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How do I install the launcher?
If you are using a University Windows Staff Managed Desktop the Collaborate Launcher will be automatically installed. If you want to install the launcher on your own PC/Mac follow the relevant instructions below. Linux users do not require a launcher, further information is available below.
For information on installing the mobile app on your device, see the mobile page.
Equipment and Software Requirements
- Internet Access - 28.8 kbps speed or above (broadband connection highly recommended)
- Soundcard with microphone and headphones (a headset with microphone/headphones is highly recommended)
- Webcam (optional)
To install the Blackboard Collaborate launcher on your own Windows PC download the launcher, then follow the relevant step below for your browser.
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- Firefox prompts you to save the Windows installerBlackboardCollaborateLauncher-Win.msi. Save the file. The default save location is your browser's Downloads library. Open the Downloads library and, when the download is complete, open the file to run the Blackboard Collaborate setup wizard.
- Chrome prompts you to save the Windows installerBlackboardCollaborateLauncher-Win.msi. Save the file. The default save location is your Downloads folder. In the bottom left corner of your browser window, Chrome shows you the progress of the download. When the download is complete, click on the downloaded file to run the Blackboard Collaborate Setup Wizard.
- Internet Explorer prompts you to Run or Save the Windows installerBlackboardCollaborateLauncher-Win.msi. Click Run to run the Blackboard Collaborate Setup Wizard.
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Click Next to run the setup wizard.
Note: If you encounter the screen 'Modify, Repair or Remove installation', the launcher is already installed. Click Cancel to exit the setup wizard.
The setup wizard installs the Windows launcher and adds it to the Start menu.
Note: Windows 8 or later users can find the launcher on the Start page in Metro view.
How to install Blackboard Collaborate Launcher on a Mac
To install the Blackboard Collaborate launcher on a Mac download the launcher, then follow the steps below.
When the installer file BlackboardCollaborateLauncher-Mac.zip is fully downloaded, unzip the file to install the launcher.
- Safari automatically unzips the file and installs the launcher. No further action is required.
- In Firefox and Chrome, open the .zip file in your Downloads folder to unzip and install the launcher.
- Double Click the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher icon, if you the see message “Blackboard Collaborate Launcher” is an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it? Click Open.
- Your browser may ask you which application to use to open the .zip file. If so, select the Archive Utility (in System/Library/CoreServices).
By default, the launcher will reside in the Downloads folder. (When you open your session or recording .collab file, you are given the option to move the launcher to your Applications folder.)
How access Blackboard Collaborate using Linux
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A launcher is not required for Linux based operating systems. However you will need Java Web Start on Oracle Java, or Iced Tea Web for Open JDK installed.
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Blackboard provide guidance for Ubuntu users.
Further information
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Once installed, the launcher can be used to access Collaborate sessions. For a pre session check list including how to test your connection, settings, and configure audio see the guide.