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Prepare Your Browser Settings for WebCT

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Review the following items to optimize your browser for WebCT:

Use one of the following supported browsers:

Netscape 4.7x, except 4.78 and 4.79 (PC & Mac)
Internet Explorer 5.0 to 5.5, except 5.5 Service Pack 1 (PC)
Internet Explorer 5.0 (Mac)
Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1

Enable Java

In Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher:

Test for Java. See if you can load a java applet of this puzzle or this magic cube. We link to two applets because the sites are occasionally not available. If you can't link to one, try the other.
If you don't see the cube, you will need to download an updated Java plug-in for Windows (JVM). Download file from Sun.
After installation of the Java plug-in, try to load the puzzle or magic cube java applet again.

In Netscape Communicator (Navigator 4.5 and higher):

Select "Edit Preferences"
Select "Advanced"
Make sure the "Enable Java" and "Enable JavaScript" boxes are checked
Click "OK"

Set Your Browser Cache to Always Reload a Page

In Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher:

Select "Tools" then choose "Internet Options"
Select the "General" tab
Select "Settings" from Temporary Internet Files
Select the "Every Visit to the Page" radio button
Click "OK"

In Netscape Communicator (Navigator 4.5 and higher):

Select "Edit" then choose "Preferences
Click the + sign next to "Advanced" to see more options
Select "Cache"
Select the "Every Time" radio button at the bottom
Click "OK"

Turn off Anonymous Logon

In Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher:

Select "Tools" then choose "Internet Options"
Select the "Security" tab
Select "Custom level"
Scroll down to "User Authentication" settings
"Logon" options
Select the "Automatic logon only in Intranet zone" radio button
Click "OK"

Enable Cookies

You may need to enable cookies in order to log in to WebCT.

How do I enable cookies for Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6.x?

Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu
Click on the Privacy Tab
Enable cookies:
If using a default setting, move the slider to select any of the following privacy settings:
Medium High
Medium
Low
A ccept all cookies
If using a custom setting, click Advanced:
Select Override automatic cookie handling
Select Always allow session cookies
Click OK to return to the Privacy Tab of Internet Options
Click Apply and then OK

How do I enable cookies for Netscape 6.x?

Select "Preferences" on the "Edit" menu.
Click on the arrow next to "Privacy & Security" in the left hand menu and click "Cookies."
Select "Enable all cookies" or "Enable cookies" for the originating website only.
Click "OK" and then click "Refresh" on the browser menu when you return to the web page.

How do I enable cookies for Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.x?

Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
Click on the "Security" tab.
Click on the "Custom Level" button.
Scroll down to the "Cookies" section.
To enable: Set "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" to "Enable."
Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Enable."
Click "OK"

How do I enable cookies for Microsoft Internet
Explorer 4.x?

Select "Internet Options" from the View menu.
Click on the "Advanced" tab.
Scroll down to find "Cookies" within the "Security" section.
To enable: Select "Always accept cookies."
Click "OK"

How do I enable cookies for Netscape
Communicator 4.x?

Select "Preferences" from the Edit menu
Find the "Cookies" section in the "Advanced" category
To enable: Select "Accept all cookies" or "Enable all cookies."
Click "OK"

Disable Pop-Up Killers

These applications work in the background while you browse the internet. When they detect a pop-up window that may be an unwanted advertisement, they automatically close the window. Unfortunately, they also inhibit WebCT from performing properly. If you are unable to view Discussion postings, Quiz windows, and download links, then search your hard drive for any software with "pop-up" in the name and disable it. Or, if your pop-up blocker supports custom lists, include the address of your institution's WebCT server as a valid site.

Some popular pop-up killers include:

Pop-Up Stopper
Pop-Up Defender
Pop-Up Zapper