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The Villanova issued laptop has been optimized to
operate on the Villanova wireless network. Please do not change any
wireless settings on this laptop.
All of the requirements
below must be met in order for your wireless connection to properly
work.
Windows XP
Service Pack 2Windows XP Service Pack 2 provides the latest
security and reliability updates to the Windows XP family of operating
systems. Windows XP SP2 is designed to ensure
Windows XP platform compatibility with newly released software and
hardware, and includes updates that resolve issues discovered by
customers or by Microsoft's internal testing team.
Note: Please make sure your machine is in good
working order before installing Window XP SP2. Villanova is not
responsible for any malfunction of Windows XP SP2.
Villanova Wireless Secure W2
Client
Click here to learn more about SecureW2 and its download
Windows Pop-ups Must be EnableD
If pop-ups are not enabled, follow the instructions below.
Note: Editing the registry is a risky operation. Please call
610-519-7777 for assistance. User Support is not responsible for
problems created due to registry editing.
To turn on balloon tips in applications that support XP Themes:
Method 1
- Go to Start, Run, type “gpedit.msc”
and click OK
- Under User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start
Menu and Taskbar\
- Double click Remove Balloon Tips on Start Menu items
- Click Disabled, click OK, and Reboot
Method 2 (If
Balloon Pop-ups are already turned OFF)
To turn on balloon pop-ups in applications that
support XP Themes…
- Go to Start, Run, type “regedit” and click OK. Then go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
- Delete the DWORD value EnableBalloonTips and Reboot
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