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As part of McGill’s ongoing efforts to keep our systems secure, McGill IT Services will begin on February 15, 2023, automatically uninstalling unused and outdated software that may contain security vulnerabilities from ICS-managed desktop and laptop Windows computers.Ìý

How does this affect you?Ìý

The removal process for unsupported and vulnerable software (i.e., outdated versions of Java and ÌýAdobe Acrobat) will be performed in small batches and will include software that has not been used in 90 days or more. This process should be imperceptible to you.ÌýÌýÌý

If you later require the use of software, the will have these applications available for reinstallation.  ÌýÌý

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If you have any further questions or concerns related to this communication, we invite you to  or by live chat (login required) via the .Ìý

We thank you for your attention and cooperation in helping to keep McGill and the community safe and secure.Ìý

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