New login procedure for Windows to be implemented in stages If you use a University computer
running Windows XP, your login procedures are going to change. CFANS OIT will be implementing this change in stages: first on-campus desktops, and later laptops and other off-campus computers. Desktops will have the UMN.EDU (Kerberos Realm) login option removed on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
No changes will be made to laptops at this time.
CFANS will provide further instructions for laptop users after we return from the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Directions for Desktop users The UMN.EDU (Kerberos Realm) login option will no longer be available as of Wednesday, November 18, 2009, so please follow the directions below to change your log in domain from UMN.EDU (Kerberos Realm) to AD. Make the change now to avoid any chance of being locked out of your computer.
The change will not affect
your files or settings. The
change will not affect your files or settings. The new login
procedure has been extensively tested and deployed throughout the
University.
NOTE: Macintosh computers will
not be affected.
Please do this right away to avoid future problems. Change your"log on to" field to AD
1)
When you press Control + Alt + Delete to log in, click
the Options button.
2)
Change the "Log on to:" field to AD.
Enter your Internet ID (x500) user name and password to log in to your computer.
Screen shots by Nate Wagenaar.
More information If you have questions or would like more information about this change, please send an e-mail message to cfans.help@umn.edu.
