Staff Desktop XP
Prerequisites
First Step
If you have an IT Support Representative, please contact them as they should be able to guide you through the process. If not, please read the following instructions; if you have any queries regarding this, please contact IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk.
Prerequisites
The user
The user should be a registered computer user at the University. If not then the department should liaise with personnel to get them registered if they are a permanent member of staff, or should talk to IT Services about getting them registered manually if there is a valid reason for them to be registered without being on the University's salaried payroll.
The hardware
The University's Executive Leadership Team has agreed the Desktop and Laptop Policy.
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A network point must exist where the machine is to be placed. To apply for a new network connection.
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The machine must be unpacked and in place.
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The Operating System must be installed and machine must boot-up without any errors.
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The Ethernet card must be installed and configured.
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Printers - If you have a new printer which is to be networked then a separate request should be made to IT Services regarding getting this set up. Please complete the Printer Request Form.
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Portables must be regularly and reasonably frequently connected to the University network.
For new computers The University has agreed to use H.P. as a sole supplier of Windows computers. We will provide further details of how to purchase as they become available. New computers will use our new Windows 7 Service.
Please contact your IT Support Representative for further information, or phone our Service Desk 222333, or e-mail us at IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk.
In order meet the legal requirements of Campus Agreement you must possess a Microsoft Operating System Licence for the machine.
Apply for the service
There is no need to complete an application form.