[Vol-users] Volatility - installation with python

I am trying to develop a step-by-step guide for installation and use of Volatility and Python in *Windows* as many of our users have a different knowledge level. I was wondering if anyone has any "best practice" guidelines for: 1. If you install Python, would it be preferable to change the Path in Environment Variables to allow Python to be recognized by any directory? 2. Where should I install Volatility to (Python directory, it's own directory)? Should this directory be "pathed" as well? I am trying to reduce the complexity of the command line to run the program. 3. Is if preferable to have the memory image in any specific directory? 4. I am getting a warning, although can still get an output. The error is: "c:\python26\forensics\win32\crashdump.py:31:31: DeprecationWarning: the sha module is deprecated; use the hashlib module instead import sha " Any guidance would be appreciated. Darren Sabourin Forensic Analyst Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regina, Saskatchewan CANADA ph. (306) 780-7334