The UWA Library is implementing a new operating environment on library computers in early February 2008. Our computers will be running Microsoft Windows Vista with Internet Explorer 7 and Office 2007, and will provide access to a number of other updated applications.
UWA staff and students will also have access to Adobe Acrobat Standard and Endnote X1.
We appreciate your patience during the rollout period and would welcome your views on any aspect of the new operating environment.
Please email Ask a Question with your feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Why are you changing?
- What software is included?
- How can I save documents?
- What if my documents have been created in earlier versions of Word or Excel?
- Where can I get help with using the new Word 2007?
- Where can I get help using the new Excel 2007?
- Where can I get help using the new PowerPoint 2007?
- Where can I get help using EndNote X1?
Known Issues
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Library’s current operating system, Windows 2000, is nearing the end of its lifecycle, with increasingly limited support. Upgrading to a new operating system enables the Library to maintain service levels and take advantage of new and updated technologies and applications.
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition
Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
Endnote X1 (UWA staff and students only)
Adobe Acrobat Standard 8 (UWA staff and students only)
Abobe Acrobat Reader 8 (guest users)
Internet Explorer 7
A player for all your favourite media types
Power DVD
A range of plugins and add-ins
As previously, you must save all documents to a removable drive. You can temporarily save documents to the Documents folder while you are logged on to the computer.
What if my documents have been created in earlier versions of Word or Excel?
The Library has set its Office 2007 default to Office 97 2003 compatibility mode so that documents can be easily transferred between versions.
Where can I get help with using the new Word 2007?
For a brief (6 mins 40 secs) introduction and demonstration of Word 2007 see Up to Speed with Word 2007 (You will need headphones for this available from the Inquiry/Lending Desk). To quickly find where 2003 Word commands are now located go to the Interactive Word 2003 to Word 2007 Command Reference Guide
Where can I get help using the new Excel 2007?
For a brief (6 mins 30 secs) introduction and demonstration of Excel 2007 see Up to Speed with Excel (You will need headphones for this available from the Inquiry/Lending Desk). To quickly find where 2003 Excel commands are now located go to the Interactive Excel 2003 to Excel 2007 Command Reference Guide
Where can I get help using the new PowerPoint 2007?
For a brief (7 mins) introduction and demonstration of PowerPoint 2007 see Up to Speed with PowerPoint (You will need headphones for this – available from the Inquiry/Lending Desk). To quickly find where 2003 PowerPoint commands are now located go to the Interactive PowerPoint 2003 to PowerPoint 2007 Command Reference Guide
Where can I get help using EndNote X1?
Important notice for EndNote users currently using EndNote version 7 or earlier. If you are currently using version 7 (or an earlier version) there are backward compatibility issues with EndNote X1. Once you have converted your data, you cannot easily go back to EndNote 7. Please check the information at EndNote Support before using EndNote on this computer or contact a Reference librarian in this library.
You can access online tutorials at EndNote Support. (You will need headphones for this – available from the Inquiry/Lending Desk). The University of Queensland Library has also prepared a self-teaching EndNoteX1 Tutorial. (Please ask at the Reference Office for more help or information about EndNote).
Known Issues
This section provides information about special situations currently experienced on systems running Vista in the Library. If you are experiencing an issue which is not listed here, please bring it to the attention of staff in the Library, or send details to Ask a Question.
Your feedback will help us to identify problems and improve our service.
PowerDVD does not work on all Computers
Not all Library computers are fitted with DVD players. It is the Library’s intention to include DVD players as it replaces computers.
If you wish to use a DVD from a Library computer, please select a computer which has DVD printed on its drive.
