Code42 is a backup agent that will back up all data on a university device under the primary owner’s profile. The backup sets can be used for restoring data to a machine, whether it has been reformatted, replaced, or compromised. This document will outline the steps needed to install, activate, and restore data to a new or existing device.

Section – Basics

Part : About Code42

About Code 42

Code42 Policy

Code42 is required on all University provided desktops and laptops to backup all University Business data to prevent data loss.

Who Can use Code42?

Code42 is presently licensed for full-time faculty and full-time staff only. The University mandates Code42 for proper data security practices. If a user has personal data that they wish to exclude from being backed up, a folder labeled “Personal Documents” can be found and utilized in your “Documents” folder. This folder and its contents will be ignored by Code42 when your system is being backed up.

Personal Documents folder locations:

Windows PC	C:\users\username\Documents\Personal Documents\
macOS	/users/username/documents/Personal Documents/

Is My Data Secure?

Code42 uses AES-256 encryption is used when storing your backups and can only be accessed by the Code42 account owner and administrators.

What is Backed Up?

All data found in a user profile will be backed up by Code42.

Location of User Profile:

Windows PC	C:\users\UserName\
macOS	/users/username/

Section – Installation

Part : How to Install on a Windows PC

How to Install on a Windows PC

To install Code42 on your Windows PC, please follow the instructions below.

Before Installing Code42, you must be logged in as the owner of the machine using your NetID Credentials.

1. Open FDU Self Service Portal for Software on your University PC
2. Click on Code42 Backup and then click “Install” on the right-hand side

The entire process will take approximately 5-7 minutes, depending on your internet speed. Once Code42 is installed, your account is automatically provisioned in the Code42 system, and your backup will begin shortly.

Part : How to Install on macOS

How to Install on macOS

To install Code42 on your macOS device, please follow the instructions below.

1. Locate the FDU Self Service Portal in your applications folder or locating the icon on your dock
2. Locate Code42 Backup and click “Enroll”

3. After the package installs, you will be prompted to enter your FDU email address and then click “OK“

The entire process will take approximately 5-7 minutes, depending on your internet speed. Once Code42 is installed, your account is automatically provisioned in the Code42 system, and your backup will begin shortly.

Part : How to Replace or Add a Second Device

How to Replace or Add a Second Device

This process is used when someone will be assigned a second device and wishes to have it backed up or if the Code42 needs to be re-installed on the same device. Because an account already exists, it cannot be provisioned automatically. It must be manually setup either to replace an existing device or create a new backup set on the second computer.

1. Click on the Code42 app in the system tray (PC) or Menu bar (macOS) and then click “Setup Device”

2. If prompted, log in to the FDU NetID Portal and proceed through the FDU single sign-on process
3. Click “Replace Existing”

4. Click “Start” to continue with the replace existing device process

5. Select the device from the list you are replacing and click “Continue”

6. Click “Select Files” on the following window

7. Select and Choose which files you wish to replace by placing a checkmark next to each. When finished, click “Restore Files”

8. The next window will allow you to select how you wish to restore your files. Make your selections and click “Go”

9. The next window will display download progress for the restore process. You can continue forward by clicking “Continue” at the bottom

10. The next window Downloads the Files to your device. When the transfer is completed, click “Next”

11. Your Transfer is now complete, click “Finish“

Part : Verifying Backup Progress

Verifying a Backup Instructions

If you are unsure if you have Code42 installed and backing up your system, this quick guide will help give you some comfort.

1. Click on the Code42 icon from the system tray on Windows and the menu bar on macOS

Code42 Icon

2. The Progress will be displayed like in the Figure below

Section – Managing Backups

Part : How to Manage Backups

How to Manage Backups

Code42 allows you to manage your backup sets.  If you want to review your backup set or request assistance, please contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC) to initiate a service request.

Part : How to Restore Files

How to Restore Files

Accidentally deleted or unable to find a file? Code42 can help. Please follow the following guidelines in restoring lost or previous versions of files.

