System Requirements
- REQUIRED BROWSER
Getting the right browser and setting it up correctly is critical to your success with online coursework.
Mozilla Firefox is the browser of choice and is at the top of our recommended list of browsers when using Insight. If you do not have Firefox it is free to download and easy to install and use.
Firefox 10, Safari, Chrome, and Internet Explorer 9 DO NOT fully support all of the features you will use in Insight.
For example, you may not see certain radio buttons when taking a quiz in one of these browsers.
Check your Browser here
Current Internet Browser for PC
Download Firefox. Note the system requirements for the latest version of Firefox.
Download Internet Explorer 8.
- **Internet Explorer 9 is currently incompatible with Insight. Until core issues with the coding in 9 are resolved,
please use Internet Explorer 8 or install Firefox.**
Current Internet Browser for MAC
Download Firefox. Note the system requirements for the latest version of Firefox.
The latest version of Firefox (version 9) will not work on Apple/Mac hardware with Power PC CPUs (see bug 587799). If your Apple is an Intel, it is NOT a PowerPC.
Find out which CPU you have at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1531
Reference: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/9.0/releasenotes/
If you are an Apple/Mac user, we recommend you stay at your current version of Firefox (earlier than 9). If
you did upgrade to 9, the only older download version still available for a limited time is Firefox 3.6:
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all-older.html/
- REQUIRED SOFTWARE
Many online courses require that you open handouts in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat.
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Some online courses may require you to submit assignments that are best competed using word processing software. For example, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Open Office (see your college bookstore for educational pricing). Your instructor will provide you with specifics.
- POP-UP BLOCKER DISABLED
Insight relies on new windows "popping up" while you are in your course. You must have "pop-up"
blockers disabled
in your browser to use this site. See below for how to disable your pop-up blocker.
Browser Check
Below is a system check of your computer's browser and plug-in settings.
If you are missing a plug-in there will be a link to where you can download it.
Please verify that your Browser is one of the supported browsers for Insight listed above under
System Requirements.
Disable Pop-up Blocker
How to Disable Pop-up Blocker in your Browser (for Insight supported browsers)
PC
1. Click the Tools menu
2. Click Pop-up Blocker
3. Click Turn off Pop-up Blocker (if it is already off it will say "Turn on Pop-up Blocker" in which case don't do ANYTHING.)
How to disable pop-up blocker in FireFox:
1. Click on the Tools menu
2. Click on Options
3. Click on the Content tab
4. Uncheck the box next to "Block pop-up windows"
5. At the bottom of the screen click the OK button.
1. Click on Firefox
2. Click on the Content Tab
3. Uncheck the box next to "Block pop-up windows"
4. Close the window
Empty Browser Cache
What is a browser cache?
Your web browser downloads and stores files from websites you visit in order to allow the web pages to load faster when you revisit them. This is called "caching". It means that if new data has been added to the webpages, your browser cached pages won't display the data until the cache has been "refreshed".
So, to resolve this problem of getting old data instead of new, you should periodically clear the browser cache in order for your browser to function more efficiently and also display the latest information to you for the site you are viewing. This is especially important for students in Insight as instructors are making changes in your course frequently - such as grading assignments, updating content, and posting to discussion forums.
How to Empty Your Browser Cache
PC
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. From the top menu, click Tools
3. Choose Delete Browsing History
4. Select Temporary Internet Files
5. Click the Delete Files button
6. It will ask if you’re sure, click the Yes button
7. Click Close
How to empty your browser cache in FireFox:
1. Open Firefox
2. From the top menu, click Options
3. Choose Clear Private Data
4. Check Cache
5. Click Clear Private Data Now
1. Open Firefox
2. From the top menu, click Firefox
3. Choose Preferences
4. Click the Advanced icon
5. Click the Network tab
6. In the Offline Storage section click the Clear now button
7. Close the Preferences window
Enable Java
How to Enable Java in Your Browser
PC
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. From the top menu, click Tools
3. Choose Internet Options
4. Click Custom Level
5. Click the Security tab
6. Scroll to find the Scripting header
7. Verify that Scripting of Java applets is enabled
8. Click OK
1. Open Firefox
2. From the top menu, click Tools
3. Choose Options
4. Click the Content icon
5. Check Enable Java
6. Click OK.
Enable Cookies
How to Enable Cookies in Your Browser
PC
(Cookies are automatically enabled when you download Firefox)