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Microsoft Office Activation

2014-12-23T20:55:49Z

Faizan: /* How to Activate Office */

This article is about how to manually force Microsoft Office 2010 to activate and obtain a license from the university KMS server.

===When do I need to do this?===
Most users will not need to do this in order to use Microsoft Office. The only time this will need to be done is if Office is installed on a host that goes an extended length of time (180 days or more) without connecting to the campus network (either physically or through a VPN) and needs to be activated in a hurry.

===How to Activate Office===
In order to activate office you need to connect to the UMD campus network. You can do this either by physically connecting your machine to the network while on campus, or by using the [[VPN|UMIACS VPN]].

Once you are on the campus network follow these instructions:

'''Please note that your time must be correct for this to work, make sure you are in the East Coast timezone and your time is set via the internet, try running "w32tm /resync" on the command line'''

#Open the Command Prompt as Administrator by opening the start menu and navigating to "All Programs->Accessories", right clicking on Command Prompt and clicking "Run as administrator"
#:[[Image:Activate_Office_Screen_1.jpg]]
#Run the following command to determine the architecture of your machine. This will help you determine which commands you need to run as you continue:
#:<pre>wmic os get osarchitecture</pre>
#:[[Image:Windows_Get_Architecture.jpg]]
#Run one of the following two commands to set the correct KMS server:
#:If 64-bit Architecture:
#:<pre>cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /sethst:kms.umd.edu</pre>
#:If 32-bit Architecture:
#:<pre>cscript "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /sethst:kms.umd.edu</pre>
#:[[Image:Activate_Office_Screen_2.jpg]]
#Run one the following two commands to force an activation against the KMS server
#:If 64-bit Architecture:
#:<pre>cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /act</pre>
#:If 32-bit Architecture:
#:<pre>cscript "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /act</pre>
#:[[Image:Activate_Office_Screen_3.jpg]]
#You can use one of the following two commands to check the license status, this example shows 3 licenses because Viso and Project Pro are installed along side of the standard Office installation.
#:If 64-bit Architecture:
#:<pre>cscript "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /dstatus</pre>
#:If 32-bit Architecture:
#:<pre>cscript "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\OSPP.VBS" /dstatus</pre>
#:[[Image:Activate_Office_Screen_4.jpg]]

WindowsPrintingUMIACS

2014-12-23T20:20:27Z

Faizan: /* Installation of printer queue */

==Introduction==

This will guide you through the process of installing and using the printers available within UMIACS.

==Printing Outside of UMIACS / Laptop Printing==

In order to print from outside the UMIACS network, you must first connect to the [[VPN]] on Windows. After you are connected, follow the instructions for adding a printer queue below. Please note that you must be on the VPN whenever your print.

==Pre-Installation Knowledge on Printing at UMIACS==

[[PrinterQueueNaming| Printer Queue Naming]]

==Installation of printer queue==

Please note that this applies to machines on any UMIACS network. This includes all proxy networks, the vast majority of machines in the labs, and machines connected to the UMIACS VPN but not the wireless network alone.

To add printer queues:

Go to start, click and type in “\\printers.pc.umiacs.umd.edu” in the search box.

[[Image:Win7doc1.jpg]] [[Image:Win7doc2.jpg]]

'''You may be prompted with a box for authentication. Make sure to use your Windows Domain credentials, with 'pc\' prefixed to your username. (For example, if your username was 'johndoe' you would enter 'pc\johndoe' in the username box)

[[Image:UMIACS Printing.jpg]]

A list of printer queues will appear. Select your desired printer by double clicking on the queue. Once you have double clicked on the queue a box will immediately pop up to show you the status of the printer driver installation. Once that is complete you can start using the printer.

[[Image:Win7doc3.jpg]]

==Duplex Printing==

Many printers in UMIACS support duplex (2 sided) printing. To make the duplex printing default, first make sure the appropriate printer queue is installed via the directions above. Afterwards, go to start, then “Devices and Printers.”
Once the printer has been installed proceed by right clicking on the queue then selecting “Printing preferences.”

[[Image:Win7doc4.jpg]]

After a few seconds the following menu will come up. Make sure you are on the “Printing Shortcuts” tab and select the “Eco-Print (Two-sided Printing)” option then click on okay. This modification will allow you to print 2-sided whenever you choose to use this printer.

[[Image:Win7doc5.jpg]]

WindowsPrintingUMIACS

2014-12-23T20:15:14Z

Faizan:

==Introduction==

This will guide you through the process of installing and using the printers available within UMIACS.

==Printing Outside of UMIACS / Laptop Printing==

In order to print from outside the UMIACS network, you must first connect to the [[VPN]] on Windows. After you are connected, follow the instructions for adding a printer queue below. Please note that you must be on the VPN whenever your print.

==Pre-Installation Knowledge on Printing at UMIACS==

[[PrinterQueueNaming| Printer Queue Naming]]

==Installation of printer queue==

Please note that this applies to machines on any UMIACS network. This includes all proxy networks, the vast majority of machines in the labs, and machines connected to the UMIACS VPN but not the wireless network alone.

To add printer queues:

Go to start, click and type in “\\printers.pc.umiacs.umd.edu” in the search box.

[[Image:Win7doc1.jpg]] [[Image:Win7doc2.jpg]]

'''If you are on the [[WindowsJuniperVPN | Junos VPN]]''', you may be prompted with a box for authentication. Make sure to use your Windows Domain credentials, with 'pc\' prefixed to your username. (For example, if your username was 'johndoe' you would enter 'pc\johndoe' in the username box)

[[Image:UMIACS Printing.jpg]]

A list of printer queues will appear. Select your desired printer by double clicking on the queue. Once you have double clicked on the queue a box will immediately pop up to show you the status of the printer driver installation. Once that is complete you can start using the printer.

[[Image:Win7doc3.jpg]]

==Duplex Printing==

Many printers in UMIACS support duplex (2 sided) printing. To make the duplex printing default, first make sure the appropriate printer queue is installed via the directions above. Afterwards, go to start, then “Devices and Printers.”
Once the printer has been installed proceed by right clicking on the queue then selecting “Printing preferences.”

[[Image:Win7doc4.jpg]]

After a few seconds the following menu will come up. Make sure you are on the “Printing Shortcuts” tab and select the “Eco-Print (Two-sided Printing)” option then click on okay. This modification will allow you to print 2-sided whenever you choose to use this printer.

[[Image:Win7doc5.jpg]]