Recognized Conflicts

Anonymous Cookie Applications

A number of individuals installed software that permits anonymous Web surfing to stop marketers from tracking activity and sending unsolicited email. Unfortunately, they also prevent WebCT from performing correctly. You must disable this function in order to access WebCT.

Corporate Firewalls

Corporations are making use of firewalls to prevent business destruction. Unfortunately, they stop access to WebCT otherwise impede the ability to access sections of the course. You must disable this function in order to access WebCT.

Disable Pop-Up Killers

These applications 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.  Unfortunately, they also inhibit WebCT from performing properly.  If you are unable to view Discussion postings, Quiz windows, and download links, then search your hard drive for any software with "pop-up" in the name and disable it. 

If you are not sure if you have pop-up blocker software installed, go to http://www.popup-killer-review.com/rundetect.htm. This site will let you know if you have pop-up blocker software installed.

Another site that can help you recognize some of the current popup blockers if they exist on your computer and tell you where it is: http://www.popup-killer-review.com

If a pop-up blocker software is installed, you must let it know that WebCt is safe and that the windows can pop-up.

Hotbar

This application helps personalize web surfing and your e-mail program. Its auto-update feature brings about some problems with WebCT. In order to access WebCT, you will need to remove the program from your computer.

Internet Content Filters (Parental Controls)

Content filters (such as NetNanny, CYBERPatrol, Norton Parental Controls, McAfee Parental Controls, etc.), are common amongst homes with kids, public libraries, and businesses to control particular kinds of Web surfing.

Unfortunately, they stop access to WebCT otherwise impede the ability to access sections of the course. You must disable this function in order to access WebCT.

JCreator Java Compiler

This is a freeware application that some programmers download to test and run Java language files. The way this specific program downloads brings about some problems with WebCT. To facilitate access of WebCT, you will need to disable the program in the Advanced Tab of Internet Options.

Personal Firewalls

A number of individuals have downloaded personal firewalls due to all the recent virus scares. Unfortunately, they stop access to WebCT otherwise impede the ability to access sections of the course. You must disable this function in order to access WebCT.

Pop-Up Blocking

Countless websites have turned to pop-up advertisements, which has led individuals to install anti-pop-up software with the purpose of preventing this annoyance. Pop-up windows are a utility of scores of WebCT courses. You must disable this function in order to access WebCT.

Recommended Screen Resolution

A screen resolution of 800x600 or higher is recommended for using WebCT.

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