Equipment & Software
Blackboard Browser Requirements Check
Important: At a minimum, Blackboard requires JavaScript and Cookies to be enabled in your browser. For more information regarding Blackboard browser requirements, please refer to the Browser Settings Guide.
If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard.
| BrowserCheck |  |
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For a list of supported Browsers, please refer to the Browser Support Matrix. | ||||||
| JavaScriptCheck |  |
If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Javascript for your browser. | |||||||
| CookiesCheck |
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If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Cookies for your browser. | |||||||
| PopupWindowCheck | |
If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Popup Windows for your browser. | |||||||
| Port 80Check | |
This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port. Port 80 is the standard web (http) port. | |||||||
| JavaCheck | Java: | Version(s): |
The version of Java that Blackboard currently supports is 1.7.0_x. Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you may try updating your Java Plug-in. If more than one version is listed, we recommended you remove the older version(s) to eliminate potential security vulnerabilities, Java Unistall Tool. |
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| Plugin Checks | |||
| Plugin | Installed | Version | |
| Adobe Flash | |||
| Adobe Shockwave | |||
| Adobe Reader | |||
| Apple QuickTime | |||
| RealPlayer | |||
| Windows Media Player | |||
