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For detailed system requirements see below.

Minimum System Requirements

Pentium 166 MHz CPU required to support audio playback
64 MB Ram, although 128 MB is recommended for better performance
Monitor resolution of 800 x 600, with 16 Bit colour
A sound card if you wish to use the audio feature of certain products
56K Modem connection speed, although high speed is recommended for some products

Technical Checklist

One of these operating systems:
- Windows 98
- Windows NT 4.0
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
One of these Web browsers:
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
- Netscape 6.2 or higher
One of these Web browser plug-ins:
- Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
- Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
- Note:
A word processing package such as Microsoft Word or WordPerfect to enable you to use product templates
Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 for product templates
Cookies in your Web browser must be turned on More on Cookies
Pop-up Blocker programs should be disabled More on Pop-up Blockers
Some products require plug-ins More on Plug-ins.

Web Accessibility Support

For those using software for visual impairment, the following applets are required:

JAWS screen reader software, versions 3.7u, 4.0, 4.50 or 4.51.

Note that JAWS 3.7u and JAWS 4.0 require 256 colour resolution.

System Configuration

The following settings are typically set as the default in recent versions of Netscape and Internet Explorer Web browsers. If you have trouble running any of the products within Campusdirect ask your Help Desk to ensure your system is configured as follows:

Browser caching: Enabled
Active Scripting and Scripting of Java Applets: Enabled
JavaScript 1.0 and Java 1.0.2: Supported
.ZIP, .JAR, or .CAB Java Applets: Supported
Override automatic cookie handling and accept third-party cookies and ActiveX: Allowed
Accept publisher, site, and server certificates from Skillsoft and Skillsoft Ireland
Empty Temporary Internet Files when browser is closed: Disabled (Internet Explorer only)
Check for newer versions of stored pages on Every visit to the page: Enabled
Microsoft Java Virtual Machine: Enabled
JIT Compiler for Java Virtual Machine: Enabled
Active Scripting and scripting of Java applets: Enabled
Java Console: Enabled

More on Plug-ins

Some products require the latest Shockwave^TM and Flash^TM players. If you require IT support to install these plug-ins, please check with your Help Desk before you download and install them.

Click here to download Flash^TM. Select version 4.0 through 6.x.
Note: Netscape 6.2x must use Flash 6.0 or higher

Click here to download Shockwave^TM. Select version 8.0.

More on Pop-up Blockers

To disable the Pop-up Blocker feature in Internet Explorer, follow these steps.

From the browser menu, select:

Tools » Pop-up Blocker » Pop-up Blocker Settings
In the dialogue box that appears, there is a text entry box entitled Address of the Web site to allow. Enter the www.campusdirect.gc.ca Web site address in that box.
Click the "Add" button.
Click the "Close" button.

To disable the Pop-up Blocker feature in Netscape, follow these steps.