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  1. Questar III BOCES IT Helpdesk Support Portal
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  3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • How To Lock Your PC plus icon minus icon
  • To ensure your computer is secure when you are not at it, please lock your PC with the simple keyboard shortcut below.   On a Windows Device: Select the Windows key and "L" key at the same time to ... See more
  • i-Ready – Login Issues, Class Roster, and SchoolTool Configuration Help plus icon minus icon
  • i-Ready login problems are often caused by SchoolTool class roster configuration. These issues are managed by Questar III Student Services, not the IT Helpdesk.For i-Ready login or roster issues, p... See more
  • Restarting Your PC plus icon minus icon
  • It is good practice to regularly restart your computer - restarting not only allows for important updates to take place, but also resolves issues with computer performance, and hardware issues. We ... See more
  • SchoolTool – Password Resets, Access, and Account Help plus icon minus icon
  • SchoolTool is used for student information management. This system is managed by our Data and Analytics Department, not the IT Helpdesk.For SchoolTool account issues, including password resets, log... See more
  • WinCapWeb – Password Resets and Account Help plus icon minus icon
  • WinCapWeb is used for payroll and financial management functions. This system is managed by the Payroll Department, not the IT Helpdesk.For WinCapWeb account issues, including password resets or lo... See more
  • Connecting to Questar-Guest Wifi for Visitors plus icon minus icon
  •   Connecting to Questar-Quest Wi-Fi (Visitors at Central Office) Visitors at our Central Office will only need to provide their name and email to gain access to the guest wireless network. Launch ... See more
  • Damaged Device Form plus icon minus icon
  • Staff may need to send broken devices back to the Helpdesk for replacement or repair. We ask that before doing so, that a Device Repair-Replacement Request Form is filled out and sent either with t... See more
  • Email Encryption Guide plus icon minus icon
  • There are many layers of security features that protect our email communications by default. However, an additional technology called email encryption is available to Questar III employees which ca... See more
  • External eMail banners and eMail Security plus icon minus icon
  • External eMail Banner:A warning banner is inserted at the top of all emails received from external email senders:This banner is intended to help you better identify senders as non-Questar staff and... See more
  • Frontline (AESOP) Absence Management – Password Resets & Account Help (Handled by HR) plus icon minus icon
  • Frontline Absence Management (formerly AESOP) is used for absence and substitute requests. This system is managed by Human Resources (SubFinder service), not the IT Helpdesk.For Frontline/AESOP acc... See more
  • Frontline IEP Direct – Password Resets, Account Login, and IEP Support plus icon minus icon
  • Frontline IEP Direct is used for special education program management. This system is managed by Student Services / Special Education, not the IT Helpdesk.For Frontline IEP Direct account issues, i... See more
  • Frontline Professional Growth (My Learning Plan) – Password Resets, Account Login, and Professional Development Help plus icon minus icon
  • Frontline Professional Growth (formerly My Learning Plan) is managed by Human Resources / Professional Development, not the IT Helpdesk.For account issues, password resets, or professional developm... See more
  • IT Helpdesk Contacts and Technology Systems Help - Who to Contact for Technical Issues plus icon minus icon
  • Primary IT Helpdesk Contact Methods Helpdesk Portal (Preferred Method) Website: https://support.questar.org Access IT guides, training resources, helpful tips, and submit support tickets. When sub... See more
  • Questar III - Email Signature Generator plus icon minus icon
  •   In collaboration with the Communications Department and the Executive Team, we have created a web app to standardize branding with our emails to improve brand consistency.  There should be no mod... See more
  • SchoolMessenger – Access, Messaging Issues, Contact Lists & Updates plus icon minus icon
  • SchoolMessenger access, messaging delivery, contact list changes, and updates are handled by Health and Safety, not the IT Helpdesk.For SchoolMessenger access or messaging support, including contac... See more
  • Software Request Process – Protecting Our Students, Staff, and Organization plus icon minus icon
  • At Questar III, we take data privacy, security, and resource management very seriously. To maintain compliance with state and federal laws, protect our community, and ensure we are making the best ... See more
  • Staff Data Access Request Form plus icon minus icon
  • Please complete the form below to request access to a former staff member's data, email, device, or files.  See more
  • What to do if you are asked to sign into Adobe Acrobat plus icon minus icon
  • Occasionally, automatic Windows and Adobe updates can have the unintended effect of signing users out of their Adobe applications.   Please close this window and open the Creative Cloud applicatio... See more
  • Windows Update policies at Questar III plus icon minus icon
  • In order to keep devices secure and safe from malware such as ransomware, trojans, and keyloggers, Questar III has set Microsoft Windows Update policies to keep devices updated in a timely manner. ... See more

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