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🛑 Current Software Removal Campaigns
1. Microsoft Silverlight
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Version(s) being removed: All versions (EOL since October 2021)
Reason for removal: Silverlight is no longer supported, posing significant security risks.
Recommended alternatives: Modern web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.
Action required:
Users are advised to remove Silverlight manually if it is still installed.
2. Adobe Reader (Older Versions)
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Version(s) being removed: Versions prior to Adobe Reader DC (EOL versions pre-2015)
Reason for removal: Older versions of Adobe Reader have unresolved vulnerabilities and are no longer supported by Adobe.
Recommended alternatives:
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (free)
Foxit Reader (free)
Action required:
Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC through the Company Portal application or an alternative from the university’s software portal.
Uninstall outdated versions of Adobe Reader by following the instructions here.
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🚀 Upcoming Software Removal Campaigns
1. [Placeholder]
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Version(s) being removed:
Planned removal date:
Recommended alternatives:
[Alternative] (free)
Action required:
Users should upgrade to the latest version of [placeholder].
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For any questions or technical assistance, contact the IT Help Desk at techsupport.uconn.edu.
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Last Updated: [Insert Date]
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