The browsers below are recommended for WebCT CE version 4.1.

Prepare Your Browser Settings for WebCT

Review the following items to optimize your browser for WebCT:

Use a Supported Browser
Make sure you are using a supported browser. See table list above.

If you use AOL...

Connect to the Internet using AOL version 7.0. You will not need to launch a separate browser.

Enable Java

In Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher

Test for Java. See if you can load a java applet of this puzzle or this magic cube. We link to two applets because the sites are occasionally not available. If you can't link to one, try the other.

If you don't see the cube, you will need to download an updated Java plug-in for Windows (JVM). Download file from Sun.

After installation of the Java plug-in, try to load the puzzle or magic cube java applet again.

In Netscape Communicator (Navigator 4.5 and higher):

Select "Edit Preferences"
Select "Advanced"
Make sure the "Enable Java" and "Enable JavaScript" boxes are checked
Click "OK"

Set Your Browser Cache to Always Reload a Page

In Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher

Select "Tools" then choose "Internet Options"
Select the "General" tab
Select "Settings" from Temporary Internet Files
Select the "Every Visit to the Page" radio button
Click "OK"

In Netscape Communicator (Navigator 4.5 and higher):

Select "Edit" then choose "Preferences
Click the + sign next to "Advanced" to see more options
Select "Cache"
Select the "Every Time" radio button at the bottom
Click "OK"

Turn off Anonymous Logon

In Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher:

Select "Tools" then choose "Internet Options"
Select the "Security" tab
Select "Custom level"
Scroll down to "User Authentication" settings
"Logon" options
Select the "Automatic logon only in Intranet zone" radio button
Click "OK"

Enable Cookies

You may need to enable cookies in order to log in to WebCT. Note for WebCT administrators: If you are using WebCT Campus Edition with ticket-based authentication, client browsers must have cookies enabled.

How do I enable cookies for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x?

Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu
Click on the Privacy Tab
Enable cookies:
If using a default setting, move the slider to select any of the following privacy settings:

• Medium High
• Medium
• Low
• Accept all cookies

If using a custom setting, click Advanced:
Select Override automatic cookie handling
Select Always allow session cookies
Click OK to return to the Privacy Tab of Internet Options
Click Apply and then OK

How do I enable cookies for Netscape 6.x?

Select "Preferences" on the "Edit" menu.
Click on the arrow next to "Privacy & Security" in the left hand menu and click "Cookies."
Select "Enable all cookies" or "Enable cookies" for the originating website only.
Click "OK" and then click "Refresh" on the browser menu when you return to the web page.

How do I enable cookies for Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x?

Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
Click on the "Security" tab.
Click on the "Custom Level" button.
Scroll down to the "Cookies" section.
To enable: Set "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" to "Enable."
Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Enable."
Click "OK"

Disable Pop-Up Killers

Minimum system requirements for using WebCT

PC
Platform: Windows 98 (2nd edition) or higher
CPU (Chip): Intel 486 100 MHz
Memory: 16 MB of RAM
Browser: IE 5.0, Netscape 6.2.x

MAC
Platform: OS 9.0 or higher
CPU: Motorola 68040 (Power PC recommended)
Memory: 16 MB of RAM
Browser: IE 5.0, Netscape 6.2.x

A system with these minimum requirements will be able to access WebCT, but courses which include multimedia components and third party software may require higher standards.