Indiana University

Music Information Technology Services

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question/answer that you would like to have appear on this page, send an e-mail to musicits [at] indiana [dot] edu

Q: How do I login to Windows PCs in the Jacobs School of Music?

A: When you sit down at a Windows computer in your office at JSoM, you'll see a login prompt. To log in, you need an ADS Domain account. To log into the computer, follow the instructions below:

  1. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del.
  2. In the "Username" field, type your username.
  3. In the "Password" field, type the password for your ADS Domain account. Unless you've changed it, this is the same password for your IU network password (probably the same as your IU email password).
  4. Make sure the third line selection is "ADS"
  5. Click OK.

Note: If you get an error message, you may have typed your username or password incorrectly. Repeat the login process. If you're still unable to log in, you may not have an ADS Domain account or the passwd is incorrect. Please call 855-7832 or 855-6789 for more help.

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Q:  What should I do if my computer keeps locking up?  

A:  Computers and their various programs sometimes freeze.  Don't panic.  It is best if you save all current programs frequently. If your computer freezes press Ctrl-Alt-Del and attempt to log off. If you are able, Re-Logging in to your computer should fix the problem.

If that doesn't fix the problem, try Restarting your computer.  If your computer keeps locking up on a certain program, you should report it to MITS by sending an email to musicits [at] indiana [dot] edu.

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Q: When should I restart my computer (Start – Shutdown and choose Restart)?

A: Restart your computer if:

  • You are experiencing computer lockups.
  • The computer is running noticeably slow
  • You see your Norton Antivirus shield (bottom right) with a red circle around it.

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Q:  How do I access the room scheduling for Jacobs School of Music classrooms?

A:  Stephanie Gott (recsched [at] indiana [dot] edu) handles all of the room scheduling in the JSoM except for the Faculty Development Lab in M371. The Faculty Development Lab can be scheduled through MITS by sending an email to musicits [at] indiana [dot] edu.

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Q: What should I do if my flash drive is not working?

A: The flash drive is trying to use the F: drive which is mapped to Music1, you will need to change the drive letter the flash drive is using.  Do so by:

  • Right mouse-click on “My Computer” and select “Manage”
  • Click on “Disk Management”
  • Right mouse-click on “Disk 1 Removable” and select “Change Drive Letter and Path”
  • Click “Change” and give it another drive letter (e.g., G)
  • Click OK at the message that follows.

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Q: How can I share files with other users?

A: Music1 has a folder called "Sandbox" that people can use to share files with other departments. It is located at: \\Music1\pc\groups\sandbox.

Also see the tutorial entitled: How to Share Files with IU as well as non-IU Users (pdf)

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Q: How can I access my email from home?

A: Email is most easily accessed remotely via web browsers.

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Q: What do I do if my email is over quota?

A: Do one or all of the following

  • Clean out your deleted items
  • Save large attachment files to your computer and delete the message
  • Create an archive file. See the tutorial entitled: Setting up an Archive Folder in Outlook (pdf)

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Q: How do I check my print quota (for printing in UITS STC facilities)?

A: Point your browser to: https://stcweb.stc.indiana.edu/Framework/Apps/Print/

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Q: My hard drive is getting full. What can I do to free up space?

A: You can delete the files from the following folders:

  • C:\Temp – You might not have that folder, however if you do, you can delete everything in there.
  • C:\Windows\Temp – You can do an Edit – Select All and delete everything in that folder. (make sure to close your programs down first since they are considered temp files when they are open)
  • C:\Documents and Settings\<your username>\Local Settings\Temp – You can do an Edit – Select All and delete everything in that folder. (If you don’t see Local Settings folder, click on Tools – Folder Options – View Tab and Select the Show hidden files and folders option.)

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Q: Does MITS have any portable equipment that I can take to a non-equipped room or to a conference?

A: Yes, MITS has the following that can be reserved by sending an email to: musiclib_circ [at] indiana [dot] edu.

  • 2 projectors (both connect to laptops using VGA)
  • 6 PC Laptops
  • 1 MAC Powerbook G4
  • 1 Digital Camera
  • 1 Digital MiniDV Camcorder
  • 1 PolyCom Phone Conferencing Unit

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Q: Why isn't my printer working?

A: There are many reasons why your printer might not work, but the ways to fix it are generally simple.

Some general tips to try when your printer is not working, before calling for tech support:

  • Check the paper tray to make sure there is paper.
  • Check the paper tray to make sure there is NOT too much paper.  The tray should be about half full of paper.
  • Make sure you are using the correct printer paper.  You can get your printer paper from Christina in the Mailroom.
  • Check to be sure the paper tray is completely closed.
  • Turn the printer off and back on.
  • If you are printing a very large document, print the document in three to four pages at a time instead of all the pages at one time.
  • Verify the printer cable is plugged into the back of the printer.
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