Diagnose Your Computer

This series of pages will test to see if you have the right kind of browser to run our instructional software. For the iMBA program, we recommend the following minimum platform:
iMBA Tech Specs

iMBA Requirements
Operating System Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8*
Macintosh users may have problems using the specialized software required in some courses.
*Windows 8 support excludes the tablet only RT version
Processor 1 GHz or higher
Memory 512 MB of RAM
Hard Drive Space 500 MB free disk space
Browser We recommend the latest Angel-supported version of Firefox or Internet Explorer. To determine if your browser fits this criteria and for advice on downloading a supported version, please refer to the following ITS knowledgebase article:http://kb.its.psu.edu/cms/article/6
Note: Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled.
Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows
from Penn State web sites.


Due to nonstandard handling of CSS, JavaScript, and caching, older versions of Internet Explorer (such as IE 6 or earlier) do not work with our courses.
Plug-ins Adobe Reader [Download from Adobe]
Flash Player [Download from Adobe]
Additional Software Microsoft Office 2007 or higher
Internet Connection Broadband (cable or DSL) connection required
Printer Access to graphics-capable printer
DVD-ROM Required
Sound Card, Microphone, and Speakers Required
Monitor Monitor (Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution)

Not sure if your computer is set up correctly? You can use the links below to test your settings:

  1. Adobe Acrobat
  2. Cookies
  3. Flash
  4. Frames
  5. Java [This may take a minute to load.]
  6. JavaScript
  7. Quicktime