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Comment: Added instructions for removing previously downloaded files before installing a new file

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Users not on Windows or without access to PowerShell will not be able to use this script. Creating an Alma template or copying and pasting from a notepad or text document are options if you cannot run this PowerShell script. See: 920 Statistics Field in the Holdings: Copying and Pasting Info. (ITS)

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Installation

  1. Remove previously downloaded alma920.ps1 file and shortcuts (skip to step 2 if installing for the first time)
    1. Locate the previously downloaded .ps1 file
      1. If you have a shortcut, right click on shortcut and select "Properties"
      2. Select Shortcut tab
      3. Copy "Start in" folder path
      4. Navigate to the folder in Windows Explorer
    2. Delete the fileĀ 
    3. Delete the Desktop shortcut
  2. Save new or updated alma920.ps1 to your computer by right-clicking on the file above and choosing "Save link as"
  3. Create a shortcut to alma920.ps1
    1. Right click on file
    2. Select "Show more options"
    3. Select "Create shortcut"
  4. Move shortcut to Desktop (and, optionally, rename shortcut)
  5. Right click on shortcut and select "Properties"
  6. Select Shortcut tab
  7. Copy and paste following text into Target box: powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoProfile -WindowStyle Hidden -FileĀ alma920.ps1
    1. -ExecutionPolicy Bypass allows the script to run without being blocked or triggering security warnings or prompts
    2. -NoProfile does not load the PowerShell profile
    3. -WindowStyle Hidden hides the command prompt window
  8. (Optional) Assign shortcut keys using the Shortcut key box
  9. Change Run value to "Minimized"
  10. Click Apply
  11. Click OK
  12. Double click on the shortcut to run the script

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