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The FAQs page is a list of the most common questions we receive from our clients. Please click on the question to see the complete answers.

Wiping a Dell Computer for Surplus

Update: This article has been moved to the Answers @ ACES knowledgebase Per university policy, all computers must have their […]

Troubleshooting VPN, Remote, and Other Networking Issues

From time to time, you may find yourself working off campus and experiencing issues connecting to the internet, the campus […]

Outlook 2010 Features and Guides

CITES has provided useful, detailed guides for using many features in Outlook 2010, including Scheduling Assistant and Shared Calendars. You […]

Getting Started with Lync

You can download and install the Lync client for Mac, Windows 7, and Windows XP by following this guide. Once […]

Lync and UC Support Sites

Click here to view a list of Lync and UC support websites.

[OLD] Q. What smartphones will work with the ACES Exchange server?

A. There are several types of phones that work with the ACES Exchange system…

Q. How do I retrieve a Dell E-Quote using iBuy?

Since retrieving a Dell E-Quote from the iBuy system is an infrequent task for most of us, this document will remind you exactly what to click to successfully retrieve an E-Quote

Q. How do I set an Out of Office Autoreply in Outlook, OWA, Mail?

You can set an automatic reply message on your ACES Exchange mailbox either…

Q. What do I do if my NetID password has expired?

A. If you have forgotten your password and…

Q. How do I update my directory Profile information?

A. Some information is taken…

Q. How do I change my NetID password?

A. All CITES-managed passwords, including NetID, can be changed by…

[OLD] Q. How do I change my ACES Active Directory Password?

A. There are 2 recommended ways for…

Q. What is a NetID and how do I request one?

A. Your NetID is a unique username that…

Q. What do I do if I have forgotten my NetID password?

A. CITES manages all NetID/NetID password information. If you have…

[OLD] Q. What is Outlook Web Access (OWA)?

A. Outlook Web Access (OWA) is a web-based service that…

Q. How do I subscribe/unsubscribe from an email distribution list?

A. To request that an individual be added/removed from…

Q. What is “phishing”?

A. “Phishing” is a popular technique used today by…

Q. What is the size limit of an incoming/outgoing email?

A. 65 MB is the current limit…

Q. How can I cancel an open request?

A. The easiest way to cancel an open request is to…

Q. How can I update a request with new information?

A. You may call…

Q. What information should I have before contacting the Helpdesk?

A. For the attendants to fully document your issue, please have your…

Q. How do I report a computer-related problem?

A. There are several ways to…

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