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This page is here to assist users with common computer problems they may come across in the computer labs.
Common questions:

How do I format my disk?
How do I check my school e-mail?
What if I didn't bring a disk to save my work?
The computer keeps freezing up, what can I do?
I left my disk in the computer, where is it now?


Formatting Disks-
Go to 'My Computer' and find 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) under Removable Storage. With a disk inserted, right click the mouse and click "Format...' . You may enter a Volume Lable, but this is optional. Select 'Quick Format' check box and click start.


Checking e-mail

Login to ChokerMail

When you register for Grays Harbor College classes, you will automatically receive your own GHC web email account.
Password resets are available in person with ID.
Contact Person is Ralph Hogaboom Room 202, Phone: (360) 538-4187, E-mail: rhogaboo@ghc.edu


Saving on Lab computers-
The computers are set up with software that will restore all memory and settings at start up. If you need to save information but lack a disk/flash drive you can save the information to your Desktop or MyDocuments folder (these are on the server).

STEPS: Choose "Save As" then Click the down arrow accross from "Save in" scroll down and select Desktop or MyDocuments and then "Save". You may access these folders from almost any lab computer on campus.


Computer Freezes up when working on document-
Software installed on the campus computers seem to lock up the computers when working off the 3 1/2 inch floppy drives. To overcome these problems do not work directly off the disk, but instead save the disk information to "My Documents" or "Desktop" and work off of that. Once you are done then save it back to the disk. Alternately using a flash drive works well. This will help prevent the computer from freezing up.


I left my disk/flash drive in the computer-
Sometimes people leave disks/flash drives in the computers. If a disk is left in a computer the lab assistant will place the disk on the dry erase board at the front of the room. Check the dry erase board or room 2313 for lost disks. Flash drives are placed in room 2313.

 

Grays Harbor College
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE
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Aberdeen, WA 98520

(360) 532-9020
or toll-free (in WA state) 1-(800) 562-4830
Fax: (360) 538-4299

Off-Campus Locations
Riverview Education Center, Raymond: (360) 875-9466
Columbia Education Center, Ilwaco: (360) 642-9433
Whiteside Education Center, Aberdeen: (360) 533-9733


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