Furman University

Effective Date(s): 03/17/06

Title: Data Transfer Policy For Routine Computer Replacement

Applicable: Furman University (Faculty and Staff)

Contacts: The Computer Help Desk ext.3277

Background: To ensure a common understanding between the end user and ITS during routine computer replacement, it has become necessary to standardize a local data storage location.

Policy: When transferring data to a replacement system, only data stored in the Documents and Settings directory on a Windows computer or the Users directory on a Macintosh computer will be transferred.

Guidelines

1. All software installed by ITS will be configured by default to save data into the Documents and Settings directory on a Windows computer or the Users directory on a Macintosh computer.
2. Users installing or re-installing any software on their Furman-owned computer are responsible for directing the default save locations of that software to their My Documents folder on a Windows computer or the Home folder on a Macintosh computer.
3. When systems are replaced, only user data from the Documents and Settings directory on a Windows computer or the Users directory on a Macintosh computer will be transferred.
4. If users with non-standard fonts, scripts, macros, custom reports, or software installed on their computer have any questions about transferring those items to their My Documents folder on a Windows computer or the Documents folder on a Macintosh computer, they should contact ITS before their computer is replaced.
5. All users are encouraged to contact ITS if they have any questions about saving their data to the correct location.
6. ITS will not be held responsible for the loss of data stored in any other location.