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g<< Return to the Tutorials Menu Page VERY IMPORTANT: Keep Your Computer Up-to-Date and Secure Players, browsers, plug-ins and your operating system work together to deliver materials on the web. Unfortunately, security breaches often exploit weaknesses in these systems and cause your computer to be vulnerable to harm. Check that you have the most recent versions to limit your exposure. And, of course, always use virus protection. ** CHECK TODAY ** Java Updates: Java is currently the highest priority plug-in to check in early 2013. This is due to new potential risks associated with earlier versions of Java. Please visit Verify Java Version to check whether your Java is up-to-date or to download the latest version of Java. If it’s out-of-date please update it right away. What about removing Java completely . . . just to be safe? If you’d like to remove any and all Java versions from your computer, and you find out later that you need Java, you can just reinstall it quickly from http://www.java.com/. It’s up to you. However, just installing the most recent version of Java should be all that is required at this time. Not optional: Uninstalling old versions of Java: You need to also check for, and delete, any old versions of Java that may still be residing on your computer. Otherwise, even though you aren’t using these old versions, they compromise your computer’s security. To uninstall old java versions please follow these instructions: http://java.com/en/download/uninstall.jsp Experiencing trouble using Java? If so, please check the following resources: > Remove Old Versions of Java (Windows) > How Do I Disable Java In My Web Browser? > Java Help Center I’ve just started to see this popup box, should I be concerned? No, that’s fine! With increased browser security and new versions of plug-ins you may now, or in the near future, be prompted to click “Run” everytime your class material requires using a plug-in. However, if the popup box also indicates that a specific plug-in needs to be updated you should update it right away. OTHER BROWSER, PLUG-IN and PLAYERS to CHECK FOR UPDATE Adobe Acrobat Updates: Adobe Acrobat allows you to read pdf documents that your instructor might have uploaded as a syllabus or reading assignment or reference material. To make sure you have to the most recent Acrobat plug-in please check: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Firefox Users: You may need to install an additional Firefox specific plugin. To check the status of your Acrobat and other plug-ins open your Firefox browser and go to Tools>Add-ons Adobe Flash Updates: Adobe Flash is often used to play videos, or narrated PowerPoint presentations, or animations. To make sure you have the most current Flash player please check here http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Microsoft Silverlight Update: Silverlight is a player that often displays lectures and lecture/slide presentations. To make sure your Silverlight is up-to-date please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight If you have the most current version you’ll see an image like the one below saying “You are ready to use Microsoft Silverlight”. If you have an older version you’ll see a link to update your version of Silverlight. Windows Media Player Like Flash and SilverLight Windows Media Player is a format often used to deliver video content. To find the latest version of MediaPlayer please visit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/download-windowsmedia-player It’s important to note that your Windows Media Player version will differ depending on your Operating System. For instance, Windows 7 users will currently use a different version number than Windows XP users. Free RealPlayer RealPlayer is yet another video player that you should check on to make sure you have the best experience and the least explosure to risk: http://www.real.com/realplayer/player-plus Windows Updates and Windows Security Updates If you’re a Windows user it’s typically best to turn on “Automatic Updates” which will install necessary patches for you without any intervention. Check to see if your Automatic Updates are on, or how to turn them on please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/enus/download/default.aspx Need more help? Please contact [email protected]