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Browser Requirements

In order to access your WebCT courses properly, you will need to ensure that you are using a supported browser. WebCT provides step-by-step instructions to optimize browser settings at the following address: http://www.webct.com/tuneup. You can also access the Browser Tune-Up page by running a browser check from CEU's WebCT Vista log in page.

Plug-Ins

Some WebCT courses use browser plug-ins. To view portions of these sites, you may need one or more of the plug-ins below. Browsers will generally automatically download any plug-in required by a particular page.

Adobe PDF documents are used in some WebCT courses and websites.
The PowerPoint viewer is only needed for those who do not have the PowerPoint program.
Get Windows Media Player Some WebCT courses use video or audio that can be played with Windows Media Player.
Download RealPlayer Some WebCT courses use video or audio that can be played with RealPlayer.
Quicktime icon - click to download Quicktime software Some WebCT courses use Quicktime video.
Get Macromedia Shockwave Player Macromedia Shockwave is used in some WebCT courses for interactive quizzes, animations, and activities.
Get Macromedia Flash Player Macromedia Flash is used in some WebCT courses for interactive quizzes, animations, and activities.
Sun Java - Get It Now Java is required for some WebCT components. Some WebCT courses use Java technology in course content.

Pop Up Windows

WebCT Vista takes advantage of pop-up windows as a powerful way to deliver content in an organized fashion. You must have pop-up windows enabled or certain parts of WebCT Vista may not function properly. While using Vista, if you are unable to view discussion postings, quiz windows, and download links, then you need to disable pop-up blocking for your WebCT server.

Depending on the pop-up blocking software you are using, you may be able to set your WebCT server as an allowed site, or you may need to disable the pop-up blocker while using WebCT.

To disable pop-up blockers for WebCT:

  1. Search your hard drive for any software with "pop-up" in the name. Disable it or set your WebCT server as an allowed site.

  2. Pop-up blocking functions are included in some anti-virus, internet security, personal firewall, and browser programs. Disable the relevant setting in the program or set your WebCT server as an allowed site.

For more information about pop-up blockers, see the Browser Tune-up Page.