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How To Upgrade Your Web Browser

Upgrading to the most recent version of your preferred browser can help ensure optimal performance of both your web browser and this web site.

It is especially important if you have a older version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, such as 4.x or below, and you are a Mac user. There is a known incompatibility between this web site and versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer older than version 5.0 used on a Mac.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Your platform type (Mac vs. PC)
  • Your operating system type (Mac OS9, Mac OSX, Window XP, Windows 2000, etc.)

STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTION

Internet Explorer Users

  1. Go to www.microsoft.com.
  2. On the left hand side of the next page under "Resources," select "Downloads."
  3. In the middle of the page under "Search for Downloads," click on the down arrow, scroll down, and select "Internet Explorer." Click "Go," which you will find next to "Keywords."
  4. Next, you will need to choose which version of Internet Explorer you need - either for a PC or for a Macintosh.
  5. If you have a PC, you can choose Internet Explorer 6 service pack. Once you have made your selection, on the next page on the right hand side click "Downloads" (highlighted in blue).
  6. Once you have clicked it, follow the instructions to download the browser.
  7. If you have a Macintosh running OS 8.1 to 9, on the search results page you will need to select "Internet Explorer 5.1.6 for Mac. OS 8.1 to 9."
  8. Scroll down to the bottom of the page under "Files in this Download" and click the first link "Internet Explorer516EN.bin."

Netscape Users

  1. Go to www.netscape.com.
  2. On the bottom left hand side of the home page under "Tools" click "Browser Central."
  3. You will then be taken to a page which shows the latest version of Netscape available to download. Click on the "Download" button and follow the instructions to install the browser.

TIPS

  • You can check your current browser version by clicking "Help" at the top right of your browser. Under the dropdown menu select "About Internet Explorer" and the version will be displayed below the logo.