FAQ

HelpDesk FAQs
When should I contact the ServiceDesk?
The IT ServiceDesk is the first point of contact for all inquiries to the IT department. Contact ServiceDesk to request any IT service or if you have an immediate problem. If the ServiceDesk staff cannot answer your query, or provide you with the information that you require, they will refer the matter to another member of staff with the relevant expertise or responsibility.



What information do I need to have ready before I contact Help Desk?
Before you Call or Make a request......

Please be ready with the following information when you call the Technology ServiceDesk at 936-273-7385.

Before calling, you should have already done the following items:
  • Rebooted the machine.
  • Checked to make sure all cords are plugged in to both the computer and the wall.
  • For GENERAL QUESTIONS ( Applications, Hardware, Web, Network, etc.), be prepared to give details about the problem. This will save a lot of time and will generate a prompt solution. Write down any error messages and when they occured.
Work Orders:

If you want to open a Work Order, your ServiceDesk Consultant will ask you for the following information:
  • Name (last, first)
  • Phone number or on-campus extension
  • Room number
  • Building
  • Nature of the problem (what is wrong?)
  • User type (student, staff, faculty, etc.)
  • Department (accounting, admissions, etc.)
  • Room where the problem is located (lab, classroom, dorm room, office, etc.)
  • Request type (what you would like done)
  • Item affected (hardware, software, network, etc.)




How many computers on campus?
We have about 200 Macintosh computers and about 1,000 Wintel Boxes.



How do we prioritize our Work Orders?
Work Order Priority

The ServiceDesk Manager's will make the decisions on prioritization of Work Orders. If you have special needs, please contact the ServiceDesk directly.

  • First - "Class in Progress" - If there is a problem in a class in progress, our Techs will stop what ever they are doing and get the classroom up an running as quickly as possible.
  • Second - "Lab/Classroom" - If a instructor reports a problem after his/her class is finished we will get to these problems next.
  • Third - "Faculty/Staff offices"
  • Fourth - "Special Events"
  • Fifth - "Emerging Technology"
Upon completion of the Work Order you will be notified of its completion by eMail.



How do I order AV equipment?
Follow this link.



How do I report a computer or software problem?
Follow this link.



How many users does the ServiceDesk support?
There are a total of about 9,000 users that we support.



Lone Star College-Montgomery
3200 College Park Drive
Conroe TX77384
Phone936.273.7000