1. Click the Code42 System Tray or macOS menu bar Icon

Code42 Icon

2. Left-click on the gear symbol and left-click on “Open Code42….”

3. If prompted, log in to the FDU Single sign-on Portal and proceed through the FDU DUO Multifactor authentication procedures
4. Click “Restore Files”
5. Select the device you wish to restore from

6. You can select a date range from when you wish to restore from on the right-hand side
7. Navigate to the folder(s) and/or file(s) you wish to restore and place a check next to each one
8. Click “Restore Files”

9. Select how Code42 will restore your files. Click “Go” when finished

The time it takes to restore your files will depend on how much data is being restored, available system resources, and available bandwidth.

Part : How to Add Backup Sets

How to Add Backup Sets

Using Code42 you can create backup sets that will back up your data to additional devices utilizing a schedule. This is useful to have immediate access to critical files in the event of data loss.

This guide is only needed if you wish to have a local backup of your data.

1. Click the Code42 System Tray or macOS menu bar Icon

Code42 Icon

2. Left-click on the gear symbol and left-click on “Open Code42….”

3. If prompted, log in to the FDU Single Sign-on Portal and proceed through the FDU DUO Multi-factor authentication procedures
4. From the Code42 console window, click the “Dropdown Arrow” symbol next to your device name to drop down a menu, then click “Add Backup Set…”

• The next window will be the Add Backup Set configuration window.

6. Click “Rename” to label your backup set
7. Changing Selected Files, click “Change”, and select the files and folders you wish to backup to a local destination

8. When finished click “Save“
9. Click “Change” to set your destination for your backup

10. Select your destination by clicking “Add Local Destination (usually an external hard drive) and click “Save“

11. Click “Add Set” to finalize the setup and start backing up to a local location

Your new back upset is finished and will begin backing up as configured.

Section – Troubleshooting

Part : Backup Alert Email Notifications

Backup Alert Email Notifications

Code42 will send users an email alert notifying of any incomplete backups of their devices.

• The Code42 email alert will be sent from Code42 for Enterprise <noreply@code42.com>
• The Subject line of the email will be labeled with: Critical: [Name of Device] not backed up

Backup Alert

You will receive an alert when your computer hasn’t backed up to Code42 for 5 calendar days. The email will look like the example below:

What to do if you get a backup alert

After receiving a Code42 backup alert email, you should locate the device the email specifies in need of backup. The Code42 device name will be listed in the Subject: line and Computer Name: line of the Code42 backup alert email. To locate the name of a Code42 device, left-click the Code42 “C” symbol icon in the Windows System Tray, also referred to as the notification area.

For macOS users left-click Code42 “C” symbol icon on the macOS icon menu bar. The Code42 device name will be displayed in the console. Ensure the Code42 application displays the same name as the Code42 backup alert email you received.

Code42 “C” symbol icon

Code42 Device Name

After locating the correct specified device stated in the Code42 backup alert email, force a backup of the device by performing the following:

1. Left-click the “Code42” System Tray or macOS menu bar Icon

Code42 Icon

2. Left-click “Run backup now“

Part : Getting Support

Getting Support

Section – About

Part : What is FDU Anywhere?

What is FDU Anywhere?

FDU provides remote access to many of the software applications typically found in university computer labs. This new Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) gives users access to a Windows desktop environment without requiring downloading and installing programs on a user’s personal equipment. The service, called FDU Anywhere, is powered by Apporto and can be found at anywhere.fdu.edu.

Using FDU Anywhere is like walking into one of FDU’s computer labs. Upon logging in with your FDU NetID and password, you will have access to the virtual platform’s software applications. To find a list of currently available software on FDU Anywhere, use the FDU Software Catalog. A listing of available Free and Open Source software can also be found by visiting the FDU Software Catalog.

