Before you get started using Blackboard, make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer, regardless of what browser you are using. You can check if you have the latest version in your browser by going to:
http://www.java.com and clicking on the "Do I Have Java" link.
Web Browsers: Windows
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XP
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Vista
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Windows 7
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IE 9
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Unsupported |
Certified (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit) |
Certified (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit)
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IE 8
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Compatible |
Compatible
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Compatible (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit)
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Firefox (Final Release Channel)
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Compatible
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Certified (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit) |
Certified (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit)
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Firefox 3.6
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Compatible |
Compatible (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit) |
Compatible (32-bit)
Compatible (64-bit)
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Chrome (Stable Channel)
| Compatible
| Compatible (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit)
| Certified (32-bit);
Compatible (64-bit) |
Web Browsers: Mac
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MAC OSX 10.5
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MAC OSX 10.6
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MAC OSX 10.7
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Firefox (Final Release Channel)
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Compatible |
Certified |
Compatible |
Firefox 3.6
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Compatible |
Compatible |
Compatible |
Safari 5.1
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Compatible |
Certified |
Compatible |
Safari 5
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Compatible |
Certified |
Unsupported |
Safari 4
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Compatible |
Compatible |
Unsupported |
Chrome (Stable Channel)
| Compatible | Certified | Compatible |
Notes:- Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 are not supported for Blackboard Learn.
- Firefox 1.x, 2.0 3.0 and 3.5 are not supported for Blackboard Learn.
- Mac OSX 10.4 ("Tiger") is not supported for use with Blackboard Learn.
- Safari 2.0, 3.X (or any version on Windows) is not supported for Blackboard Learn.
- Java 5
- Browser settings »
Java Virtual Machine
Blackboard Learn requires the latest version of Sun JRE 6. Check if you have the latest version at
http://www.java.com and click on the "Do I Have Java" link. Many issues with Blackboard can be resolved by ensuring you have the latest version of Java. JRE 7 is not supported.
Key to Support Levels
| Certified |
Certified configurations are fully tested and supported. |
| Compatible |
Compatible configurations are partially tested but should function properly. |
| Not Supported |
The configuration is not tested or supported by Blackboard. |
