new user setup (new version as of 5/1/13)

These are generic steps for setting up a new user.  These steps assume that the laptop is set up as needed as per the steps listed computer setup here:
http://t-solve.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-computer-setup-steps-revised-41113.html

Steps for new user setup (to be followed in order):

1. create user account (and if necessary, mail account if done separately)
2. adjust user profile script
3. if needed, configure home folder and backup folder in ADUC
4. add to appropriate security groups in ADUC
5. put user on appropriate distribution lists
6. log into computer as user
7. confirm drives mapped correctly
8. set up Outlook
9. disable email archiving (if not already disabled)
10. add Bcc to view when composing new message
11. configure user to see any shared calendars and/or contacts lists
12. set up printers or confirm printers mapped correctly
13. make sure user has appropriate local permissions on computer (admin or standard/restricted)
14. make sure laptop is configured from Microsoft updates
15. install all applicable updates for Office and Windows
16. confirm antivirus is up to date
17. configure default printer based on nearest applicable printer
18. make sure VPN icon is on desktop and connect to VPN one time with the user's name and password
19. add terminal server icon to desktop, if applicable
20. configure backup to appropriate backup folder
21. add off-site backup program if applicable (Backblaze, ibackup, etc)
22. Install Google Chrome and set it as the default browser
23. Add company specific IM program (Google Talk, Skype)
24. make sure computer is added appropriately in inventory spreadsheet
25. Add user to address book on company scan to email copier (if applicable)
26. Alter user's name on phone (if applicable)
27. Alter extension's voicemail to email properties (if applicable)
28. Make sure the user's phone is not forwarding to another person
29. Configure user's mobile broadband card
30. leave intro sheet for new user
31. set up desk as needed (keyboard, mouse, monitor, docking station, leave extra power cord for travel)
32. put computer in appropriate location for organization (for some organizations, this means in a locked server room)