The FDU Software Catalog provides an up to date catalog of software available to Faculty, Staff, and Students at the university:

FDU Anywhere App Store

The FDU Anywhere App Store gives you access to FDU Anywhere’s software. Many programs including Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, SPSS, and Matlab are available to everyone. Other programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud and the Autodesk suite are available based on course requirements.

Presently, there are two environments that offer a select set of applications. These environments are:

NJ Lab Desktop

Software available in NJ Desktop Environment

Software	Available Date
Google Chrome browser	August 17, 2020
SAS (NJ Campus Only)	August 17, 2020
SPSS	August 17, 2020
Microsoft Office Pro Plus	August 17, 2020
MatLab	August 17, 2020
Microsoft Visual Studio Code	August 17, 2020
7-Zip File Manager	August 17, 2020

Vancouver Lab Desktop

Software Available in Vancouver Lab Desktop Environment

Software	Available Date
Google Chrome browser	August 17, 2020
SPSS	August 17, 2020
Microsoft Office Pro Plus	August 17, 2020
MatLab	August 17, 2020
Microsoft Visual Studio Code	August 17, 2020
7-Zip File Manager	August 17, 2020

Graphics Lab Desktop

Software available in Graphics Lab Desktop Environment

Software	Available Date
Adobe Creative Cloud (per class assignment)	August 17, 2020
Microsoft Office Pro Plus	August 17, 2020
Maple	August 17, 2020
Autodesk Suite • 3DS Max • Motion • Mudbox • Sketchbook	August 17, ,2020
Google Chrome Browser	August 17, 2020
Microsoft Visual Studio Code	August 17, 2020
7-Zip File Manager	August 17, 2020

Part : System & Network Requirements

System & Network Requirements

System Requirements

FDU Anywhere is a powerful resource with a lightweight footprint. In order to utilize FDU Anywhere, you must have the following:

• Any device that has an HTML 5 supporting browser will do. Nearly all standard and mobile browsers – including Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox support HTML 5
• An internet connection
• FDU NetID credentials

Network Requirements

For the best experience while using FDU Anywhere, your network should:

• Have a download speed of at least 5Mb/s or more
• If your download speed falls below 5Mb/s, the connection could become unstable and cause issues with your stream
• Have an upload speed of 5Mb/s or higher
• An upload speed of 5Mb/s is enough to use a basic mouse, keyboard, and controller. More bandwidth-heavy devices such as webcams, microphones, and external storage devices can use up to 100Mb/s
• Wired network connections are preferred over Wi-Fi network connections whenever possible
• Wired network connections are more stable and offer more bandwidth over Wi-Fi

For graphics-intensive applications, like Adobe Creative Cloud and Autodesk, we recommend using a wired network connection instead of Wi-Fi, ideally with a bandwidth of 5 Mbp/s.

Wi-Fi networks with 5Ghz rated wireless connections are preferred over 2.4Ghz wireless routers and provide better performance.

VPN Applications and Connections

Testing your Connection

Your experience with FDU Anywhere greatly depends on your internet connection. Testing your connection can help you identify and correct most issues.

To test your Internet connection speed, you can use the Google Speed Test:

Section – Basics

Part : Using FDU Anywhere

Using FDU Anywhere

FDU Anywhere is available to all students and accessible by following the instructions below:

Accessing FDU Anywhere

1. From any web browser, visit anywhere.fdu.edu

2. Use your FDU Credentials (NetID and associated password) to complete the login to the FDU Anywhere App Store

NJ Lab Desktop

Vancouver Lab Desktop

Graphics Desktop

Searching and Sorting the FDU Anywhere App Store

Searching FDU Anywhere

When you search for an application, the system will:

• read the word(s) in your search term as a string of characters (rather than as separate words)
• search for occurrences of the text string anywhere in the application name or the developer/publisher name

1. Enter the term you wish to search for in the Search box, then press “Enter“

The App Store refreshes to display only those applications that contain your search term.

Sorting FDU Anywhere Apps Alphabetically

When you log into FDU Anywhere for the first time, apps are sorted alphabetically by default. For subsequent logins, apps will be sorted by frequency of use.

