first aid

The instructions on this page are primarily intended for Windows Internet Explorer users,
though most are also applicable to other browsers and Macs.


Flash

Some users may experience problems with Flash in newer versions of IE in Windows.
Microsoft has made changes to the way Flash objects are handled in IE. To activate some
menus, etc., you will need to click them once to activate them.


Browser pop-up windows

If you have a Yahoo (Google) toolbar, you may need to enable popup windows.
Follow these pictorial instructions:
popups instructions


Browser settings

To enable animations, video play, etc.
In your Explorer menu, click Tools and Internet Options
explorer tutorial screenshot

Then, click the Advanced tab in the window that opens
explorer tutorial screenshot

Scroll down until you see the Multimedia choices, shown below. Select those you want.
If pop-up windows and other functions on Web pages still don't work after you've made these changes,
ask your IT administrator to ensure that Javascript is enabled for your browser.
explorer tutorial screenshot


Free downloads to enable Flash, QuickTime, and PDF files to work in your browser

These are easy (and almost automatic) to install

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