If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard

 

Browser
Check

Warning
Browser:
Version:
Platform:

For a list of supported Browsers, please refer to the Browser Support Matrix.

JavaScript
Check

Fail

If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Javascript for your browser.

Cookies
Check

Fail

If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Cookies for your browser.

Popup
Window
Check

Fail

If this check fails, refer to the Browser Settings Guide for instructions on enabling Popup Windows for your browser.

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.

The version of Java that Blackboard currently supports is 1.7.0_x.  However, the official UAB campus supported version is 1.6.0_35. 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 Get Plug-in
Adobe Flash Download
Adobe Shockwave Download
Adobe Reader Download
Apple QuickTime (optional) Download
RealPlayer (optional) Download
Windows Media Player (optional) Download

Important Note: The optional plugins are for needed for playing some audio/video content in some courses. It is recommend that you have at least one current media player installed so that you can access audio/video content in your course.

Check Browser Plugins