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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Scanning for Viruses and Spyware

The Technology Department requests that all district employees run a Virus and Spyware scan this afternoon (or as soon as possible) on any computer that was used to check email today. Folow the steps below to make sure your computer is free of any virus or spyware!

Open System Center Endpoint Protection

Click the small arrow in your system tray (lower right corner of your taskbar), then click the shield icon.



Update Virus & Spyware Definitions

If the virus and spyware definitions are not up to date, then click on the Update tab, and click Update.

If your virus and spyware definitions are “Up to Date”, move to the next step to scan your computer.



Scan your Computer for Viruses or Spyware

Under Scan options, select FULL, and click Scan now.
The scanning process may take a long time, so be prepared to let it run in its entirety.

If malware is found after the scan, you will be required to restart your computer. 

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Where are my Office 365 Links???

Our Office 365 accounts are constantly being updated and improved. During a recent update, the links for Outlook, Calendar, OneDrive, and other tools seem to have "disappeared!" But don't worry, they're just in a new place.


To access these tools, click the O365 icon in the upper LEFT corner.



Thursday, December 18, 2014

EM-S ISD Educators get Microsoft Office FREE for Personal Computers and Devices!




We are excited to announce a new opportunity for our EM-S ISD educators to access Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more) FREE of charge for their home computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

Educators can download and install Microsoft Office on personal devices today by following these simple steps:

How to Install Microsoft Office on Personal PCs or Macs
Educators can install the latest versions of Microsoft Office on up to five personal devices.
  • Sign in to your Office 365 account at outlook.com/ems-isd
  • Click the Cog (Gear icon in the upper right corner) > Office 365 Settings
  • Click Software (from side of window)
  • Verify the version that you are using, and click Install. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.



How to Install Office on Devices
  • Download the Microsoft apps from your app store, OR go to Office on your Devices and select the device (iPad, iPhone, Windows Phone, Android Phone)
  • After the installation is complete, open the app
  • When prompted, enter your district email address. Select Organizational or Work account and enter your Office 365 (email) password.
Learn more about this offer, the applications included in the Microsoft Office Suite, and more at www.emsisd.com/office365.

Stay tuned to this blog and to our Facebook page for news and helpful tips while using Office 365 and these Office applications!