On May 31st, ZOOM will be upgrading their online meeting platform software to the lates 5.0 version. Zoom 5.0 will offer its users a number of enhancements that will increase their control when hosting meetings and tools to help further prevent unauthorized users from accessing meetings (Zoom Bombing). A list of the new enhancements can be found below.
Important notice for all Chapman University site license users. If you are using a Chapman University PC and are using a Zoom site license, prior to May 31, you will need to uninstall your current Zoom desktop app/client, and install the latest Zoom 5.0 software version. This will prevent any potential issues with hosting or attending meetings after the May 31st upgrade. Here’s how!
Uninstalling Old Zoom Instructions:
- In your Windows 10 search field (bottom left corner), type “Control Panel“.
- Click on the Control Panel app
- Select “Programs“.
- Select “Programs and Features“
- Scroll to the bottom of the programs list to locate Zoom
- Right-Click Zoom, and select “Uninstall“.
- The software will then uninstall, and the dialog window will close once the software uninstall completes (approximately 20 – 30 seconds).
Installing the latest Zoom 5.0 desktop app/client software:
- Download the latest Zoom 5.0 software version by visiting Chapman.zoom.us/download
- Click the blue “Download” button the first option titled “Zoom Client for Meetings”
- Open your Downloads folder in your browser or your file explorer, and click the “ZoomInstaller.exe” file.
- A dialog window will open asking if you would like to run the file. Click “Run”.
- The installer window will open during the installation, and will close when it completes (approximately 5 – 10 seconds).
- To start using your new Zoom 5.0 desktop app/client, simply type Zoom in the Windows 10 search field (bottom-left corner). Click “Start Zoom”.
Starting Zoom:
- Once you open the new Zoom 5.0 app/client, click “Sign In”.
- On the right-side of the sign in window, select “SignIn with SSO”
- Enter “Chapman” as the company domain name. Click “Continue”.
- If prompted, enter your Chapman email address and password”
- Click “Open Zoom”
Below is a glimps of some of the new Zoom 5.0 security enhancements. (Information sources from an online PSA provided by Zoom)
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“Report a User” Hosts can report users to Zoom’s Trust & Safety team, who will review any potential misuse of the platform and take appropriate action.
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“Enable Waiting Room” All hosts may now turn on the Waiting Rooms while their meeting is already in progress.
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“Lock Meeting” Lock your meeting after everyone has arrived to prevent any unwanted disruptions.
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“Remove Participants” The host may remove a participant and they will be unable to re-enter the meeting.
- Additional Enhancements
If you would like to assistance with upgrading your Zoom app/client on your Chapman-owned device, please contact the IS&T service desk at Servicedesk@chapman.edu.



