System Requirements
Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows XP SP3
- Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Mac OSX v10.5 or higher
Mac Users:
The new Mac compatibility solution supports Mac users running MyITLab simulations on their machines. It does not support our live-in the application, Grader projects. To access the Mac solution and for instructions how to use – Click Here!
MyITLab can also run on a Mac with an Intel-based architecture, running under Windows via a program such as Boot Camp or Parallels.
Browsers
- Internet Explorer 7.0
- Internet Explorer 8.0
- Internet Explorer 9.0
- Safari 5.0 (see Mac User box above)
Internet Connection
- Broadband connection (cable or DSL) or higher recommended
- Dial-up/56K modem minimum requirement
Hardware
- Memory (RAM)*
- Windows XP: 512MB or higher recommended
- Windows Vista: 1GB RAM
- Windows 7: 1GB RAM
- Sound Card
- Any MCI compliant sound card
*Note: The increase in the requirements for Vista and Windows 7 are due to the additional memory and CPU overheads imposed by the operating system itself.
Screen Resolution
- Optimized for use at 1024x768, will scale to fit 800x600
- Will scale to fit 800x600 (except Active Help Desks, which only run at 1024x768)
- DPI setting should be set to 96 DPI (Normal size in Windows XP; Default scale in Windows Vista and Windows 7)
Players
- ActiveX control (will download via One-Step Installer & Launch Tool or Basic Installation Wizard)
- Adobe Flash player 9 or higher (Flash Player 9.0.124 minimum is required for eText access - Flash Player 10.1 or higher is recommended)
- Adobe Reader
Note: you may need additional plug-ins and players to view and interact with the content assigned by your instructor within MyItLab. Consult your instructor if you have questions.