs.helsinki.fi.

Links:

support@cs.helsinki.fi