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- Turn on the computer and wait until you get the Begin Logon box which reads, Press CTRL + ALT + Delete to log on, then press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. The Logon Information box will appear. Proceed to Step 3.
- If the computer is already logged onto the network, and you see the Desktop screen, someone else has already logged in. You will need to log out and then login with your personal account user name. To do so, Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and a
Windows XP Security box will appear.
- Click on Logoff.
- A Logoff Windows XP box will appear, click OK.
- Then press Ctrl + Alt + Delete again to get the Logon Information box.
- Now, follow the remaining steps on this handout.
- Make sure the CAPS LOCK is not on.
- Type in your user name that you received when you opened your network account in the User Name: box (ex.: aclearma).
- Then type in the temporary password that you received when you opened your network account. Type it in the Password: box (ex.: xyzz123).
- NOTE:
- The user name and password are case sensitive so type your user name and passwords exactly how they are. Case sensitive means the computer can determine the difference between a lowercase and uppercase letter. For example, the computer sees APPLE and apple as two different words.
- Click OK or press the Enter/Return key.
- IMPORTANT NOTE:
- If you mistype your password 5 times within 30 minutes, you will be locked out of the network for 45 minutes. Generally, before 8 p.m. someone can reset your account. To do so, go to the Circulation or Reference desk and ask for assistance.
- You will then see the Windows Desktop screen.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and a Windows XP Security box will appear.
- Click on Change Password.
- A Change Password box will appear.
- You must type your old password in the Old Password: box.
- Type a new password in the New Password: box (ex.: 57chevy).
- NOTE:
- It is recommended to use both numbers and letters in your password. Your new password must be at least 5 characters and no more than 15. You will be asked to change your password in 60 days. Write down your new password and keep it in a safe place. Do not let others use your password.
- NOTE:
- Remember, the user name and password are case sensitive so type your user name and passwords exactly as they appear. Case sensitive means the computer can determine the difference between a lowercase and uppercase letter. For example, the computer sees APPLE and apple as two different words.
- Once you have typed your new password in the New Password: box, you must retype it in the Confirm New Password: box.
- Click OK or press ENTER.
- A Change Password box will appear stating, Your password has been changed. Click OK.
- You will then see the Windows XP Security box.
- If you want to logoff, click on Logoff. A Logoff Windows NT box will appear, click OK.
- If you want to get back to the Desktop screen, click on Cancel.
When you have finished your session on the computer, it is IMPERATIVE that you logoff from the computer so no one can print from your individual network account.
- NOTE:
- You will be held responsible for any loss in your network printing balance or any improper action by you or anyone using you account which violates the University of Mississippi's Computer Usage Policy.
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