S.J. Quinney College of Law : University of Utah : Salt Lake City, UT

Prepare your laptop for Exam4

In order to use Exam4, you need to disable your Antivirus and Firewall software, and disable hibernation mode.

How to Disable Antivirus and Firewall programs:

This is usually done by locating the Antivirus/Firewall icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. If you don't see the icon click on the little arrow in the bottom right corner, this should expand the icon menu. Hover over each one to get a description. Once you have found the proper icon right-click on it and then left-click on the disable option.
Don't forget to enable it again when you are done with Exam4.
If you are having any trouble please feel free to contact the helpdesk.

Disabling Hibernation mode:

It's important to disable hibernate mode when using Exam4.  Below are steps on disabling hibernate mode in Windows XP.  Please see Help Desk if you have trouble disabling this feature.

1. Click on Start
2. Select Control Panel
3. Double click on Display and click on Screensaver tab
4. Click on Power button near the bottom
   
5. In the Power Options Properties window click on the Hibernate tab
6. If the Enable hibernation checkbox is checked uncheck it. Otherwise leave it unchecked
7. Click OK on the Power Options Properties window and click OK on the Display Properties window
   

Note: some laptops have their own power management utility, consult the documentation or contact the vendor support on how to use their utility.

Feel free to call, email or drop by the Help Desk if you have any further questions.

Macbook/Macbook Pro Exam4 taking tips

Although Apple computers are not supported by the Law School, it is possible to use Exam4 using the new Macbook and Macbook Pro computers. Here are a few tips:

• Bootcamp and Windows XP must be installed. Exam4 will not work with Parallels. HERE is a link to download Bootcamp.
• Apple computers use the command button for copy and paste (the Apple key). Windows computers use the control button (ctrl). If the command button is used on the Windows side, it is the same as pressing Alt+Tab which minimizes your Exam4 window and brings you to the desktop. This is something that should be avoided during the exam.
• Macbooks and Macbook Pros only have 1 button. HERE is some software to emulate a second button by pressing ctrl+click. Another option would be to bring a USB mouse.
  
• Exam4 will not work with older Apple computers (iBook & Powerbook) because Windows cannot be installed natively on them.
  

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Using the Electronic Exam Reserve

Internet Explorer seems to be having trouble accessing the Electronic Exam Reserve on the Library page. To access the Reserve without problems, please use our recommended browser: Firefox.

You can download it at www.getfirefox.com



Contact the Help Desk if you need the Reserve password.

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