Follow the links below for information on downloading and installing these plug-ins which may be used in some of our WebCT courses at UWG... if you do not know which plug-ins you have, take this browser test.

If you already know how to download and install plugins, you may click here to download some of the latest versions of common browser plugins.  If you are not experienced, read and follow the instructions below.

1. In order to view all the documents in some online courses, you may need several plugins (your professor should notify you of plugins needed for your course). All  of the university labs have the Adobe Reader plugin and the Powerpoint Viewer plugin, however at home or your office you may need to download and install these plugins before you can do all the necessary work for this course.  For your convenience, GSU has put the latest versions of 5 or 6 commonly used plugins in one directory on the GSU server.  As a University System of Georgia WebCT partner, GSU is sharing access to these resources with us at UWG. Downloading all the necessary plugins to your machine's hard drive first will save you time and frustration.  All these plugins are free, so you may download and install the plugins on your home computer.
   
2. To begin downloading the executable files, merely click on the link for the plugins at the bottom of this page.  Then click the link for the particular plugin  that you need.      WARNING:   some plugins are not available for Macintosh machines.
   
3. You will be prompted to save the ".exe" file to some folder on your hard drive (if you're in a computer lab, ask before doing this). See illustration below.

Step 1: You are prompted to Save the file.	Step 2: Select the C: directory
Step 3: If you choose, you may also select a specific folder on the C: drive.

1. Once you have downloaded the plugin executable file, it is recommended that you exit all window programs and close your browser before installing a plugin -- to save time download all plugin files before installing any of them.
   
2. After downloading, use the "Run" option on the Windows 95/98 Task bar (the one with the Windows logo).  Browse to wherever you saved the ".exe" file and double click it.  In most plugins, the installation takes over and is very fast.
   
3. Once installation is complete you will either be prompted to restart your computer (or not depending on the plugin).  HINT:   if you are installing more than one plugin, do not restart your computer until you have installed all the necessary plugins.  Downloading and installing each plugin should take 5 minutes or less, depending on your expertise with computers.
   
4. If you have questions, ask for help in the computer lab.  If you are not in one of the labs, the following resources are available for assistance, but cannot guarantee that the support staff will be able to answer all questions.

For assistance with WebCT, contact the UWG Distance Learning Helpline at distance@westga.edu or 678-839-6248.

For non-WebCT or e-mail assistance, contact the UWG ITS HelpDesk at helpdesk@westga.edu or 678-839-6587.