What is Get Unconnected, and what does it do?
The Get Unconnected software for Windows allows you to customize, reapply, or remove the majority of Get Connected's security and network enhancements.
Note: If you run Get Unconnected, you still need to keep your system secure, as stipulated in UIPO's IT-12: Security of Information Technology Resources.
Get Unconnected can customize the following:
- Security policies
- Blocked ports
- IPv6 settings (Windows 7 and Vista only)
- Incoming Echo Request (ICMP) settings
- NTLMv2 settings
- Automatic update settings
Get Unconnected can also:
- Uninstall campus virtual private network (VPN) clients
- Remove your computer from the campus ADS domain
- Migrate ADS domain profiles to local profiles
Get Unconnected cannot:
- Modify firewall settings
- Remove antivirus software
- Remove Windows updates
- Restore auto-dial or TCP/IP settings
If you wish to configure or uninstall the above, you can do so through
automatic updates, firewall, or
the Add/Remove Programs or Network control
panels.
Running Get Unconnected
Note: You need the latest version of Get Connected to run Get Unconnected. If you are prompted to upgrade Get Connected, do so before continuing.
To start Get Unconnected:
- Open the
Startmenu.
- Navigate to the
Indiana Universityfolder, and then expand theGet Connectedprogram folder.
- Click
Start Get Unconnected.
If you need help with Get Unconnected, contact your campus Support Center.
Last modified on December 20, 2011.







