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Windows - Internet Explorer 6/7

ten steps! Follow the ten quick steps below to make sure that your computer and browser are set up properly. You only need to do the first eight steps ONCE for each computer you are using. We recommend repeating steps 9 and 10 before starting every ANGEL session!

If you have any problems with these steps, please call 617-928-7375 and we will be happy to walk you through these steps!

Steps 1-8 only needs to be performed or checked ONCE for EVERY COMPUTER you are using.
1
Install Java (Be sure your Java software is not out of date - download a recent version!)
2
 Enable Java
3
 Switch to the Sun Java Runtime Environment
4
 Enable Javascript
5

Set your Browser Cache

6
 Enable Cookies
7
 Install all the recommended plug-ins
8
 Remove additional toolbars such as Yahoo! and Google toolbars
Steps 9 and 10 should be done just before using ANGEL, each and every time.
9
 Speed up your Browser! Clear your Browser Cache
10
 Disable ALL Pop-Up Blockers

1. Install Java
a.
b.
Click on Download Now.
c.
Click on Begin Download. (Note that it may also ask you to download ActiveX Controls. If it does, click yes or okay to download Active X in order to bring your computer up-to-date. But if it asks you if you want the Google Toolbar installed, JUST SAY NO!)
d.
Java will automatically download the software to your computer. When it has finished, it will ask you to verify the installation.
e.
Click Verify Installation.
f.
When you are finished, you may need to restart your computer for the new settings to take place.
NOTE: If the procedure above appears different for your browser, please try the manual download site: http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and click "Download" next to Windows Online Installation. The download will begin. A dialog box will open. Click RUN.


2. Enable Java
a.
Select Tools then choose Internet Options.
b.
The Internet Options screen appears.
c.
Select the Security tab.
d.
Click the Custom Level button. The Security Settings screen appears.
e.
Scroll down to Scripting, and enable Active Scripting and Scripting of Java Applets.
f.
Click OK. The Internet Options screen appears.
g.
Click OK.

3. Switch to the Sun Java Runtime Environment
a.
Open the Windows Control Panel by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel appears.
b.
Locate and double-click Java or Java Plug-in. The Java Control Panel appears.
c.
Look for the Browser tab.
d.
If the Browser tab does not exist, skip the rest of this section.
e.
If the Browser tab exists, click the Browser tab.
f.
Under Settings, select the checkbox next to your browser.
g.
Click Apply to save your settings.
h.
Restart the browser.

4. Enable Javascript
a.
Select Tools then choose Internet Options. The Internet Options screen appears.
b.
Select the Security tab.
c.
Click the Custom Level button. The Security Settings screen appears.
d.
Scroll down to Scripting, and enable Active Scripting and Scripting of Java Applets.
e.
Click OK. The Internet Options screen appears.
f.
Click OK.

5. Set your Browser Cache
a.
Select Tools then choose Internet Options. The Internet Options screen appears.
b.
Select the General tab.
c.
Under Temporary Internet Files, select Settings. The Settings screen appears.
d.
Select the Automatically radio button.
e.
Click OK. The Internet Options screen appears.
f.
Click OK.

6. Enable Cookies
a.
 Select Tools then choose Internet Options
b.
 Select the Privacy tab
c.

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
d.
Click Apply then OK

7. Install all the required plug-ins
Your instructor may use various file formats or tools in their course site that require special free software to examine. You may be required to read a pdf file, examine a PowerPoint slide show, or watch an animation. All plug-ins are free.
REQUIRED PLUG-INS (all free!)
Adobe Acrobat Reader - Handouts and readings often appear in pdf form, requiring this software. Visit the website to download and follow the installation instructions.
Adobe Flash Player - The Adobe Flash Player is required to view the tutorials on WebCT tools. Some professors also use animated tutorials for in their course materials.
RECOMMENDED DOWNLOADS (all free!)
Adobe Shockwave Player - As well as Flash, many online textbook materials your instructor may use depend on Adobe Shockwave Player to operate. If your animations are not work, this may be why.
Media Players - If you have video or audio files in your course, you may need one or all of the players below:
Apple Quicktime
RealPlayer
Windows Media Player
PowerPoint Viewer - Some instructors place their PowerPoints online for students to download, view, and study from.

8. Remove additional toolbars such as Yahoo! and Google toolbars
The browser toolbars from companies such as Yahoo!, Google, Norton and others can interfere with the operation of ANGEL. The pop-up blockers can prevent certain ANGEL tools from working properly and the toolbars themselves can cause problems with logging in. Removing these toolbars will prevent these problems while using ANGEL.
To remove the Google toolbar, visit the Google Toolbar site and follow the uninstall instructions.
To remove the Yahoo! toolbar, visit the Yahoo! Toolbar site and follow the uninstall instructions.
For all other toolbars, please call 617-928-7375 or email elearning@mountida.edu and we will provide you with instructions.

9. Clear your browser cache to speed up your browser
Browsers will store files from webpages on your computer so that they quickly load the next time you visit the site. They also store text files called cookies that contain information about your computer, usernames, and other information so that websites remember information about your visit and make logging in faster.

Over time, your browser saves so many temporary files and occasionally saves a corrupted cookie that it begins to slow down your surfing or prevent log-in to secure sites. Clearing your browser cache (deleting these temporary files) will help speed up your ANGEL experience and prevent log-in problems.
a.
Open Internet Explorer, choose the Tools menu, and select Internet Options.
b.

Select the General tab.

c.
 In the Temporary Internet files box, click Delete Cookies. Click OK in the pop-up window that appears.
d.
Now click Delete Files. A pop-up window will appear; check the box next to Delete all offline content then click OK. If you have not deleted temporary files before, this could take several minutes.
e.
Click OK to exit the window.
f.
Close Internet Explorer and open the browser again. Log onto to ANGEL.

10. Disable all pop-up blockers
ANGEL uses pop-up windows for quizzes, emails, discussions, and uploading files. You will need to turn off pop-up blockers in order for these tools to function.
TIP: You can set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from ANGEL but block them from other sites. Set mountida.angellearning.com, Mount Ida College's ANGEL server, as an allowed site if you don't want to disable it completely.
a.
You can find instructions to turn off or adjust the Internet Explorer pop-up blocker at Microsoft.com.
b.
To disable other pop-up blockers, follow the directions below.
c.

Search your hard drive for any software with "pop-up" in the name. Disable it or set mountida.angellearning.com, Mount Ida College's ANGEL server, as an allowed site. Examples of popular pop-up blocking applications include:

  • Pop-Up Stopper
  • Pop-Up Defender
  • Pop-Up Zapper
d.

Pop-up blocking functions are included in some anti-virus, internet security, personal firewall, and browser programs. Disable the relevant setting in the program or set mountida.angellearning.com, Mount Ida College's ANGEL server, as an allowed site.

Examples of programs that include pop-up blocking functions include the following (click the link for instructions on how to disable the pop-up blockers).
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