System Requirements
Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows XP SP3
- Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Mac OSX v10.5 up to and including 10.7
Mac Users:
The new Mac compatibility solution supports Mac users running MyMISlab 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.
MyMISLab 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 9.0
- Safari 5.0 and 5.1 (see Mac User box above)
*If you are accessing the following courses, you may access these via Chrome 15 and higher or Firefox 11 and higher:
- Kroenke, Using MIS 6e
- Kroenke, MIS Essentials 3e
- Kroenke, Experiencing MIS 4e
- Laudon/Laudon, Management Information Systems 13e
- Valacich/Schneider, Information Systems Today 6e
*If you are accessing a course other than the above, you cannot log in or view MyLab courses using the Chrome browser. FireFox is also not recommended.
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 Installation Wizard)
- Adobe Flash player 10.2 or higher (Flash Player 10.2 minimum is required for eText access - Flash Player 11.1 or newer is recommended)
- Adobe Reader 8 or higher
Note: you may need additional plug-ins and players to view and interact with the content assigned by your instructor within MyMisLab. Consult your instructor if you have questions.
