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  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  

These are some of the most frequently asked questions at the Help Desk. If you don't see the information you are looking for, you may contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@uidaho.edu or 208-885-HELP (4357). Note: You may search our FAQ pages through the "Search E-Support" option at the left.


*For questions regarding Microsoft Exchange please click here.*

*For questions regarding Vandal Live Mail (for students) please click here.*

myUIdaho

*For general information regarding myUIdaho please click here.*

*For myUIdaho FAQ please click here.*


Windows 7 FAQ


Account FAQ


What UI accounts are used where and what are they called?

How do I activate my Vandal Live Mail account?

Why do passwords expire?

How do I change my password(s)?

What is a "sponsored" account?

How do I setup and manage a group/shared email account?

When are accounts deleted?
 

Transition from Novell to Active Directory

How do I manually uninstall the Novell Client?

How do I join the Active Directory domain?

How do I manually join Active Directory if the Domain Joining Tool was unsuccessful?

How do I verify that my drives are mapped correctly?

How do I access my drives with Windows?

How do I access my drives with Mac OS X?

What are my options now that personal web space is no longer provided by UI?


How do I protect myself and my PC...

   ...from e-mail phishing  
   ...from viruses?
   ...from spam?
   ...from Windows vulnerabilities? (Microsoft's "Security & Privacy" site)
   ...from spyware and adware
   ...when traveling abroad

How do I check my University E-mail (For Staff/Faculty)...

   ...using the recommended Outlook 2007 setup
   ...using Outlook Web Access
   ...using Entourage 2004/2008
   ...using a Blackberry Mobile Device

   ...using an IMAP account with enhanced security settings
      ...in Outlook 2007
      ...in Outlook 2003
      ...in Entourage 2004/2008
      ...in Mozilla Thunderbird
      ...in OS X Mail

   ...using a POP account with enhanced security settings (not recommended)
        Before you setup the e-mail client please do the following:   
            1.    Log in to https://support.uidaho.edu/
            2.    Select the "Exchange Features" menu item.
            3.    Next to the POP3 service option select "Set to Enable" to enable POP3 service.
            4.    Select the relevant e-mail client instructions from the list below.     
      ...in Outlook 2007
      ...in Outlook 2003
      ...in Entourage 2004/2008
      ...in Mozilla Thunderbird
      ...in OS X Mail

   ...using a web enabled phone and Outlook Mobile Access


Miscellaneous FAQ

How do I enter the UI Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key?
   ...in Windows XP?
   ...in Windows XP Service Pack 2? Macromedia Flash Icon (Click TV for interactive tutorial)

How do I use the internet to find an answer to my problem?

How do I find e-mail headers?
    ...in Outlook 2003/2007
    ...in Vandalmail Live

How do I change my e-mail client's password?

How do I forward my U of I e-mail to another e-mail address?

How do I set an auto-reply or vacation message on my U of I e-mail?

Where do I find information on using Blackboard? (Blackboard Help page)

How do I change my Banner password?

How do I find information about Banner, the UI administrative system?

What software does the Help Desk support?

How do I setup a printer on the network/what name do I use?

How do I install the UI Root SSL Certificate?

What is a wallplate id/how do I find my MAC address?

How do I access my User Directory and Shared Space?

What are the system requirements for the Managed Security Network (MSN)?

 
   
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