FAQ General

Scope of Helpesk Service: What services and issues is VCN not able to help with?

QUESTION

What services and issues is the VCN Helpdesk not able to help with?

DETAILS

VCN does not help with…

  • fix computers
  • install hardware, modems, printers, etc for users
  • troubleshoot hardware/software
  • teach how to use windows, word, excel and other software not related to VCN services.
  • debug/fix/write webpages
  • debug/fix/write cgi/php programs
  • setup advanced features in internet programs.

Note: VCN volunteers have the right not to provide assistance to issues outside the scope of VCN services.

Give user’s broad referral’s of help:

  • See the software/manufacturer’s help manual
  • See the software/manufacturer’s online support
  • free online sources of information
  • online discussion groups
  • buy-sell groups
  • the person who sold/gave them their computer
  • yellow pages
  • computer books at library
  • computer courses at educational institutions
  • Free Geek