The Downloads and Updates page contains information on how to find the most current version of the tools and plug-ins you may need to use our online courses.

How do I upgrade the Virtual Machine for Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0?

Where can I find the latest version of Internet Explorer?

Where can I find the latest version of Netscape Navigator?

Where can I find the latest version of Macromedia Web Player?

What are plug-ins?

Where can I find the latest version of Flash?

How do I upgrade the Virtual Machine for Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0?
To update the Virtual Machine for Internet Explorer 5.0
  1. Go to the Microsoft Windows Update website.
  2. Click on the Product Updates link.
  3. Locate Microsoft Virtual Machine.
  4. Download and install this patch after reviewing the instructions and information on the Microsoft website.
Where can I find the latest version of Internet Explorer?
You can download Internet Explorer for free from Microsoft.

Where can I find the latest version of Netscape Navigator?
You can download Netscape Communicator for free from Netscape.

Where can I find the latest version of Macromedia Web Player?

You can download the Macromedia Web Player for free from Macromedia; Web Player is necessary to view Macromedia Authorware files. If you wish to create your own Authorware files, you can purchase Authorware from Macromedia.

What are plug-ins?
Plug-ins are software programs that add additional functionality to your computer. For Internet browsers, plug-ins allow browsers to display different types of audio, video, and animation files. Plug-ins are generally available free from the publisher's Web site. The technical requirements for each course will describe what plug-ins are necessary to run that course; instructions on how to find the latest versions of common plug-ins are below.

Where can I find the latest version of Flash?
You can download Flash Player for free from Macromedia; Flash Player is necessary to view Flash files. If you wish to create your own Flash files, you can purchase Flash 4.0, the latest version of Flash, from Macromedia.