1. To sort alphabetically, simply click “Sort Alphabetically“

Sort Most Used

After your first login, apps are sorted by frequency of use by default. The most-used apps appear first. You may also click “Sort Most Used” to sort by frequency.

Launching FDU Anywhere

To launch an app directly from the FDU Anywhere App Store, simply follow the instructions:

1. Locate the desired app or desktop and click “Launch”

2. The selected app or desktop opens in a new browser tab

Log Out of FDU Anywhere

Logging out is a critical step in making sure others continue to be able to easily access FDU Anywhere services. To log out of FDU Anywhere, follow these steps:

1. Single left-click the Windows Start Button
2. Single left-click the power button
3. Single left-click on “Disconnect“

5. On the upper right-hand side, click your account
6. Single left-click on “LOGOUT“

4. You have now been logged out of FDU Anywhere

Automatic Session Logout Policy

In order to help make FDU Anywhere as available as possible to all students, accounts that have been inactive (or idle) for 15 minutes will automatically be logged out.

Part : Accessing and Using OneDrive

Accessing and Using OneDrive

There are many ways in which you can access and save files within FDU Anywhere. Fairleigh Dickinson University highly recommends saving all files on your FDU Microsoft 365 OneDrive which can be mounted within FDU Anywhere.

Accessing and Using Cloud Drives

Accessing your Microsoft 365 OneDrive account is done easily by following these instructions:

1. From the FDU Anywhere Graphics Lab or NJ Lab desktop, Double click “Cloud Mounter” shortcut

2. Click the “OneDrive” button, and then click “Connect Now“

3. Enter your FDU NetID and click “Next“. Follow the FDU standard single sign-on prompts to complete the login process

4. The Mounting process is now complete and your mounted OneDrive folder will now open

Using the Mounted OneDrive Volume

The Mounted Microsoft 365 cloud volume will mount the folder as a network drive. Typically “OneDrive (O:)“. Every folder and file listed will be everything that not only resides in your Microsoft 365 OneDrive folder but everything that has ever been shared with you either through OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, OneNote notebooks, and/or many other Microsoft 365 products.

NOTE: Files and folders can be saved, but not deleted as of a precautionary measure. If you delete a file, it will resync during the next sync interval.

To access or save files directly to and from the mounted volume, simply navigate to the OneDrive volume.

Part : Working With Files

Working with Files

For most projects, you should be saving and working with files on the Mounted OneDrive volume. For instructions, please refer to the link at the bottom of the page for “FDU Anywhere – Accessing and Using OneDrive“. However, most video editing software (Adobe Premier Pro, Motion Builder for example), will require the user to save those files locally within FDU Anywhere.

The following locations are considered local to FDU Anywhere:

• “Documents“
• “Desktop“
• “DFS-MyDocuments (U:) Drive“

Moving Files Locally in FDU Anywhere

Some projects require you to move your files locally so they may properly be rendered using the FDU Anywhere hardware. If you need to work on files locally, please follow these instructions.

1. Find your Project Folder
2. Copy your folder and save it to a local folder by navigating to the location and pasting it.

Zipping Files

if you need to zip files in order to submit to Webcampus, please follow these instructions:

1. Single right-click the file or folder

2. right click on 7-zip then click “Add to Archive“

3. Change Archive Format to “zip” like in the picture below then click “OK” to zip your files

The zip archiving process could take some time depending on the size of the file. Once completed, the file will be in the same location as the folder is. You can then email or upload your file to your professor.

Alternate Way to Zip Files

1. Click ‘START’ on the taskbar on the left-hand side
2. Type “7zip” and 7-zip File Manager will appear, Single Click on “7-zip File Manager“

3. Single click on 7-Zip File Manager
4. Navigate to the location of your saved file/folder and single click to highlight, then click the Add button at the top

5. Change Archive Format to zip and then click “Ok” to zip your files

The file will now be zipped and you will find your file in the same folder as the project folder or file you wanted to zip

Submitting Files to WebCampus

In order to successfully submit your coursework to WebCampus, it is best to use the google chrome browser located on the desktop of FDU Anywhere. Using Internet Explorer may not function properly.

