FAQs
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I'm not sure how to log into my PC.
- Faculty/Staff
- You will need to use your HOKIES username and password combination to log into any of the department Windows computers. If you do not have a HOKIES account you can create it here: https://hokiespw.ais.vt.edu/selfservice/. Once you have completed these steps, you will now be able to login to the compters. Please let us know when you have done this so we can give you all the proper access to everything the department has to offer.
- Student
- If you do not have a CNTRLSRVS or HOKIES account, you will need to get one created. Some of our students have been entered into Banner as employees, so let's first check and see if you can create a HOKIES account, https://hokiespw.ais.vt.edu/selfservice/. If you are able to create a HOKIES account, then use this to log into the computers. Please let us know when you have done this so we can give you all the proper access to everything the department has to offer. If you were not able to create this type of account, then you will need to get yoru faculty or staff member that you work for to send us and email with your name and PID and we will will create you a CNTRLSRVS account.
How do I get Administrative rights to my computer?
- Having Administrative Rights on your desktop or lab computer can be dangerous. If you wish to have these rights, please print out and sign this form and return it to us as soon as possible.
How do I access my Home drive (H:) from my:
How do I access my Lab drive (L:) from my:
- PC
Follow the same instructions on accessing your Home Drive but use \\kingdom.cntrlsrvs.w2k.vt.edu\[YourLastName]Lab- For example: \\kingdom.cntrlsrvs.w2k.vt.edu\walterslab
- Mac
Follow the same instructions on accessing your Home Drive but use smb://kingdom.cntrlsrvs.w2k.vt.edu/[YourLastName]Lab- For example: smb://kingdom.cntrlsrvs.w2k.vt.edu/walterslab
How do I restore a file on my Home Drive?
How do I get a VPN account?
- If you are having problems accessing the server from off campus, you probably need to signup for a VPN account. The following link will explain to you about what a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is and how to set the account up.
Outlook handbook
- FDI handbook (pdf document)
- Mike's handbook (pdf document)
How do I access my website on hosting?
Follow the instructions on this page to configure your computer to access the new location for your faculty web pages. When it refers to [Your Site], replace with www.biol.vt.edu/faculty/[Your LastName].
How do I connect to LaserGene?
- PC (pdf document)- Client Installer (VT PID required)
- Mac (pdf document)- Client Installer (VT PID required)