Novell Network Login (Windows 98)

Password Expiration

Introduction

Note: most PCs on campus run the Windows 98 operating system. Instructions will differ if you are logging in to a Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 PC.

Note: this username and password is separate from those needed to access your electronic mail account (e.g. CC:Mail select the Changing Your Password link)

Procedure

• Type in your username and initial password as usual
• The screen should now show:

• Aside: the network login procedure has been programmed to require you to change your password every 40 days. It is important that you change your password before the end of your 5 grace logins; otherwise you could be locked out of your account. Be sure to choose a password that is:
• at least 5 characters long
• a combination of letters and numbers (this is the most secure way)
• not easily guessed by others
• not shared with others (remember, you are responsible for this account)
• Suggestion: combine parts of things you can easily remember but would be hard for someone else to guess
• Note: if you choose an easily guessable password, you become the weak link in overall campus network security, which affects everyone. Please consider the needs of others.
• Position the mouse cursor over the Yes button; click the left mouse key.
• The screen will now show:

• Type your carefully-chosen new password where indicated
• Retype the new password where indicated
• Position the mouse cursor over the OK button; click the left mouse key.
• If you typed the same new password twice, you will be successful in changing the password
• A Change Windows Password window will now appear in the top left corner of the screen:

• Without typing any new passwords, position the mouse cursor over the upper left OK button; click the left mouse key.
• The screen will now show that you were successful in changing the password:

• Position the mouse cursor over the OK button; click the left mouse key.
• At this point, it will take around 30 seconds for the login procedure to complete itself. Once finished you will see a screen with desktop icons; you are ready to start work
• Note: when logging in, always be sure to allow the network sufficient time to finalise settings.
• Note: if you exceed the number of grace logins, you will be locked out of your account. If that happens, please contact Network Services (375.7286 or email dlinster@wscgate.wsc.edu ) to regain access.
• If you have questions about logging in, please contact Jon Kendall at The CITE (375.7090 or jkendall@wscgate.wsc.edu ).