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Blackboard Browser Check

Last updated 7-14-2009

The information below will let you know if you are ready to use Blackboard. Blackboard requires that you have a newer browser, javascript and cookies turned on. Take a minute to check your browser by clicking on the buttons below. Make sure your browser does NOT have popup blockers enabled.

The preferred browser for Blackboard 9 for Windows XP, Vista and for OS X 10.3 and higher on the Mac is Firefox 3 and higher. If you don't have it download it at http://www.mozilla.com.

To see if you have JavaScript enabled,
click on the button.

What is Javascript?

  • If it is enabled, a message box will appear that says "You have JavaScript enabled and can properly use this web site!"
  • If it is not enabled, no message box will appear. To use this site properly, you will need to enable Java Scripting on your browser.
    How do I enable javascript?

To see if you have cookies enabled,
click on this button.

What are cookies?

  • If it is enabled, a message box will appear that says "You have cookies enabled and can properly use this web site!"
  • If it is not enabled, a message box will appear that says "Cookies ARE NOT currently enabled! Please read below on this page for information on how to enable cookies." To use this site properly, you will need to enable cookies on your browser.
  • How do I enable cookies?
    • Note:  JavaScripting must be enabled to use the Cookie Test.

The Virtual Classroom (chat) in Blackboard requires Java to run
Java VM Test

 

Browser Compatibility Concerns

Please read the information below carefully to determine the correct browser to use for your computer operating system and Blackboard.

Consult the Browser Compatibility Guide to choose a browser compatible with your computer platform and Blackboard:

Supported Browsers.pdf

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

 
Contact Information

Multimedia Technology and Instructional Support
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509)963-1224
email: chinn@cwu.edu
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