Computer Service / IT Support
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Submitting an IT Service Request
Contact CAEE support: caee.support@engr.utexas.edu or Danny Quiroz directly: quiroz@mail.utexas.edu
To submit an IT help ticket for most computer needs, use the form at https://utexas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_02LUHAh0pysxqoR
Te request Administrative Authorization to install new software: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6KVO9fAsLHVsAnz
To authorize a new employee for access to group computer resources: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8f5m50A0IfW6RYF
Finding your computer's name
On an IT service Request trouble ticket, you'll need to include the computer's name and room number. To find the name, usually it is the first line on a yellow sticker that is on the computer. Sometimes the yellow sticker is wrong. To locate the name:
PC Instructions
Go to the Windows Start button and select "Computer"
The computer name is located on the bottom information bar. For CTR computers, it will be something like CTR-lastname Domain:austin.utexas.edu
Recording Screenshots to describe problems
Sometimes it is easier to attach a screenshot of a problem when emailing IT.
Option 1. Use the Snipping tool on PC or a similar tool on Mac
Option 2. Use the "Record Steps to Reproduce a Problem" tool on PC
Note: The screenshots above were first captured using the Problem Steps Recorder (Option 2) and then capturing just a portion of each image using the Snipping tool (Option 1)