In this article, you will find the hours of support for DESD- Tech Support and how to contact them. While you can submit a ticket at anytime, be aware of the support hours so that you are aware when DESD will be in touch with you over the issue.
Please try all troubleshooting techniques, ask in Teams, etc before submitting a ticket to DESD.
DESD Support Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. EST
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Before opening a ticket, please try the troubleshooting steps (below).
Step 1: Update Windows
In the start menu of the PC, click on settings.
Click on Update & Security
Click Check for Updates
Check both Window updates and Optional Updates and install all.
Step 2: Clear Cache & Cookies
Open Chrome
Click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner next to profile image
Click More Tools
Click Clear Browsing Data
Change the time range and select All Time
Check boxes "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files"
Click Clear Data
Close all browsers and reopen
Step 3: Browser Reset
Open Chrome
Click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner next to profile image
Click on Settings
In the Search box, type Reset, and click Enter
Restore settings to their original defaults
Reset Settings
Close Chrome (all tabs)
Re-open Chrome and try to access the tool/application again
Step 4: Restart PC
Close out all programs and browsers
Click the Windows icon in the bottom left of your PC monitor
Click on the power button icon
Click Restart
Step 5: Check Internet Speed
Click Go
The process will complete two intervals (Download & Upload)
If the download and upload are slow, unplug the Wifi router and wait 5 min and then plug it back up
Step 6: VPNs
If your project requires a VPN (Handy, Dizzion, GlobalProtect, SRW), make sure you are connected.
Once connected, retry accessing the program/site.
Step 7: Third Party Antivirus
Uninstall or disable all third party antivirus programs/apps.
All third party antivirus programs/apps should be uninstalled (removed) unless you know how to completely disable them.
Examples of third party antivirus programs/apps:
- Malewarebytes
- Avest
- McAfee
- Bitfinder
- Norton
Step 8: Ask in Teams
Sometimes the programs/sites have issues that cause problems when trying to access them. Post in Teams to see if anyone else is having the same issue.
Also search Teams for the issue to see if someone posted a resolution prior.
Ask your GPS/SME/LXG if you need to submit a ticket.
Step 9: Google Search
Go to Google and search for the error you are receiving and the program you are using
Examples:
- Salesforce Error 404
- Windows 10 not updating
Submitting a Ticket
Step 2: Use Gig-O-Bot
Step 3: Select Topic of Issue
Step 4: Follow Prompts
Important Notes
- Ensure you are connected to the internet via an ethernet cable and WIFI is turned off on your PC.
- Ensure you are connected to a VPN if your project requires one.
- Update Windows every day before and after your shift.
- Keep updating Windows until there are no more updates.
- Update Other Updates.
- Properly shutting down your PC will help with errors.
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