Network Update

We've had several issues lately that prompt me to repeat some standards for technology in the College of SSPA.  First,  never install or uninstall software on your PC without contacting either me or Susan.  Especially, never try reinstalling your operating system (Windows 95 or Windows 98) as this may cause corruption to your operating system that will force me to have to reformat the hard drive and install the software afresh.  This will mean all your data and applications on that hard drive will be lost. 

 A recent upgrade to our server's operating system caused many of our network printers to fail.  Their jet direct cards (network cards) quit talking to the server and I have been unable to upgrade their "firmware."  I am working to either replace or reconfigure those cards, but it is taking some time.  Please be patient.

REMINDER - Windows 98 Users:  One issue with Windows 98 is the shut-down problem that is consistent with that operating system.  This is a known problem with Windows 98 and there are several probable causes and several proposed solutions - many of which will work for a short while, but do not permanently solve the problem.  If your Win98 PC takes forever to shut down, just hold down the power button for 8-10 seconds until it turns off.  This will not hurt the computer and a scan disk will probably occur upon the next start-up.  I suspect that the probable culprit is our virus-scan software and I would rather you have problems shutting down your computer than have it become infected with a destructive virus that may render your computer useless.

If you need to contact either Susan or me, our phone numbers are listed at the right.

Susan Emerson, IT Support Tech     X 3816

Cell phone #  863-0342

Reba McMillan, Network Administrator     X 3816

Cell phone #  850-9315