Summary
Penn Foster develops web sites and online instructional content that will run on most current operating systems and enabling software (e.g. Internet browser, pdf reader, interactive video player). In order to offer the broadest range of support and best user experience, we recommend that you use the most current version of any software.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Windows XP
Please see the
recommended system requirements published by Microsoft.
Windows Vista
Please see the
recommended system requirements published by Microsoft.
Mac OS X
Please see the
general requirements published by Apple.
Other
Please see the manufacturer's published recommendation for the most current version of the operating system you are using.
Internet Browser Requirements
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer 7 or higher with java script enabled. For details on setting java script, see
"How to set Java Script settings for Internet Explorer 7". Additionally, the following domain names should be added to the Trusted Sites list and pop-ups should be permitted from these domains:
- http://*.pennfoster.com
- http://*.learnermanagement.com
- http://*.ilrn.com
If you are accessing our web site from behind a firewall or proxy server, you must permit access to these domains.
Firefox
Firefox 3.x or higher with java script enabled. Additionally, the following domain names should be added to the Trusted Sites list and pop-ups should be permitted from these domains:
- http://*.pennfoster.com
- http://*.learnermanagement.com
- http://*.ilrn.com
If you are accessing our web site from behind a firewall or proxy server, you must permit access to these domains.
PDF Reader Requirements
Adobe
Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader 9 or higher.
Applies To
This article applies to all Penn Foster web sites.
Keywords
java script, browser settings, system requirements