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| - | ===== SCS Windows/Vista Lab User Upgrade Information ===== | + | ===== SCS Windows/Vista Lab Account Upgrade ===== |
| - | There are some exciting changes happening at SCS concerning the Windows labs. The technical staff are in the process of upgrading: | + | There are some exciting changes happening at SCS concerning the Windows labs. The technical staff have upgraded: |
| * 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. Documentation will become available on how to move files from your old account. </note> | + | <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> |
| - | You will benefit from these changes during the Fall 2009 term. | + | |
| + | ==== 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]] | ||
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| + | ==== How to recover files from your old account ==== | ||
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| + | 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> | ||
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| + | === I forgot my password on the old system! === | ||
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| + | If you forgot your password on the old system: | ||
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| + | - 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 | ||