Hi,

We have received a new computer for you and would like to set up an appointment to deliver your new computer and help you transfer your data to the new machine. Please send us a list of days/times that work well for you. 

NOTE: New Computer Owner MUST be present for the entire installation.

In order to make this transition as smooth and fast as possible, please move all your documents/data to one of these locations:

1. a folder on your desktop called ATMove
2. your personal folder on Artemis

For information on what you should move, please see:  http://www.barnard.edu/at/PCinstall.html 

Until you receive confirmation from us, do not assume you have an appointment. We will do our best to accommodate the days/times that you want. We  will email you with your appointment day & time.  After you have an appointment please call Purchasing to setup a time for them to come unlock your old machine prior to when the Helpdesk will be coming to install the new machine.

The standard software installation will include:  Microsoft Office, Symantec Antivirus, Anti spyware programs, and Firefox. 
Please email the helpdesk, help@barnard.edu, if there is any other software that you require. 

Please also include in that email:

1. Your current operating system:  Windows XP, Windows 2000
2. The email program that you use:  Thunderbird, Outlook, Macmail
3. The model computer you currently have: Optiplex 150, Optiplex 240, Optiplex 280
4. The browser that you use to get on the internet: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera
5. Listing of devices you will use with this computer: PDA, scanner, printer

Thank you,
Help Desk
212-854-7172

last update 07/23/07