In order to submit your coursework to Webcampus, you can log on from within FDU Anywhere. For more information on Webcampus, please visit:

Part : FDU Anywhere Workshop Video

FDU Anywhere Workshop Video

Section – Advanced Features

Part : Screen Sharing

Screen Sharing

When running a streamed app or desktop, you can share your screen with other users and collaborate in the current session. Screen sharing enables you to collaborate with other users without providing access to your chats, analytics, or other private data. This short guide will show you step-by-step how to:

1. Share your screen with other users
2. Stop sharing your screen with others

Share Screen with Others

1. Click the share screen icon in the top panel in FDU Anywhere

2. The “Screen Sharing” popup will display the following window:

3. There are three sharing options, Select the method that you want with the radio buttons, then click Copy Link, and close the Screen Sharing dialog:
   • View only: The viewer can only see what is being worked on in the FDU Anywhere environment
   • View and draw: The viewer can View and Draw or make annotations on the screen by clicking or dragging
   • Full control: The viewer shares control of the FDU Anywhere Environment
4. Share the copied link to the person you wish to view your FDU Anywhere Streamed session

Stop Sharing your Screen with Others

Once you wish to stop sharing your screen, simply perform the following steps:

1. To stop sharing your screen with other users, click the Share Screen icon on the top panel

2. Click the “Stop Sharing” button, then close the ‘Screen Sharing’ dialog box. Other users will see a “Disconnected” popup and will be unable to reconnect

3. Your Screen Sharing access is no longer active and any connected users are now disconnected

Part : Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

Sometimes you may want to copy and paste content to or from your own computer and an FDU Anywhere cloud desktop or application. You can do this using the copy-and-paste menus or keyboard shortcuts, for example, “Ctrl+C” and “Ctrl+V“.

If you are unable to copy and paste for any reason, we recommend using our FDU OneDrive service to access any files not found in FDU Anywhere.

Windows OS Copy/Paste Methods

Windows OS to FDU Anywhere

1. Highlight the text you want to copy from your computer
2. Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text
3. Move the cursor to the paste location in FDU Anywhere
4. Press CTRL+V to paste the text

FDU Anywhere to Windows OS

1. Highlight the text you want to copy from FDU Anywhere
2. Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text
3. Move the cursor to the paste location on your computer.
4. Press CTRL+V to paste the text

macOS Copy/Paste Methods

Your macOS to FDU Anywhere

1. Highlight the text you want to copy from your computer
2. Press COMMAND+C to copy the selected text
3. macOS also supports CTRL+C

4. Move the cursor to the paste location in FDU Anywhere
5. Press CTRL+V to paste the text

FDU Anywhere to macOS

1. Highlight the text you want to copy from FDU Anywhere
2. Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text
3. Move the cursor to the paste location on your macOS
4. Press COMMAND+V (macOS also supports CTRL+V) to paste the text

Section – Support

Part : Getting Support

Getting Support

Part : Network Optimization

Network Optimization

If you are experiencing issues while using FDU Anywhere, please use the following tips as guidelines to help improve your experience.

Power-cycle your Modem / Router

Power cycling your modem and router allows them to reset and re-establish a connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Shut down your computer and unplug your modem/router. Plug them back in after 60 seconds and watch the lights on your modem/router. Once the lights are on and steady, start your computer.

Keep all your Local Components Up-to-date

Check that your modem/router and your local computer are totally up to date. This includes the operating system, driver, and browser updates.

Disconnect / Turn off any Devices that are not in use

Some devices could be using bandwidth while on standby. Gaming consoles, for example, might download and install updates. Turn off these devices to keep your bandwidth free.

Use an Ethernet Cable

Using a wired Ethernet connection will make your connection more stable and eliminate additional latency compared to a wireless connection.

