The version of Lockdown Browser available in Rutgers Canvas is different than the version from other institutions; each download file is tied to an institution. If you need to use Lockdown Browser to take an exam or quiz in both Rutgers Canvas and another institution as part of a partnership program, then you will need to install two versions of the application on your computer. The directions below assume you have the Blackboard version already installed on your computer
Installing the Respondus Lockdown Browser (Mac) Download the Respondus Lockdown Browser installer by clicking Install Now. Depending on your computer's configuration the.zip file will most likely be saved to your Downloads folder. TheInstallLDBPackage.zip file will look like this in your Downloads folder. Use this link to install the LockDown browser. Please note that the LockDown browser cannot be installed on Chromebooks or other mobile devices. To install LockDown Browser for Windows, Click on Install Now on the right side of the page. A download window will appear. Click Save File. If prompted by a security warning, click Run. Once the installed comes up, click Click to Install. If you have UAC active, click Yes. Choose a setup Language and click Next. Respondus Lockdown Browser - Mac Install LockDown Browser can be used to give BlackBoard tests while preventing a student from accessing other resources on their computers, such as Word documents (with notes), web pages, chat programs, etc. LockDown Browser is available as a free download for Baylor students, faculty, and staff on both Windows and Mac platforms. NOTE: Respondus LockDown Browser can only be enabled by Instructors in a course. Teaching Assistants cannot enable LockDown Browser. Monitor is a built-in feature of LockDown Browser that enables assessment sessions to be.
PC
- Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser.
- Select the option for a second institution.
- Click Next.
- In your Windows menu, you will now see two versions of Lockdown Browser.
Macintosh
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Install Lockdown Browser On Mac
- Navigate to your Applications folder.
- Locate your existing copy of Lockdown Browser.
- Right-click to show the mouse menu.
- Click Rename.
- Rename the application to include version (School 1 Name).
- Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser. You may opt to rename the second version for Canvas.