If nothing happens when you attempt to launch a course, your browser’s pop-up blocker may be stopping the window from opening. To override the most common pop-up blockers, please follow these steps, the instructions may vary depending on what version of the browser you are using:
Internet Explorer
To turn off the pop-up blocker:
- Click the Cog icon at the top of your browser window and locate ‘Internet Options’:
- From the Internet Options window, select the ‘Privacy’ tab and locate ‘Pop-Up Blocker’ check box:
- Please then make sure that ‘Turn on Pop-up Blocker’ is NOT ticked.
If you wish to continue to use the pop-up blocker when viewing other sites, turn off the blocker for the just the e-learning site:
- Select the 'Settings' button, with the check box ticked:
- Enter the site web address into the 'Address of website to allow' text field:
- Click 'Add' and then 'OK' to close the window.
Firefox
To turn off the pop-up blocker:
- From the 'Firefox' menu, locate and select 'Options':
- In the search for 'pop-up' in the box at the top right:
- Un-tick the 'Block popup windows' check box:
If you wish to continue using the pop-up blocker for other sites:
- Leave 'Block popup windows' check box ticked:
- and Select the 'Exceptions' tab:
- Enter the site web address into the 'Address of website to allow' text field:
- Click 'Allow' and 'Save changes'.
Safari
For Safari turning the pop-up blocker on or off will affect all websites, not just this one. To turn the feature off:
- Go to the 'Edit' menu, or ‘Preferences’ if you are using an Apple OS.
- If there is a tick next to the 'Block pop-up windows' option pop-up blocking is enabled - click to disable
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots at the top top right hand corner of the browser and select 'Settings':
- From the ‘Settings’ tab search for 'pop-up':
- Select the highlighted option 'Site settings':
- Scroll down and select 'Pop-ups and redirects':
- Ensure Pop-ups and redirects are set to allowed:
If you wish to continue using the pop-up blocker for all other sites:
- Leave Pop-ups and redirects set to Blocked and click the 2nd 'Add' button -Allow:
- Enter your LMS to the allowed sites and click 'Add':