Change your Wi-Fi Configuration

If a wired Ethernet connection is not possible or your device requires a wireless connection:

• Connect to a 5GHz wireless network. Some routers offer both 2.4GHz connections and 5GHz
• Place your devices (such as a computer or smartphone) and your router closer to each other

The FDU (Fairleigh Dickinson University) Self-Service Portal for Software is a a tool designed to enhance our community’s access to software and desktop related information. With the Self-Service Portal for Software, our Faculty and Staff can easily locate and install pre-loaded software onto FDU owned computers. Simply launch the portal and you will be presented with a variety of applications, each sanctioned and supplied by FDU. This portal will provide an easily searchable way to view all new applications made available to the user community, including Microsoft Teams, Cisco Jabber, the FDU VPN, and many more.

FDU Self Service Portal Icon

How to Use and Access the FDU Self Service Portal for Software

1. Locate the FDU Self-Service Portal for Software icon on the desktop and double-click it to launch the application or…
   1. Select the ‘Windows’ logo/start button on the bottom left of the desktop
   2. Type ‘FDU Self Service Portal for Software’ into the search bar
   3. Left click ‘FDU Self Service Portal for Software’ app to launch

2. To install a program, click on the name of the application, then click on the “Install” button to the right

3. A progress window will provide updates as the program is installed on your system. When complete, the Status column should indicate “Complete”

4. After the selected application finished downloading, it will automatically install and when completed, the status will show as “Completed”

1. Open the ‘Applications’ folder and locate and click the ‘FDU Self Service Portal’ icon or…

• Select the ‘Launchpad’ icon from the dock

Launchpad Icon

• Type ‘FDU Self Service Portal‘
• Click the ‘FDU Self Service Portal’ icon to launch

1. Find the ‘Self Service Portal’ app icon and tap to launch

FDU Self Service Portal App on iOS

2. Click ‘Install’ to install the requested item onto your device

Once the FDU Self-Service Portal application is open, you may then continue to select and install your desired software application. You may also access and use any self-service troubleshooting solutions that are available to you from within the FDU Self-Service Portal as well.

• What is the Microsoft Home Use Program?

  The Home Use Program (HUP) is an employee purchase program with Microsoft, for eligible faculty and staff of Fairleigh Dickinson University. The Home Use Program offers Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscriptions, at a discounted rate for purchase. FDU faculty and staff members with a valid work email address will be able to begin the process of signing up for the Microsoft Home Use Program. Notification of your eligibility for the Microsoft HUP program will be emailed to your FDU email address inbox.

• What is Microsoft 365?

  Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service. The subscription includes premium Office applications, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage, advanced security features, and support from Microsoft experts are also included with the subscription. The Home Use Program offers two types of Microsoft 365 subscriptions at a discounted rate. 

  • Microsoft 365 Family – Includes subscription benefits mentioned above, for up to 6 people in your family. Discounted rate of 30%, $69.99 yearly or $9.99 monthly, usually $99.99 yearly. 

  • Microsoft 365 Personal – Includes subscription benefits mentioned above, for 1 person. Discounted rate of 30%, $48.99 yearly or $6.99 monthly, usually $69.99 yearly. 

• What is the difference between Office 2019 (one-time purchase) and Microsoft 365 (subscription)?

  Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 is available as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs through the Microsoft Store link below. Be aware the one-time purchase price of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 is not at a discounted rate and not part of the Microsoft Home Use Program affiliated with FDU.

  Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 One-time Purchase >

  Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service that includes collaborative, and up-to-date features in one seamless, integrated experience. Microsoft 365 subscriptions include the Office desktop apps that you are familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Subscriptions also include the latest features, fixes, and security updates along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. You may choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly or yearly basis. The Microsoft 365 Family plan lets you share your subscription with your family for up to 6 people, and use your apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones. 

  More resources to help make your decision can be found by visiting: Difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 2019 >

• How do I make a purchase using the Microsoft Home Use Program?

