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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!) | ||
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| * newer computer hardware | * 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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| - | ==== How to create a new Windows account ==== | + | |
| Instructions on how to create a new account are here: | Instructions on how to create a new account are here: | ||
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| ==== How to recover files from your old account ==== | ==== How to recover files from your old account ==== | ||
| - | There are three machines available in HP3341 that are connected to the old file server, they are labeled as such. You can log into those machines using your old account and password and then copy your files. | + | 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 the files</note> | + | |
| + | <note>Bring your USB pen when you copy your files</note> | ||
| === I forgot my password on the old system! === | === I forgot my password on the old system! === | ||
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| If you forgot your password on the old system: | If you forgot your password on the old system: | ||
| - | - go to one of the three machines in HP3341 that are part of the old network | + | - log in normally on a different computer, for example one on the new system |
| - | - type in 'newacct' as the login with no password | + | - After logging in, use a browser to go to https://proton.scs.carleton.ca/web_newacct/ |
| - follow the instructions ((remember to choose 'change password')) | - follow the instructions ((remember to choose 'change password')) | ||
| - | - login using your newly changed password | + | - go back to an old system and use your newly changed password |
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