To work in MySkillsLab, your computer must meet at least the 56 Kps (kilobits per second) connection speed.
The following operating systems and browsers are supported.
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Operating Systems |
Browsers |
Windows |
XP, Vista |
Firefox 2.0, 3.0 |
MacOS |
10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5 |
Firefox 2.0, 3.0 |
AOL or CompuServe
If you are using a proprietary browser such as AOL or CompuServe, you may use that browser to connect to the Internet. To view website content and features, however, you must then use one of the browsers listed above.
Cookies and JavaScript options
MySkillsLab may use both cookies and JavaScript technology. (Cookies provide a way for the Web site to identify users and keep track of their preferences.) Both of these features must be turned on in your browser and are usually enabled by default. See your browser Help for instructions on how to view or change these browser options.
Popup windows
Some features of this website display in a popup browser window. If you are using a browser that offers popup control or are running an add-on program to control popups, you may need to take steps to use such features. The steps to take depend on the browser or add-on program you are using.
CourseCompass* is tested with and supports the following operating systems and browser configurations:
The following operating systems and browsers are supported.
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Operating System |
Browsers |
PC |
Windows 2000 |
Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 |
Windows XP |
Netscape Navigator 7.0 |
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Macintosh
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OS 9.2** |
Netscape Navigator 7.0 |
OSX 10.1 |
Internet Explorer 5.1, 5.2 |
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OSX 10.2 |
Internet Explorer 5.2 |
* AOL users: You cannot view CourseCompass using the AOL browser. You can, however, use AOL as your Internet Service Provider to access the Internet, then open either the Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator browser within AOL to access CourseCompass.
** You cannot view TestGen tests on Macintosh 9.2. For more specific requirements for TestGen view TestGen Plug-in system requirements.
Cookies and JavaScript options
MySkillsLab CourseCompass uses both cookies and JavaScript technology. (Cookies provide a way for the Web site to identify users and keep track of their preferences.) Both of these features must be turned on in your browser and are usually enabled by default. See your browser Help for instructions on how to view or change these browser options.
Popup windows
Some features of this website display in a popup browser window. If you are using a browser that offers popup control or are running an add-on program to control popups, you may need to take steps to use such features. The steps to take depend on the browser or add-on program you are using.
To check your operating system, turn on your computer and look for information on your operating system as the computer boots up. You can also find this information in your computer settings. For example, if you have a PC you can look at “View System Information” in “My Computer,” which is accessible from the Start menu.
If you are unsure of the browser version you are using, launch the browser and select Help from the menu bar. Next, select "About Browser" (the browser name and the exact wording of the selection will vary) and a window will open with your browser name and version.
Please log into the Blackboard or WebCT service hosted at your school and find the system requirements listed for your version of the platform software.
Depending on the content at your site, you may also need to download one or more free plug-ins (such as Adobe ® Reader ® , Macromedia ® Flash ™ , or Macromedia Shockwave ® ) You can use the Browser Tuneup to check whether a plug-in is installed. If it not, or you need to upgrade your version, you can follow links to download it.
The Browser Tuneup utility will tell you whether or not media players and plugin programs are present on your computer and, when they are present, whether they are up to date.
Click this Browser Tuneup link to open and work with the Browser Tuneup.
In the list of plug-in programs in the center of the Browser Tuneup window, check which plug-ins are currently installed.
For a plug-in that you need but which is not installed, click the Get It button to download the latest version. In some cases, you may need to register for the player or plugin, and you may need to restart your computer when you finish the download and installation.
For a plug-in that is installed, click the Test It button to verify that it functions properly. If it does not, follow the on-screen instructions to download a new version.
When you finish installing the players or plugins your website requires, close the Browser Tuneup, restart your browser, then return to MySkillsLab.