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h2. What other software do I need?
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h3. Required for All Courses
h4. Java
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In order to access some of the tools and content inside D2L, your web browser must support Java. Java support comes in the form of a free Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Please use the [Java installation and version checking tool at Java.com|http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp] to verify your browser has a supported JRE installed....
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Despite bearing a similar name, Java is not the same as JavaScript, a separate browser technology that D2L also requires. Please see [more information on D2L and JavaScript|d2ldocs:Required browser settings].
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h4. Adobe Flash Player
In order to use the Record Audio feature of D2L, as well as to view and interact with some content within courses, you will need to have Adobe Flash Player installed in your browser. Adobe Flash Player is a [free download at Adobe.com|http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-FLASH].
For performance and security reasons, Millersville University strongly recommend keeping your computer or computers up to date with the latest version of Flash Player.
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In order to use the Record Audio feature of D2L, as well as to view and interact with some content within courses, you will need to have Adobe Flash Player installed in your browser. Adobe Flash Player is a [free download at Adobe.com|http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-FLASH].
For performance and security reasons, Millersville University strongly recommend keeping your computer or computers up to date with the latest version of Flash Player.
h4. Adobe Reader
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In order to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files posted within your course, you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Adobe Reader is a [free download from Adobe.com|http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-READER].
h3. Required for Some Courses
h4. QuickTime Player
Some courses include QuickTime video clips. To view these clips, you will need to have Apple QuickTime Player installed on your computer. Apple QuickTime Player is a [free download at Apple.com|http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/].
Note: The QuickTime Player installer or software may encourage you to purchase a Pro version of QuickTime. Unless your course instructor has directed you to purchase QuickTime Pro, you do not need to do so. The free, non-Pro version of QuickTime contains all you need for playback of the QuickTime clips you may find in your classes. QuickTime Pro is only needed for more advanced usage, such as editing.
If you have a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X, you already have QuickTime Player installed. You can use Software Update or the App Store to check for updates to QuickTime Player and other software on your Mac.
If you have a Windows computer, and you already have iTunes installed on that computer, that computer automatically also has QuickTime Player installed, so you're all set. You can use Apple Software Update on your Windows computer to check for updates to QuickTime Player, iTunes, and other Apple software.
h4. Windows Media Player
Some courses include Windows Media audio or video clips. To play these clips, you will need to have either Windows Media Player or Window Media Components for QuickTime installed on your computer.
* *Windows computers need Windows Media Player.* Most versions of Windows come with Windows Media Player already installed. However, to make sure your computer is fully up to date, please launch Windows Update or Microsoft Update on your computer, and if a newer version of Windows Media Player is available there, install it.
* *Mac OS X computers need Windows Media Components for QuickTime.* Windows Media Components for QuickTime (also known as Flip4Mac Player) are [a free download|http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/windows-media-player/wmcomponents]. Note: The Flip4Mac software installer may encourage you to purchase a more powerful version of Flip4Mac; however, the free, Player version contains all you need for playback of the clips you may find in your classes.
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What other software do I need?
Required for All Courses
Java
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Reader
Required for Some Courses
QuickTime Player
Windows Media Player
Required for All Courses
Java
Supported Java Version
Java 7
In order to access some of the tools and content inside D2L, your web browser must support Java. Java support comes in the form of a free Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Please use the Java installation and version checking tool at Java.com to verify your browser has a supported JRE installed.
To enable Java in Chrome, please see: Enabling Java in Chrome
Despite bearing a similar name, Java is not the same as JavaScript, a separate browser technology that D2L also requires. Please see more information on D2L and JavaScript.
Adobe Flash Player
Supported Flash Player Version
Adobe Flash Player 14 or higher
In order to use the Record Audio feature of D2L, as well as to view and interact with some content within courses, you will need to have Adobe Flash Player installed in your browser. Adobe Flash Player is a free download at Adobe.com.
For performance and security reasons, Millersville University strongly recommend keeping your computer or computers up to date with the latest version of Flash Player.
Adobe Reader
In order to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files posted within your course, you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Adobe Reader is a free download from Adobe.com.
Required for Some Courses
QuickTime Player
Some courses include QuickTime video clips. To view these clips, you will need to have Apple QuickTime Player installed on your computer. Apple QuickTime Player is a free download at Apple.com.
Note: The QuickTime Player installer or software may encourage you to purchase a Pro version of QuickTime. Unless your course instructor has directed you to purchase QuickTime Pro, you do not need to do so. The free, non-Pro version of QuickTime contains all you need for playback of the QuickTime clips you may find in your classes. QuickTime Pro is only needed for more advanced usage, such as editing.
If you have a Macintosh computer running Mac OS X, you already have QuickTime Player installed. You can use Software Update or the App Store to check for updates to QuickTime Player and other software on your Mac.
If you have a Windows computer, and you already have iTunes installed on that computer, that computer automatically also has QuickTime Player installed, so you're all set. You can use Apple Software Update on your Windows computer to check for updates to QuickTime Player, iTunes, and other Apple software.
Windows Media Player
Some courses include Windows Media audio or video clips. To play these clips, you will need to have either Windows Media Player or Window Media Components for QuickTime installed on your computer.
Windows computers need Windows Media Player. Most versions of Windows come with Windows Media Player already installed. However, to make sure your computer is fully up to date, please launch Windows Update or Microsoft Update on your computer, and if a newer version of Windows Media Player is available there, install it.
Mac OS X computers need Windows Media Components for QuickTime. Windows Media Components for QuickTime (also known as Flip4Mac Player) are a free download. Note: The Flip4Mac software installer may encourage you to purchase a more powerful version of Flip4Mac; however, the free, Player version contains all you need for playback of the clips you may find in your classes.
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Help Desk Contact Info
Location: Boyer Building
Phone: 717-871-7777
Email: Help@millersville.edu
Hours:
Call Center Hours
M-Th 7:00am - 9:00pm EST
F 7:00am - 5:00pm EST
Walk-in Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Hours
Boyer, 1st floor, Room 119
Fall/Spring Semesters:
M-Th 8:00 am - 9:00pm, F 8:00am - 5:00pm EST
Winter/Summer Sessions:
M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm EST
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