Instructions for Executive MBA computer setup
The following steps will guide you through configuring your laptop and installing the required software for use in the Executive MBA program. Each step is required unless otherwise noted.
If you are using a company-owned laptop, please contact your IT group to discuss the changes that will be made to your computer for the EMBA program before you begin the setup process. They may want to do the setup for you. Please advise them that the user account you will utilize on the laptop must have administrative rights so that we can connect you to the UT network. They may contact us by email at cbahelp@utk.edu if they need further information.
Configuring your Computer (All instructions below are Adobe PDF files. Visit adobe.com to install Adobe Acrobat if it is not currently installed on your computer. Once Adobe is installed, continue with the Windows Update instructions).
Computer Setup Checklist (IMPORTANT: print this file to record UTK usernames/passwords and track your progress during the computer setup procedure)
Software install
Windows Updates
Security Essentials Antivirus (Note: If you currently have antivirus (either company installed or bought) do not install this version.)
Spybot
Ad-Aware
MalwareBytes
YOU ARE FINISHED! Now that you have completed all the setup steps above, please email us at cbahelp@utk.edu so that we are aware of your success. In the subject line, put "EMBA set up complete." In the body, put your name and email address. CONGRATULATIONS!
If you experience any problems, please email us at cbahelp@utk.edu. In the subject line please put EMBA: Name of the software in which the problem occurs. In the body of the email, please give us a detailed description of the problem.