• Browser and Operating System:
  • Normally, "Microsoft Internet Explorer 6" (IE 6) works best with Blackboard on computers running the "Microsoft Windows XP" operating system.  However, "Microsoft Internet Explorer 7" (IE 7) works best on computers running "Microsoft Windows Vista" operating system.
  • Choose the Blackboard certified browser that works best for you.  Depending on your platform, certain browsers are certified, while others are at least compatible.  Go to the Browser/OS Configuration Guide for Blackboard to determine what browsers are certified and/ or compatible with Blackboard in consideration of your platform.  This guide is also an indication of what platforms/operating systems are recommended for Blackboard.
• Browser Settings:
  • Cookies must be enabled.  In Internet Explorer 6, go to the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options".  Choose the "Privacy" tab and move the slider to "Medium" (which is the default setting) to enable Cookies.
  • Java must be enabled.  To enable Java, while remaining in the "Internet Options" window choose the "Advanced" tab.  Scroll down until you see the "Java (Sun)" item and check the box beside "Use Java...".  Click "OK".  You may need to close your browser and all other applications and restart your computer before this setting takes effect.
  • Your browser may need to be set to check for newer versions of stored pages every visit.  In Internet Explorer 6, go to the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options".  Under "Temporary Internet Files", choose "Settings".  Under "Check for newer versions of stored pages", check "Every visit to the page".  Click "OK", the "OK" again.
• Mail preferences in your chosen e-mail program may need to be set to open "Mail To" commands for certain e-mail links within Blackboard to function properly.

The information above may be revised as the software is upgraded and new information becomes available.