If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use the main features of Blackboard.
Some courses contain multimedia content and may require various plugins. Links to some of the most popular plugins can be found below.

Browser Check		Browser: Version: Platform:
JavaScript Check		If this check fails, you will need to enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Click here to search for instructions
Cookies Check		If this check fails, you will need to enable Cookies in your browser settings. Click here to search for instructions
Popup Window Check		If this check fails, you will need to allow Popup Windows in your browser settings. Click here to search for instructions
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.
Mixed Content Check	This is required for use of the Wimba classroom tool. For instructions on how to allow Mixed Content, please refer to Allowing Mixed Content.

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Plugin Checks

The following list of Plugins are NOT MANDATORY to operate Blackboard. The installation of these Plugins depend on the requirements of the course.

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