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Browser
Tuneup Tools |
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For
WebCT to function properly, the correct browser settings are needed.
WebCT provides tools and help pages to assist users with this task.
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WebCT
Campus Edition Browser tuneup tool |
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WebCT
Vista Browser Checker |
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List
of Supported Browsers |
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NOTE:
If you are having a problem using WebCT, try using a different computer.
If your problem goes away you need to make adjustments to your own
computer settings. |
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Fixes to Try |
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Try
a different browser |
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Internet
Explorer (download
Mac version)(update
Windows version) |
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Netscape
7.2 (download
here) |
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Mozilla
Firefox (download
here) |
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Be
sure you have disabled ALL pop-up blockers |
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It
is important to be sure ALL of the pop-up blockers are disabled. This
includes blockers inside the browsers as well as blockers in "extra"
toolbars or those in security software. |
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NOTE:
You usually
have the choice of disabling the pop-up blocker or allowing pop-ups
on vista.uconn.edu |
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View
detailed
instructions on disabling pop-up blockers for the following browsers:
Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, and Safari |
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b.
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Use
the following links for information on how to disable or change the
settings for each pop-up blocker source listed |
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Norton
Internet Security |
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Zone
Alarm Pro. |
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Google
Toolbar |
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Yahoo
Toolbar |
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MSN
Toolbar |
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AOL
Toolbar |
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AOL
Software |
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ICQ
Toolbar |
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c. |
Search
your hard drive or your list of programs in "Add or Remove
Programs" for any software with "pop-up" in the name. |
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Help
links for two common programs: |
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Pop-Up
Stopper
Pop-Up Zapper
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NOTE:
Temporary pop-up blocking can often be achieved by holding down the
CTRL key OR the Shift key and then clicking on the link. |
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(return
to top of page) |
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Install
or Reinstall Java 1.5 |
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Windows |
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Use one of the following paths to get to Add or Remove Programs |
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Start
>> Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs |
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Start >>
Settings >> Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs |
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b. |
Check
program list for Java version(s). Want to have ONE
of the following: |
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Java 2 Runtime
Environment version 1.4.2_06 or higher OR |
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J2SE Runtime
Environment 5.0 |
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c.
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To
remove old versions or extra version |
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Click on the
version you want to remove |
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Click the Change/Remove
button |
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To
install new Java version (Java 5.0, also referred to as 1.5) |
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http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp |
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Best to use automatic
download and not manual |
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Mac
users and Java |
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Check
the following site for information |
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http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/java/ |
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Uninstall
"extra" toolbars - Yahoo!, MSN, Google |
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Windows |
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Go
to Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel |
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Click on the
name of the software |
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Click on the
Change/Remove button |
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5.
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Check
for and eliminate any Spyware or viruses |
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See
ITS Network
Security site for more information |
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6. |
Use
WebCT's Browser
Tips and Troubleshooting page for more help |
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