for Windows

The version of Java that works best with Blackboard Vista is Java 6 Update 3. Please follow the directions below to delete all versions of Java and install 6 Update 3:

1. Delete wrong version of Java:
   • Close all browser windows.
   • Choose Start then Control Panel.
   • Click Add or Remove Programs.
   • Search for Java in the list (it’s alphabetical).
   • Click Remove and follow the instructions.
     NOTE: If you have Java 6 Update 3, DO NOT delete it. Delete all other Java versions and continue to Step 3.
2. Install Java 6, Update 3:
   • Open your browser and go to http://java.sun.com/products/archive/j2se/6u3/index.html   
     The Sun Downloads Archive screen is displayed.
   • Click the Download JRE link.
   • If the Security Information dialog box is displayed, click Yes.
   • In the Platform drop-down list, select Windows.
   • Keep the Language drop-down option set to Multi-language.
   • Check the "I agree to the Software License Agreement" check box.
   • Click Continue.
   • If the Security Information dialog box is displayed, click Yes.
   • In the "Optional Files"  area, click the jre-6u3-windows-i586-p-iftw.exe link.
   • In the File Download - Security Warning dialog box, click Run.
   • In the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog box, click Run.
   • Java will download.
   • In the Java Setup - Welcome screen, click Accept.
   • Uncheck Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer and click Next.
   • Java will install.
   • Click Finish.
   • Close the Download Java SE Runtime Environment 6 update 3 for Windows, Multi-language window.
3. Once downloaded, turn off Java automatic updates:
   • Choose Start then Control Panel.
   • Click Java.
   • Select the Advanced tab.
   • Click the + next to "JRE Auto-Download" to expand the category.
   • Select Never Auto-Download.
   • Click Apply.
   • Click OK.