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How to Reset Your Password

After graduation, you will no longer have access to the Deacnet network.

In order to ensure ongoing access to your computer, you must log into the campus network using an ethernet cable and an active network jack at least one time between April 29and May 18, 2008. Don't have access to a wired connection or reading this after May 20? Update manually here.

Then, the first time you log in after May 20, 2008 you will be prompted to enter a new password and confirm it. It is imperative that you remember this password, as it will be the only way to log into the ThinkPad after your student login and password expire. The next time you restart the computer, your current student username will be changed to “administrator.” Enter your new password to use the ThinkPad.

Remember: The Service Desk cannot retrieve or reset the new password. If the password is lost, your data will be lost. The only way to continue to use the computer without the new password is to reload the computer using the software disks provided by Information Systems.