What is Get Unconnected, and what does it do?

The Get Unconnected software 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 Vista only)
• Incoming Echo Request (ICMP) settings
• NTLMv2 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 automatic update settings
• 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

1. Visit Get Connected at: http://getconnected.iu.edu
2. Click Get Unconnected.
   
   
3. Run the file and allow Get Unconnected to update.
   
   
4. Choose from the following network and security configuration options:
   
   
   • Do not make any changes
   • Disable Get Connected's password policies
   • Remove Get Connected's security and network enhancements
   • Customize Get Connected's security and network enhancements
   
   
5. Choose whether or not you would like to remain on the ADS domain. If you are moving off campus, remove yourself from the ADS domain.
   
   
6. Choose whether or not domain user profiles will be migrated to local profiles. UITS recommends migrating your profile if you normally log into your personal computer with your IU credentials.
   
   
7. Review the warning messages and proceed when ready.
   
   
8. Restart your computer.

If you need help with Get Unconnected, contact your campus Support Center.

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