Blackboard Browser Compatibility Check

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

Browser
Check

Browser:
Version:
Platform:

For a list of supported Browsers, please refer to Blackboard Supported Browsers.

JavaScript
Check

If this check fails, please enable JavaScript for your browser.

Cookies
Check

If this check fails, please enable Cookies for your browser.

Popup
Window
Check

If this check fails, please enable Popup Windows for your browser.

Port 80
Check

This check works by trying to download an image through the specified port. Port 80 is the standard web (http) port.

Java
Check

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 1.6.0_x. Older versions may work, but if you're experiencing problems with Blackboard, you may try updating your Java Plug-in.

Check Browser Plugins

Plugin Checks
Plugin	Installed	Version
Adobe Flash Player			Download Flash Player
Adobe Shockwave			Download Shockwave
Adobe Reader			Download Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime			Download Quicktime
RealPlayer			Download RealPlayer
Windows Media Player			Download Windows Media Player
Microsoft Silverlight			Download Silverlight

Information Technology

Blackboard Browser Compatibility Check