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8/21/2017

determing Windows version via BAT script

Need to determine which version of Windows on laptops via CMD file:



for /f "tokens=4-5 delims=. " %%i in ('ver') do set VERSION=%%i.%%j
 
ECHO   %version% 


@echo off
for /f "tokens=4-7 delims=[.] " %%i in ('ver') do 
     (if %%i==Version (set v=%%j.%%k) else (set v=%%i.%%j)) 
 
if %v% == "10.0" goto  Win10

if %v% == "6.1" goto  Win7


:Win7
echo   Windows 7
goto exit

:Win10
echo   Windows 10
goto exit


:exit
pause

8/15/2017

remove Box login from Apple OS

Need to remove Box sync software from Apple computer (keeps pop up on login):


  • Quit Box Sync from the menu in the task bar.
  • For users on Mac OS X 10.10+, open System Preferences > Extensions. Click Finder in the left-hand panel and unselect Box Sync Finder Extension.
  • Delete Box Sync from your Applications folder.
  • Navigate to the Library folder in your user profile
    • Note: The library folder is hidden by default. Follow the steps below to locate the Library folder:
      • Click on Go in the upper left hand toolbar
      • Hold the Alt/Option key on your keyboard and select the Library folder
  • In the Library folder, delete the items below:
    • Macintosh HD/Users/[username]/Library/Logs/Box/Box Sync/
    • Macintosh HD/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Box/Box Sync/
  • Navigate to your Macintosh HD library
    • Click the magnifying glass in your upper right corner of the screen
    • In the Spotlight Search, type Macintosh HD
    • Select Macintosh HD
    • In the Finder window, select the Library folder
  • Delete these items in the Macintosh HD Library
    • HD/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.box.sync.bootstrapper
    • Macintosh HD/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.box.sync.iconhelper
  • Delete the Box Sync password items in Keychain. Open Keychain Access from Applications > Utilities. Click on login under Keychains in the top left. Then click on Passwords under Category. Find the Box Sync items and select Delete "Box Sync" in the right-click menu.

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8/14/2017

IP printing via Chrome OS

Want to setup IP printing to HP printer from student Chromebooks:



Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi

  1. Turn on your printer.
  2. Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network. If you need help, follow your printer manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. If you haven’t yet, turn on your Chromebook and sign in.
  4. Connect your Chromebook to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Add your printer to your Chromebook

Important: You’ll need to know your printer’s IP address, protocol, and queue. To find them, check your printer’s display panel, manual, device specs, or help website.
  1. Click your account photo.
  2. Click Settings Settings.
  3. At the bottom, click Advanced.
  4. In the "Printing" section, click Printers.
  5. Click Add Printer.
  6. Enter your printer information:
    • Name: Type any name.
    • Address: Type your printer’s IP address.
    • Protocol: For most printers, the supported connection protocol is IPP.
    • Queue: For most printers, the queue is ipp/print.
  7. Click Add.
  8. In the box that appears, choose your printer manufacturer and model.
    • To find this info, look at the label on your printer.
    • If you don’t see your printer in the list, check your printer info for its "printer language" or "emulation." Then choose the "Generic" option that looks similar.
    • If you have your printer driver, click Browse to upload it. The file must be 250 kb or smaller.
  9. Click Add.

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