Browser Tester
for Blackboard
 
If you pass all checks listed below, you should be able to use Blackboard with no problems. If any part of the check fails, please contact OU Help (24/7) at: www.ottawa.edu/ouhelp for assistance.
 
Browser
Check		 Warning Browser:
Version: 		Platform:
Even if you see a "pass" checkmark when using a browser other than Firefox, please be aware that Ottawa University supports only Firefox Latest Channel Release for use with Blackboard. Firefox is free and is available here: Windows Mac
               
 JavaScript
Check:		 Fail
               
 Cookies
Check:		 Fail
               
 Popup
Window
Check:		 Fail
              
 
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.  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
Adobe Flash
Adobe Shockwave
Adobe Reader
Apple QuickTime
RealPlayer
Windows Media Player

If you need further assistance, please contact OU Help (24/7) at: www.ottawa.edu/ouhelp.
Ottawa University thanks Shannon Meisenehimer of the University of Central Missouri for providing the source code.