UConnect Essential Software

The following software is essential for accessing UConnect:

Application Programs
 

Version

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Adobe Reader

 

It is recommended that you install the latest version of Adobe Reader.

Adobe Flash Player

 

Latest version.
Web Browsers

Windows - Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 or higher

Macintosh - Apple Safari 4.0 or higher,  Mozilla Firefox 3.6.12

Linux - Mozilla Firefox 3.6.0 or higher

Windows users: Note a fully patched and updated version 6.0 will work in most instances but our recommendations are to upgrade to version 7.0 or higher

PowerPoint Viewer   This is a free downloadable Windows version or Macintosh version that will allow the viewing only of slides created in PowerPoint. 

Sun-Java

6.0

The USQStudyDesk requires Sun Java to be installed on your PC in order to access certain features.

For Windows users the plug-in for Sun-Java is available as a free download from SUN.

For Macintosh users Java should come standard on the Macintosh platform or can be sourced from Apple

Note:  Please ensure that all previous versions of Java are removed before installing the latest version.

USQ does not provide support for the Linux environment, however for Linux users,  the plug-in for Sun Java is available as a free download from Sun.

For students requiring access to the USQStudyDesk for the first time, you will need to configure specific settings in your browser relevant to your operating system:

Windows Media Player or Real Player

 

Playback audio and video for Windows and the Web.

Windows Media Player  support page and latest version.

Macintosh Flip4 Mac converts Windows Media files to view in Quick Time.

Real Player latest version.