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-===== SCS Windows/Vista Lab User Upgrade Information =====+===== SCS Windows/Vista Lab Account Upgrade =====
-===== SCS Linux/Zeta Account Upgrade ===== +There are some exciting changes happening at SCS concerning the Windows labs. The technical staff have upgraded:
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-There are some exciting changes happening at SCS concerning the Windows labs. The technical staff are in the process of upgrading:+
  * the file server (more space for users!)   * the file server (more space for users!)
  * improved login times   * improved login times
 +  * updated software applications
 +  * newer computer hardware
 +
 +<note important>In order to facilitate the changes all users will need to create a new account on the new server. Read the docs below if you need to recover any old files from your old account. </note>
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 +==== How to create a new Lab/Vista account ====
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 +Instructions on how to create a new account are here:
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 +[[http://www.scs.carleton.ca/nethelp/doku.php?id=accounts_and_labs:account_creation | Account Creation]]
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 +More lab information is found here:
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 +[[http://www.scs.carleton.ca/nethelp/doku.php?id=accounts_and_labs:computer_laboratories| SCS Student Computer Labs]]
 +
 +==== How to recover files from your old account ====
 +
 +Some computers in **HP3341** are labeled **Old Server File Recovery Station**.  These computers are connected to the old system.  You can log in to your old account and password, and then copy your files from the computer onto a USB device.
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 +<note>Bring your USB pen when you copy your files</note>
-<note important>In order to facilitate the changes all users will need to create a new account on the new server. Documentation will become available on how to move files from your old account. </note>+=== I forgot my password on the old system! ===
 +If you forgot your password on the old system:
-You will benefit from these changes during the Fall 2009 term.+  - log in normally on a different computer, for example one on the new system 
 +  - After logging in, use a browser to go to https://proton.scs.carleton.ca/web_newacct/ 
 +  - follow the instructions ((remember to choose 'change password')) 
 +  - go back to an old system and use your newly changed password
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