Installing Applications

Anti-Virus (REQUIRED)

To maintain a secure connection to the school network, all computers must have up-to-date antivirus/malware protection and the latest operating system patches installed.

Many new computers include trial versions of security software that may expire during the school year. Please ensure your device has a full, active subscription to remain protected. Any device found to be infected with a virus or malicious program will be temporarily removed from the network. Access will be restored once the device has been fully cleaned and verified as virus-free.

To protect personal devices and our community, the ITS Department recommends a minimum 1-year subscription for the following:

- For macOS: Sophos Home Premium for Mac

- For Windows: Sophos Home for PC

*ITS bases these recommendations upon current research of anti-malware products and professional reviews. No anti-virus/anti-malware product is perfect; as such, ITS makes no guarantee, implicit or explicit, that the anti-malware program recommended will protect against all malicious activity.

Google Chrome

MacOS

1. Download Installer: Open your current web browser and navigate to the official Google Chrome download page. Click the download button to save the installation file to your computer.

2. Run Installer: Locate the downloaded file named "googlechrome.dmg" in your Downloads folder and double-click it to open the disk image.

3. Install Application: A new window will appear containing the Google Chrome icon and a shortcut to your Applications folder. To install the browser, simply click and drag the Chrome icon into the Applications folder.

4. Authenticate: Depending on your system settings, your Mac may prompt you to enter your Administrator Password to authorize the move. Enter your credentials to complete the installation.

If you do not have administrative privileges or are unable to enter the password, you can still install the browser by dragging the Chrome icon to a location where you have full permissions, such as your Desktop or your user Documents folder.

Windows

1. Download Installer: Open your current web browser and visit the official Google Chrome download page. Click the download button to save the installer to your computer.

2. Run Installer: Locate the downloaded file and double-click it to begin the setup. If a security prompt appears asking, "Do you want to run this file?", select Run to proceed with the installation.

3. Authorize Changes: During the process, Windows User Account Control may ask, "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" Click Yes to grant the necessary permissions for the installation to continue.

4. Complete Setup: Follow any remaining on-screen instructions. A Chrome window will automatically open once the installation is successful.

Microsoft 365

1. Access O365 Education Site: Begin by navigating to the official Office 365 Education site.

2. Validate School Email: In the field provided, enter your full Lawrenceville email address and click the Get Started button. Microsoft will verify your eligibility and send a set of self-service instructions directly to your school inbox to guide you through the next steps.

3. Create Microsoft Account: Microsoft requires you to create a dedicated account for this license. Follow the prompts to set up your profile. Please choose a password that you will remember, as you will need these credentials whenever you need to sign in to use the apps or reinstall the software in the future.

4. Access Installation Dashboard: Once your account is created, sign in to the Microsoft portal. You will see several app icons on the upper left side of the screen; please note that these are cloud-based versions of the software. To install the full desktop versions on your laptop, look for the Install Office link located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

5. Download and Install Package: Click the installation link to download the software package to your computer. Once the download is complete, open the file and follow the on-screen prompts to install the Office suite on your device.

6. Activate Apps: After the installation is finished, open any Office application (such as Word or PowerPoint). You will be prompted to sign in with the Microsoft account you just created to activate the software and begin your work.

DigiExam

MacOS

1. Download Installer: Click the following link to begin the download. This will save the necessary installation file directly to your computer.

2. Locate File: Once the download has finished, go to your Downloads folder (or the location where your browser saves files). Locate and double-click the file named "Digiexam_Mac" to open it.

3. Install App: A new window will appear containing the DigiExam icon and a shortcut to your Applications folder. To complete the installation, simply click and drag the DigiExam icon into the Applications folder.

4. Log into Canvas: Begin by navigating to the official Lawrenceville School Canvas site and log in using your Gmail credentials.

5. Select Course: Once logged into Canvas, select your course and locate the DigiExam link in the side navigation menu.

6. [NEW USER] Log into DigiExam: A DigiExam login menu should appear within Canvas. Enter your Lawrenceville email and password and click submit.

7. Launch DigiExam: Select the 'Launch DigiExam' button, and a separate window will open, listing all exams taken. On the right side of the screen, under "Start new exam," select the "Open New Digiexam app" button. DigiExam should then appear.

Windows

1. Download Installer: Download the DigiExam application by clicking here.

2. Run File: Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder and double-click it to begin.

*You must have Administrator rights on your laptop to complete this installation.

3. Authorize Changes: A pop-up may appear asking if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device. Select Yes to proceed with the setup.

4. Complete Setup: Click the Install button within the DigiExam window. Once the process is finished, the dialog box will display "Setup Successful." Click Close to exit the installer and begin using the application.

5. Log into Canvas: Begin by navigating to the official Lawrenceville School Canvas site and log in using your Gmail credentials.

6. Select Course: Once logged into Canvas, select your course and locate the DigiExam link in the side navigation menu.

7. [NEW USER] Log into DigiExam: A DigiExam login menu should appear within Canvas. Enter your Lawrenceville email and password and click submit.

8. Launch DigiExam: Select the 'Launch DigiExam' button, and a separate window will open, listing all exams taken. On the right side of the screen, under "Start new exam," select the "Open New Digiexam app" button. DigiExam should then appear.

IMPORTANT

*Connect to "LVwlan" to ensure you are on the most stable and secure network for testing

*Close all applications running in the background (including Chrome, Spotify, Steam, and Discord) before launching DigiExam.

*Disconnect Bluetooth devices, such as wireless headphones or speakers, as these can trigger security errors during the exam.

Adobe Creative Cloud (For students in classes that require this)

If you are enrolled in a course that requires Adobe Creative Cloud, your teacher will automatically request access on your behalf at the start of the term. Once the request is processed, the ITS Department will grant your account permissions and send a confirmation email to your school address.

Please wait for this official notification before attempting to sign in; once you receive it, you can follow the steps below to download your software and begin your coursework.

1. Sign Into Adobe Portal: Begin by navigating to the official Adobe Creative Cloud for Education site. Click the 'Sign In' button in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

2. Continue with Google: Select the 'Continue with Google' option, and select your school email address (e.g., jdoe26@lawrenceville.org).

Important: If you are prompted to select an account type, choose "School Account". Do not select "Personal

Account," as your school license is tied to your institutional identity.

3. Download Creative Cloud Desktop App: Once signed in, click the "Install Creative Cloud app" link (usually found on the right side of the dashboard or under the "Apps" tab).

- On Windows: Run the Creative_Cloud_Set-Up.exe file.

- On macOS: Open the Creative_Cloud_Installer.dmg file and double-click the installer icon.

4. Install Creative Applications: Open the Creative Cloud Desktop app on your computer. From the "All Apps" menu, you can browse the full suite of Adobe products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more. Click Install next to the specific applications you need for your coursework.

*License Limit: You may install Adobe Creative Cloud on multiple computers, but you can only be signed in and active on two devices at a time.

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