Browser Set Up - University of Minnesota

Java 1.5 and 1.6 is Supported for Windows

Windows users may need to Resolve Java Conflicts.

Mac users, use Safari to access Java applications in WebVista (the chat tool and HTML editor) and to attach documents in assignments.

Check Your System:

If you have problems accessing WebVista, please visit our Browser Checker before e-mailing us and copy and paste the results into your message.

Step 1. Use Supported Hardware and Software:

"Supported" means tested and verified for use with the University of Minnesota WebVista system. There are additional browsers officially supported by Blackboard.com, but we are certain of our supported browsers due to extensive testing. Use one of the "supported" browsers below before reporting any problems.

System Requirements
Supported Browsers

Step 2. Set Up Your Browser:

Note: The pages linked below include popup blockers and search engine toolbar configuration instructions where appropriate.

Windows

Internet Explorer 6.0+, 7.0+
Firefox 1.2+, 2.0+
Netscape 7.2

Mac OS X

Firefox 1.0+, 2.0+ (Mac OS X only)
Safari 1.2, 1.3+, 2.0+ and 2.0+ for Intel 86 platform

Step 3. Configure Java:

Note: The Sun Java plugin is required.

Windows
Mac OS X

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