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06/21/09 - Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3:

There is a known issue when using IE8 and Firefox 3 with Blackboard. Blackboard may generate a "..select a valid file type.." error message when trying to use the View/Complete Assignments links in Blackboard. These 2 versions are not recommended for use with Bb at this time.

Students who insist on using Firefox 3.0 will have to do the following:

  1. If you upgraded to IE 8, you must now start using Firefox. You can use IE Tab (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addons/versions/1419) for the any discussion board issues.
  2. If you upgraded Firefox, simply uninstall and downgrade to Firefox 2: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html
  3. The user agent switcher add-on for Firefox is here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/59. Just define a user agent of Mac and switch to that. The help link for using the user agent switcher is at: http://chrispederick.com/work/user-agent-switcher/help/

"Easy Instructions for IE 8 and Quiz Submit Button Fix

There is a known issue with IE8 and Blackboard when a student is taking a Timed Quiz. In normal IE8 mode, the Submit button will be obscured by the Elapsed Time Clock which will block the ability to record their response and move on to the next test question. We can offer the resolution below, as well as continue to recommend that students use Firefox.

How to Set Compatibility View Settings in Internet Explorer 8

  1. Launch Internet Explorer

  2. Select Tools

  3. Select “Compatibility View Settings”

  4. Type bb.wpcc.edu in the “Add this website:” text box

  5. Click Add

  6. Click Close

  7. Restart Internet Explorer

How to Set Trusted Sites in Internet Explorer 8

  1. Launch Internet Explorer
  2. Select Tools
  3. Select Internet Options
  4. Select Security Tab
  5. Click on Trusted Sites
  6. Click on Sites
  7. Type bb.wpcc.edu in the “Add this website to the zone:” text box
  8. Click Add
  9. Click Close
  10. Click Ok
  11. Restart Internet Explorer"

Be sure to read all information and requirements carefully before installing any download!

8/30/08 - End User Configurations - Download this pdf file (Acrobat Reader required) to find out what operating system and web browsers are compatible or certified to work with Blackboard, and those that aren't.

 

 

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