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*[[VPN| Restoring Cisco AnyConnect VPN Connection]] | *[[VPN| Restoring Cisco AnyConnect VPN Connection]] | ||
*[[Access network storage from off campus]] Note: You will need to run VPN to access network storage off campus first. | *[[Access network storage from off campus]] Note: You will need to run VPN to access network storage off campus first. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 18 May 2022
About this article
If you are exchanging your laptop, you will need to restore your files from a backup that you created on a network drive, external media or OneDrive. You probably will want to restore your bookmarks from your favorite browsers. If you were using programs that were not part of the basic WSU image, these programs will need to be reinstalled.
Install Programs from Software Additions
Hey where is my Home Drive, Documents, and Desktop?
The new image on your laptop has been loaded with a Desktop icon in Finder Favorites that because of security setting doesn't work. So the fix for removing and adding other favorites is found on this page.
Select where you stored your backup
- Restore files from OneDrive using the OneDrive Sync Client
- Restore files from OneDrive on a Mac
- Restore files from and External Storage Device
Browser Favorites & Bookmarks
Instructions on how import your browser favorites and bookmarks from a backup for Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome. Also with how to make your browser homepage.
Restore Outlook Archives
Very few people still back up their Outlook files, but if you backed up your archive.pst file, you will need to copy this file to your new laptop and configure Outlook to use it.
iTunes Library
Virtual Private Network & Connecting to Network Drives
Virtual private network is a secure way to provide employees access to specific systems and services that are normally only available from on campus. Cisco AnyConnect VPN is pre-installed on your WSU laptop and can be used to connect to the WSU network when you are off-campus. This software is available to employees.
- Restoring Cisco AnyConnect VPN Connection
- Access network storage from off campus Note: You will need to run VPN to access network storage off campus first.