Blackboard System Requirements

Statistics have shown that the browser is the most common source of user problems. In order to detect your browser's ability to support Blackboard, use the following utility checker to determine if there are any potential conflicts. Failure in one or more of these tests may affect Blackboard's ability to function properly. If you pass all of the checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard.

Please note: If your browser asks you to "Run" Java or enable pop ups, accept and allow all prompts.
 
Browser
Check
Warning
Browser:
Version:
Platform:
For a list of supported Browsers, please refer to the BlackBoard Supported Browsers & Operating Systems.
 
JavaScript
Check
Fail If this check fails, please refer to our Browser Quick Tips and Tricks for assistance.
 
Cookies
Check
Fail If this check fails, please refer to our Browser Quick Tips and Tricks for assistance.
 
Popup
Window
Check
Fail If this check fails, please refer to our Browser Quick Tips and Tricks for assistance.
 
Port 80
Check
Fail This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port.  Port 80 is the standard web (http) port.
 
Java
Check
No Java Support.
If you see nothing to the left (or just a gray box) then Java functionality is not available.

WARNING: A recent advisory has indicated Java 7 update 10 and earlier versions of Java 7 contain a security vulnerability. We are recommending all users of Java 1.7 upgrade to the latest version of Java (currently 1.7.0_21). Download Java.

NOTE: Java 1.6 is not impacted by the security vulnerability.
 
Plugin Checks
Plugin Installed Version
Adobe Flash
Adobe Shockwave
Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime
RealPlayer
Windows Media Player