If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard
 
Browser
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Warning
Browser:
Version:
Platform:
Supported browsers are: Internet Explorer 9, Safari 5, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Android Browser
 
JavaScript
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Fail If this check fails, refer to your browser's Help for instructions on enabling Javascript.
 
Cookies
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Fail If this check fails, refer to your browser's Help for instructions on enabling Cookies for your browser.
 
Popup
Window
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Fail If this check fails, refer to your browser's Help for instructions on enabling Popup Windows for your browser.
 
Port 80
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Fail This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port.  Port 80 is the standard web (http) port.
 
Java
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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 1.7.0_x.  Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you may try updating your Java Plug-in.
 
Plugin Checks
Plugin Installed Version
Adobe Flash
Adobe Shockwave
Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime
RealPlayer
Windows Media Player