For ANGEL to work properly with your Windows computer, you must:

• Have an approved browser
• Verify browser settings
• Disable pop-up blockers

Approved browsers

For PCs running Windows, approved browsers are:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer (7 or higher) or Mozilla Firefox (3 or higher)

Verify browser settings

Internet Explorer

1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options. The Internet Options screen appears.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Click the Custom Level button. The Security Settings screen appears.
4. Scroll down to Java Permissions and choose either Low, Medium or High safety.
5. Click OK. The Internet Options screen appears.
6. Click OK. 

Enable Javascript

1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options. The Internet Options screen appears.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Click the Custom Level button. The Security Settings screen appears.
4. Scroll down to Scripting and enable Active Scripting and Scripting of Java Applets.
5. Click OK. The Internet Options screen appears.
6. Click OK.

Set Browser Cache

1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options. The Internet Options screen appears.
2. Select the General tab.
3. Under Temporary Internet Files, select Settings. The Settings screen appears.
4. Select the Every Visit to the Page radio button.
5. Click OK. The Internet Options screen appears.
6. Click OK.

Enable Cookies

1. Select Tools then choose Internet Options.
2. Select the Privacy tab.
3. 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 the Advanced button
• Select Override automatic cookie handling
• Select Always allow session cookies
• Click OK to return to the Privacy Tab
• Click Apply, then OK

Please note: Many security software and firewall programs prevent cookies from being accepted on a computer. Set your security software to accept or enable cookies for ANGEL to work properly.

Disable pop-up blockers

Pop-up blockers WILL stop certain items in ANGEL from not being displayed (taking tests, adding attachments to drop-boxes or e-mail, using the HTML editor to add images, etc.)

Pop-up blockers work in the background while you browse the Internet. When they detect a pop-up window that may be an unwanted advertisement, they automatically close the window. This can prevent ANGEL from performing properly.

The list of software with pop-up blocking capability grows constantly, so it is impossible to give comprehensive instructions that will work for all programs all the time. Here are some tips.
Pop-up blocking functions are included in some antivirus, Internet security, personal firewall, and browser programs. Disable the relevant setting in the program. Examples of programs that include pop-up blocking functions include:

• Norton Internet Security
• AOL 8.0 and later
• Many current browsers

To disable pop-up blockers for ANGEL

Launch your browser. On the menu bar click View -> Toolbars. Any browser toolbars (AOL, Google, MSN, etc.) should be listed there. A check mark beside a toolbar name means that controls for the toolbar are visible in your browser. If a toolbar is not visible, click beside the toolbar name to make it visible.

Below is a list of popular programs with pop-up blocking capability, along with tips for managing them from your toolbars. If you clicked View->Toolbars and no toolbars were listed, click Tools on your browser menu bar. If you see Pop-up blocker listed look for the sub-menu to turn it on or turn off.

Internet Explorer

To disable this feature, click on the Tools menu on Internet Explorer. Then click Internet Options. Select the Privacy Tab. Uncheck the checkbox next to Block pop-ups. Click the Apply button. Click the OK button.

Norton Internet Security

• Double Click the Norton Icon
• Click "Ad Blocking"
• Click "Turn Off"

Google toolbar

• Click on the Google Icon and click "Options."
• In the Accessories Section deselect "Pop-Up Blocker."

Yahoo Toolbar

• Click on the "Pop-Up" Icon
• Deselect "Enable Pop-Up Blocker." If this button does not appear in the Yahoo Toolbar, click the pencil icon.
• From the Tools Menu in Internet Explorer, you should also uncheck Yahoo Companion.

Netscape/Mozilla blocker

• Open the "Preferences" Menu (in the Edit menu for Windows, the Netscape/Mozilla menu for Macintosh).
• Open the Privacy and Security Menu. Select Pop-up Windows and deselect "Block un-requested pop-ups."

MSN toolbar

Place your mouse pointer over the Pop-Up Icon. If the message says "Pop-Up windows are being blocked, click to allow all pop-ups" then you should click on it.

Safari Blocker

• Safari is not compatible with ANGEL at this time
• Open the Safari Menu and choose "Preferences"
• Open the Security Menu
• Deselect "Block pop-up windows."

AOL Toolbar

• (Due to security problems, the AOL browser is not compatible with ANGEL)>
• Click the drop down arrow.
• Click Settings - to remove, deselect pop-up blocker.

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