System Requirements and Recommendations for Desire2Learn
Component |
Required |
Recommended |
Operating System |
Windows 98 or newer Mac OS X |
Windows XP Service or Windows 7
Mac OS X |
Video |
Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 |
Resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater |
Internet Access |
56K Modem |
High Speed Internet Connection |
Recommended Browsers
Note: These are the minimum browser requirements needed for using Desire2Learn.
OS |
Compatible Browsers |
Recommended Browsers |
MAC |
Safari 3.1 Firefox |
Firefox |
PC |
Internet Explorer Firefox |
Firefox |
Browser Information for Desire2Learn
The Desire2Learn (D2L) Learning Management System utilizes pop-up windows. For proper access to your course materials, please ensure your browser's pop-up blocker is disabled. Popup settings can be found...
On a PC:
Firefox 3.6 --> Tools Menu --> Options --> Content Tab --> [UNCHECK "Block Pop-Up Windows"]
Internet Explorer 7 --> Tool Menu --> Pop Up Blocker -->[ UNCHECK "Turn Off Pop-Up Blocker"]
On a Mac:
Safari 4.0 --> Safari Menu --> [UNCHECK "Block Pop-Up Windows"]
Firefox 3.6 --> Preferences Menu --> Content Tab --> [UNCHECK "Block Pop-Up Windows"]
Recommended Settings
Make sure that your browser is set to accept cookies. Javascript must be also be enabled.