In order to map a network drive, the user will need an account on both the machine they will be using and the main admin server machine with the same username and password. If the user has already been setup with the same username and password on the server, ignore this step. On the main…
A Windows workstation should always be kept updated with the latest software and security patches from Microsoft via Windows Update. Failure to do so can lead to system instability and an increased chance of malicious software being installed, the first signs of which are usually performance degradation and unexpected behaviour of software, including internet…
This FAQ demonstrates how to add a new user onto an admin workstation. On the Windows start menu type lusrmgr.msc in the search box and hit enter. You will then be presented with the Local Users & Groups panel. Click on ‘users‘ You should then see a list of existing users, right click in the centre panel…
Open File Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take ownership of. Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the Security tab. Click the Advanced button. The “Advanced Security Settings” window will appear. Here you need to change the Owner of the key. Click the Change link next…
Please note Windows 7 will no longer be supported from January 2020 – customers are advised to upgrade to Windows 10 – https://faq.scomis.org/kb24897/ The following steps explain how to create a new user on a Windows 7 operating system: Press Start, right hand mouse click on Computer and click on Manage. You will then be presented…
If your users use a domain user at school and a local user at home when logging onto their laptop they face the following issues…