Computer Requirements

These are the minimum computer requirements you will need to complete KYVAE online courses. This page will test your computer for the necessary programs. Please check below as to whether you have or do not have the necessary programs. If you need to download a program, links are provided to websites that have the installation files.

• PC computer using Windows XP or higher or Macintosh/Apple computer using OS 8.0 or higher.

• 256MB (512MB recommended) of RAM, with 500MB+ of hard drive space available, and operating with CPU processor speed of Pentium 4 3GHz or greater for PC, or running a PowerMacintosh or higher.

• Connection to the Internet using a 56 Kbps modem or DSL / cable connection.

• An Internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (PC only), Netscape Navigator 7.1 or higher, or Firefox 1.0 or higher (all Platforms), with the following browser settings: Javascript enabled, Popup Blockers disabled, and Cookies Enabled.

  » What browser/version are you using?
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  • Latest Version of Firefox
  • Latest Version of Internet Explorer
  • Latest Version of Netscape Navigator

• E-mail capable of sending attachments.

• Supplementary Software: Microsoft Word (or MS Word Reader) and PowerPoint (or MS PowerPoint Reader)

• Additional Hardware: Sound Card and Speakers

• Install PLATO and Macromedia Plug-ins
  PLATO, the program which will run your course, requires the use of plug-ins on your computer. You can download and install the required plug-ins when you first log in, or download them direct from the vendor website. Downloading make take a fair amount of time, depending on your connection speed and the number of installs. It's recommended that you download and install the plug-ins ahead of time, before the student attempts to run the courseware.

  • Download the PLATO Web Learning Network Clients Plug-Ins
  • Download PLATO Xtras Plug-Ins
  
  

• Multimedia Plug-Ins. In the event that your computer lacks the needed programs, a link will be provided to resources where you can find and download these free plug-ins:

  • RealPlayer

    RealPlayer provides live and on-demand real-time RealAudio and RealVideo streaming content on the Web.

    » Does your computer have RealPlayer?
    

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Acrobat Reader allows you to view and print PDF files on all major computer platforms.

    » Does your computer have Adobe Acrobat Reader?
    

  • Macromedia Shockwave and Flash

    Shockwave and Flash presents interactive animations with streaming audio and video.

    » Does your computer have Shockwave?
    

    » Does your computer have Flash?