Browser: Version: Platform:		For a list of supported browsers, please consult the Browser Compatibility Guide (the CWU current build)
If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard
JavaScript Check		If this check fails, refer to the Browser's Settings for enabling Javascript for your browser. For instruction on how to enable JavaScript in your browser View here Also, for a list of supported browsers, please consult the Browser Compatibility Guide (the CWU current build)
Cookies Check		If this check fails, refer to the Browser's Settings for enabling Cookies for your browser. For instruction on how to enable cookies in your browser View here Also, for a list of supported browsers, please consult the Browser Compatibility Guide (the CWU current build)
Popup Window Check		If this check fails, refer to the Browser's Settings for enabling Popup Windows for your browser. For instruction on how to enable Popup Windows in your browser View here Also, for a list of supported browsers, please consult the Browser Compatibility Guide (the CWU current build)
Port 80 Check		This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port.  Port 80 is the standard web (http) port.
Java Check If you see nothing to the left (or just a gray box) then Java functionality is not available. The version of Java that Blackboard currently supports is 1.6.0_x (PC) or 1.5.0_x (Mac).  Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you should update your Java Plug-in.

AOL – The AOL and MSN browsers are not compatible with Blackboard.  This does not mean that AOL or MSN cannot be used as the Internet Service Provider; rather, a different web browser should be used once you are connected to the Internet.

If you are using the Respondus LockDown Browser

LockDownBrowser is a "client" application that is installed to local computers. While currently Firefox 3 or higher is recommended for Blackboard 9 to use the LockDown Browser you will need to have IE 7 or 8 on your computer to run it on Windows and Safari Browser on a Mac. The computer requirements for the Windows version are as follows:

• - Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98
• - Internet Explorer 7 or 8 (configured to the requirements for the Blackboard platform)
• - 2 MB of permanent space on the hard drive

The computer requirements for the Macintosh version are as follows:

• - Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher
• - Safari browser (configured to the requirements for Blackboard)
• - 2 MB of permanent hard drive space