Live Classroom Set Up Wizard

The Live Classroom Setup Wizard will help you check some of the integrated components of Blackboard Vista. You should not attempt to run the Setup Wizard until after you have already configured your system and browser according to Blackboard Vista's specifications.

Clicking on the Live Classroom Set Up Wizard will bring up a smaller window which guides you through several tests, such as checking pop-ups, text chat and listening to and recording audio. If the Live Classroom Setup Wizard detects any issues, it will report them to you. You can resolve these issues by following the instructions in the Setup Wizard. To download any needed plug-ins directly, see our Browser Plug-Ins section below. When finished with the Live Classroom Set Up Wizard, proceed to our Anti-Virus check.

Notes for Windows Users

• Some Windows users may notice that when the Live Classroom Set Up Wizard has finished testing all components, it will automatically close both the testing window and the rest of your browser. This is normal behavior.
• For Windows Vista users, if you don't have a microphone and/or web cam attached to your computer while running the Live Classroom Set Up Wizard, you may see a "Fatal Audio Library Error" window during the "Playback" and "Recording" tests. You can close these windows and finish the Live Classroom Set Up Wizard. If you don't have a microphone, you can use the call in feature of Live Classroom.
  

Browser Plug-Ins

Blackboard Vista uses a variety of multimedia applications to display information and web features within your courses. These applications, called Browser Plug-ins, must be installed on your computer to access all of your course content. While core browsing functions may work without installing any plug-ins, you will not be able to play streaming audio or video, or view some documents without the plug-ins.

If you fail any part of the wizard, you'll need to visit the WebCT Plugins Page, which contains links to all the plugins that you will need to access multimedia content in Blackboard Vista. Each link will redirect you to the manufacturer's homepage, where you will be able to download and install software appropriate to your operating system and web browser. You may then proceed to the Anti-Virus check.