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Plug-in Checker  / Browser Settings Checker

    [Troubleshooting Tips]

    This page allows you to test plug-ins that may be necessary in order to properly view web-based media. Each plug-in serves a specific purpose.

    To learn more about each plug-in click on the plug-in name. To test the plug-in simply press "Test Plug-in" in the test section.

    If you know the plug-in is not installed in your browser or if the test fails to load anything at all then you can directly download each plugin by clicking on the icon in the download section.

    Plug-in Name Test Free Download
    Adobe Acrobat
    View, navigate, and print Adobe PDF files across all major computing platforms
    Test Plug-in
    Adobe  Flash Player
    May be required for interactive quizzes, animations, and activities.
    Test Plug-in
    [get free flash player]
    Adobe Shockwave Player
    May be required for interactive quizzes, animations, and activities.
    Test Plug-in
    [get shockwave player]
    Quicktime
    Some courses may use Quicktime video. Please note: You must also download an Active X plug-in to have Quicktime work properly. Apple used to make this plug-in available as part of the main Quicktime download but no longer does.
    Test Plug-in
    RealOne Audio Player
    May be required for streaming video.
    Test Plug-in
    Windows Media Player
    May be required for streaming video.
    Test Plug-in
    [Get Free Windows Media Player]
    PowerPoint Viewer
    Lets you view full-featured presentations created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions.  You can view and print presentations, but you cannot edit them in the PowerPoint Viewer 2003.
    Test PowerPoint Viewer
    [get free powerpoint viewer]
    Word Viewer
    Lets you view documents created in Word 97 and later versions.  You can view and print documents, but you cannot edit them in the Word Viewer.
    Test Word Viewer
    [get free word viewer]
    Microsoft Compatibility Pack
    The 2007 Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack lets you open, edit, and save files in the new file format used by the 2007 Office system. Even if you haven't upgraded to the 2007 Microsoft Office system yet, you can enjoy some of the benefits of the new Open XML Format

    File Types:  .docx, .pptx, .xlsx and others
    Test Word 2007 .docx file format [link to ms office compatibility pack download]

 
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