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HOME COMPUTER SET-UP


The Pearson Team has created tools to ensure that MyMISLab runs at optimum performance on your home computer/laptop. Please use the below resources to tune your browser, and to install necessary components prior to using MyMISLab.

Note: The resources below are intended to be used by Windows/PC users only, not by Mac users. Mac users should return to the MyMISLab homepage and locate the Mac user link.

INSTALLATION WIZARD

Basic installation wizard –
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The MyMISLab Installation Wizard helps you install the software you need to access and complete the exercises and multimedia content in your MyMISLab course. Click the link in the box to the left -- Follow the steps on screen to install the files and players you'll need to complete your MyMISLab course.

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HOME DIAGNOSTIC TOOLKIT

Home Diagnostic Tool Kit –
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The Home Diagnostic Tool Kit will assist students running MyMISLab at home to ensure their system is set up to run MyMISLab at optimum performance. The tool performs a series of diagnostic checks on the machine and then provides feedback.

To run the Home Diagnostic Tool, you need to download the homediagnostic.exe file (396 KB) to your hard drive. Follow the steps below to download and run the Home Diagnostic Tool Kit. For more detailed instructions, click here.

  1. Click here to download the Home Diagnostic Tool Kit.
  2. When prompted, click the Save button.
  3. Save the file homediagnostic.exe to a location on your Desktop (or other location on your hard drive).
  4. Close Internet Explorer.
  5. Locate the file homediagnostic.exe on your Desktop (or other location on your hard drive) and then double-click it.
  6. Click Scan Machine to run the diagnostic tool.
  7. If Warning appears for any of the checks, click on the word Warning for further help and instructions from Pearson’s support resources.

    Each computer is set up differently, which may cause incorrect Warning messages to appear. If you receive a Warning message indicating your hardware is not sufficient for MyMISLab and think this is in error, we recommend you follow the steps below to manually check your system settings and confirm your computer meets the system requirements.


    Windows XP

    1. Right-click My Computer in the Start menu or on the Desktop.
    2. Click Properties.
    3. If needed, click the General tab to view your system settings.

    Windows Vista or Windows 7

    1. Right-click Computer in the Start menu.
    2. Click System Properties to view your system settings.
  8. Once you have adjusted settings for any Warnings, scan your machine again.
  9. You can save a copy of the diagnostic report to your hard drive by clicking Export Report.
  10. Once all checks pass, you are ready to run MyMISLab!
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