  1. Sign up, by visiting Microsoft Home Use Program. Enter your FDU email address and click on the “Get started” button. 

  2. Validate if you are an eligible FDU employee of the HUP program. An email will be sent to your Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) email address inbox. Click on the link supplied to begin registration. 

  3. At the Sign-in/Sign-up page, use your personal Microsoft account associated with a personal email address. If you do not have a personal Microsoft Account, visit: How to create a Microsoft Account >

  NOTE: This personal Microsoft account will link to and display your eligible Microsoft HUP program savings, as well as be used to manage your Microsoft 365 subscription after purchase.

  4. You may now begin the purchase process by viewing the discounts available to you based on your Home Use Program benefit eligibility.

  5. After purchase completion of a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription through the Microsoft Store, you will be able to download your Microsoft 365 subscription software to your personal device. The Microsoft 365 subscription software download will include the full suite of Office Professional Plus 2019 desktop applications. 

  For a more detailed overview of the employee buying process using the Microsoft Home Use Program, please review this PDF: Microsoft Home Use Program Guide for Employees >

• Instructions for installing your Microsoft 365 subscription software on a Mac or PC

  NOTE: Use your personal Microsoft Account and password when completing the installation and login credentials for your Office software. This is the same personal Microsoft Account used to complete the registration and purchase process of the Microsoft Home Use program. Your FDU e-mail address and credentials should not be used.

  • Install on Windows >

  • Install on macOS >

For commonly asked questions about the Microsoft Home Use Program visit the link below:

Microsoft Office 2019 Pro Plus is Fairleigh Dickinson University’s standard office productivity software suite used on All FDU owned laptops and desktops.

Office 2019 Pro Plus is the current version installed on all university computer labs and Microsoft Office 2019 is the current version for all Apple macOS devices.

FDU Faculty and Staff in possession of a university owned laptop or desktop who has Microsoft Office 2016 Pro Plus installed, may upgrade to the latest version of Office 2019 Pro Plus using the FDU Self Service Portal for Software. Follow the instructions below to upgrade.

Windows

Launch Microsoft Office 2019 Pro Plus from the FDU Self Service Portal for Software

macOS

Compatible macOS devices will upgrade to the latest version of Office 2019 Pro Plus automatically (minimum version macOS 10.13)

For more information visit:

Microsoft Office 365 offers a comprehensive set of software tools that facilitate documentation, collaboration, and communication. These tools are available on the Web or as downloadable desktop Office 365 apps.

Below is a list of articles for each of the available tools in the Microsoft Office 365 environment. Each article contains information on what each application is and training on how to use them.

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The Microsoft productivity suite subscription includes Office for the Web, stand-alone, downloadable Office 365 desktop clients and mobile apps. Included in the Microsoft Office suite of products are

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft OneNote
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Access

Available Platforms

• Windows
• Mac
• iOS, Android, Other Devices
• Browsers – Current versions of Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer

Eligibility

• Current students that are registered for classes for the current term or a future term.

How to Install Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus

Current students can download the latest version of Microsoft Office free of charge as part of the Microsoft Campus Agreement:

Microsoft Office Suite can be installed on up to five devices.

Note: Students leaving Fairleigh Dickinson University (by graduating or otherwise) will need to purchase Office to continue using it. You will be prompted by Microsoft to purchase Office the next time you launch the software. If you don’t purchase Office, you will still be able to open the documents you created but won’t be able to edit them or create new documents.

• Office 365 Pro Plus can be installed on Windows 10
• Office 365 Pro Plus can be installed on Mac OS 10.13.6 (Sierra) or higher.

Steps

1. Visit the Office Portal

2. Enter you FDU NetID and then click “Next”. This will re-direct you to the FDU SSO login page.

3. Enter your FDU NetID and then click sign in.

4. In the Software window, click Office. Then click the Install button.

5. The software will be downloaded and installed on your computer. Your copy of Microsoft Office remains active until you leave the University, at which point, you will either need to uninstall it or purchase a license key.

