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A technology specialist should verify that all software used on clerk Windows computers and Chromebooks complies with the following guidelines.
A clerk Computer may be either a Chromebook or a Windows computer.
Clerk computers are to be used to access Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) to manage membership information and finances for Church purposes only. LCR is accessed through a web browser. Additional software is not generally needed.
Local units should not install software that is not on the approved list.
If the stake president approves the use of additional software on the clerk computer, it is recommended that the clerk use browser-based products rather than installed applications or programs to help prevent potential licensing, security, support, and data privacy issues.
Do not store personal information on local drives when using third-party software not provided by the Church.
Occasionally, Church headquarters will audit local computers and remove applications that violate these guidelines from the hard drive without notifying the local unit technology specialist.
When it is determined that a unique need requires additional software not provided by the Church, the Church recommends using free software applications like OpenOffice whenever possible to keep costs down and to reduce the burden of keeping license agreement records.
Additional guidelines regarding software include the following:
INTERNET BROWSERS
All Windows computers will have the standard Windows Edge browser and Chromebooks will come with the Chrome browser. The use of other browsers is also authorized:
APPROVED APPLICATIONS
Windows Edge and Google Chrome handle PDF files adequately.
- Foxit Reader: A lightweight alternative to Adobe Reader for viewing and printing PDF files.
- CutePDF: A print driver that allows documents to be saved in PDF file format and stored on the hard drive rather than printed to save paper and toner.
- PhotoScape: Free photo-editing software that provides features such as crop, straighten, red-eye removal, add text, retouch, and so forth. With this software, you can prepare photos of ward or branch members to post on a meetinghouse bulletin board or to upload to the unit’s online directory on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
- All Church-owned Windows desktops ship from the manufacturer with a Microsoft operating system (OS) installed. The only supported OS versions are Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11.
- Windows 10 and 11 computers come licensed from the manufacturer; however, these licenses are stored digitally on the device. No visual indication may be present.