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UConnect essential software

Application programs  Version   Comments  
Adobe Reader   It is recommended that you install the latest version of Adobe Reader. 
Adobe Flash Player   Latest version
Web Browsers

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Mozilla Firefox V53 or higher

Apple Safari 9 or higher

Chrome V58 or higher

 Windows users Note: IE 10 is not compatible with all USQ Systems such as USQAdmin Student Centre.
PowerPoint Viewer   Access to Office 365 being part of enrolled students repertoire of study tools, caters for PowerPoint viewing and editing.
Sun-Java The latest version

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. Old versions are a security risk.
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.  

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