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DPLAB Workstation Account Setup

Use this checklist when a new student worker or staff member signs in to a Digital Preservation Lab workstation for the first time.

Goal

Set up the user's Windows profile so core DPLAB tools are available and configured before processing work begins.

Opening programs quickly

Press the Windows key and start typing the program name, then press Enter when the correct program appears.

1. Turn On Clipboard History

Turn on Windows clipboard history for the user's profile.

  1. Press the Windows key.
  2. Type clipboard.
  3. Open the clipboard settings result.
  4. Turn on Clipboard history.

2. Restore FreeCommander Settings

Open FreeCommander.

Restore the shared DPLAB FreeCommander settings from:

V:\librarydata\archives_store\dplab_admin\config\FreeCommander-Settings

Use Restore all settings so the workstation profile has the standard DPLAB FreeCommander layout, shortcuts, and Favorite Tools.

Note

If the V: drive is unavailable, or the settings folder cannot be opened, stop and let staff know before continuing.

3. Pin FreeCommander

Pin FreeCommander in both locations:

  • Taskbar
  • Start Menu

This keeps FreeCommander easy to find during daily processing work.

4. Install Required Python Packages

Install the required Python packages for DPLAB scripts, including packages such as bagit.

  1. Press Windows + R.
  2. Type cmd.
  3. Press Enter to open Command Prompt.
  4. Paste this command and press Enter:
py -m pip install -r "V:\librarydata\archives_store\dplab_admin\python\requirements.txt"

If the command fails, or if Python is not available, let staff know.

5. Verify Adobe Access

Open Adobe Creative Cloud and sign in with the user's VSU account.

Confirm the user can access the Adobe apps needed for DPLAB workflows, including:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Bridge
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro

If the user cannot sign in, cannot access Creative Cloud, or does not have access to the required Adobe apps, let staff know.

Setup Checklist

  • [ ] FreeCommander opens.
  • [ ] Clipboard history is turned on.
  • [ ] FreeCommander settings are restored from the shared DPLAB settings folder.
  • [ ] FreeCommander is pinned to the Taskbar.
  • [ ] FreeCommander is pinned to the Start Menu.
  • [ ] Required Python packages are installed from the shared requirements file.
  • [ ] Adobe Creative Cloud accepts the user's VSU account sign-in.
  • [ ] Photoshop is available.
  • [ ] Bridge is available.
  • [ ] Acrobat Pro is available.