NOTE: Any computer with Office 365 Pro Plus installed on it must connect to the Internet at least once every 30 days so the status of your subscription can be verified. If you do not connect to the Internet every 30 days or less, Office 365 will go into reduced functionality mode. Once the computer reconnects to the Internet and the subscription status is verified, all features will become available again.

In accordance with FDU’s Acceptable Use Policy for Computer Usage, no employee shall copy or distribute software that violates copyright laws. All employees shall be aware that software and the accompanying documentation is generally owned by the manufacturer and the license only grants the user the right to use the software. Unlicensed software installations, also known as software piracy, are unacceptable at FDU.

The primary user of each computer shall take responsibility of keeping records of licenses for which software is installed. The University’s Computing Services Department shall also track licenses for software installed by the Computing Services Department though the purchase of high volume or site licenses. Users are advised that the software installed on University-owned computers may be audited internally (by the University) or externally (by software manufacturers or other anti-piracy software firms) at any time. Software found not to be in compliance with copyright laws will be removed and replaced with a licensed copy.

Computing Services will provide certain software that is commonly used by the majority of the University’s employees, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, and anti-virus software. Some software manufacturers allow for non-concurrent use of a license on an office computer and an employee’s home computer. Computing Services will not provide non-concurrent licenses at off premise sites due to the inability to track these licenses.

In order to provide the best possible service and support, and to reduce the cost of software site licenses, Computing Services, in conjunction with the Center for Learning and Teaching with Technology, has standardized on Microsoft Office Professional and Symantec Endpoint Protection.

Popular Software Titles and Guidelines for Faculty and Staff to Obtain:

• Microsoft Office for Windows or Macintosh: Available through standard deployment of leased or owned equipment or by request for any University-owned PC or Mac.
• Microsoft Visual Studio: Installed in Labs. Available by request for staff and faculty machines.
• Adobe Acrobat: Available by request for staff and faculty machines.
• SAS: Installed in Labs. Available by request for staff, faculty and student machines.
• SPSS (Base): Installed in Labs. Available by request for staff and faculty machines.
• SPSS Advanced Modules: Available by request for staff and faculty machines.
• Adobe Products: Faculty and staff may purchase Adobe products at level three pricing with the University’s CLP Membership No. 4400062846.
• Symantec Endpoint Protection: Available through standard deployment of leased or owned equipment or by request for any University-owned PC or Mac.
• Other products: Faculty and staff may obtain pricing and submit orders to Purchasing. If assistance is needed, contact Computing Services.
  

Software Quality Assurance and Compliance Policy for Network Server & Lab Installations

It is no longer possible for individuals to install software on staff or faculty desktops or lab computers. Laptops or Macintosh users have administrative rights and individuals can install additional licensed software to laptops.

Instructors wishing to have a software application installed in a lab for use by 20 or more people simultaneously must provide Computing Services the original installation media, installation guide, and the appropriate proof of license. Note that the licenses for some software may limit our ability to install it on the network. These materials must be provided a minimum of sixty days before the software is needed. Because it is impossible to predict how the software will interact with our network and other software already installed, we cannot guarantee that a program will work on our system.

For programs that will be used by less than 20 people, the instructor may install the application on up to 5 machines in a lab not normally used for classroom instruction, plus an “instructor’s machine” in one of the teaching labs. If fewer licenses are owned, then only that many licenses may be installed. The instructor will be told which machines to install the program on and will be given a password which can be used to disable the security on the machine for the duration of the installation procedure. Software installed in this way will only be available on those designated machines. Computing Services will make a reasonable attempt to keep these designated systems functioning with the additional software, but in the event that the machine needs to have it’s base configuration and software restored from backup, the instructor will be contacted and will need to reinstall the application.

In all cases, software must be owned or licensed by the University, even if the application is only to be used for demonstration purposes. No software owned by an individual will be installed on the systems.