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OAK: Browser Requirements Check

Current Blackboard Version: Bb 9.1 SP 8 (9.1.82223.0)

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.

Note: Windows 7 64-bit users checking their Firefox 3.x should consult the Browser Compatibility Matrix for accurate browser recommendations.

Browser
Check
Warning
Browser:
Version:
Platform:
For a list of supported Browsers, please refer to the Browser Compatibility Matrix.

JavaScript
Check
Fail If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Javascript for your browser.

Cookies
Check
Fail If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Cookies for your browser.

Popup
Window
Check
Fail If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Popup Windows for your browser.

Port 80
Check
Fail This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port.  Port 80 is the standard web (http) port.

Java
Check
No Java Support. 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 (for both Mac and PC).  Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you should update yourJava Plug-in.

 

 

Optional:
Plugin Check

Plugin
Installed Version
Adobe Flash
Adobe Shockwave
Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime
RealPlayer
Windows Media Player
Microsoft Silverlight

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Important Dates

Sunday, April 21:
CANCELLED

May 12-13:
OAK Maintenance and Upgrade

Sunday, June 16:
6AM - 10AM Regularly scheduled maintenance

Sunday, July 21:
6AM - 10AM Regularly scheduled maintenance

Sunday, August 18:
6AM - 10AM Regularly scheduled maintenance