Windows
Installing the Secure Browser for Windows
This procedure installs the Secure Browser on all supported versions of Windows.
- Previously installed versions of the Secure Browser must be manually uninstalled before installing the current version.
- Click the Download Browser link above. A dialog window opens.
- Do one of the following (this step may vary depending on the browser you are using):
- If presented with a choice to Run or Save the file, click Run. This opens the Secure Browser Setup wizard.
- If presented only with the option to Save, save the file to a convenient location. After saving the file, double-click the installation file
OH
SecureBrowserX.X-64bit.msi
to open the setup wizard.
- Follow the instructions in the setup wizard. When prompted for setup type, click Install.
- Click Finish to exit the setup wizard. The following items are installed:
- The Secure Browser to the default location
C:\Program Files\OH
SecureBrowser
- A shortcut OHSecureBrowser to the desktop.
- Ensure all background jobs, such as virus scans or software updates, are scheduled outside of test windows. For example, if your testing takes place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., schedule background jobs outside of these hours.
- Optional: Apply proxy settings, if needed. For more information about proxy settings, see the document titled Configurations, Troubleshooting, and Advanced Secure Browser Installation for Windows.
- Run the browser by double-clicking the OHSecureBrowser shortcut on the desktop. The Secure Browser opens, displaying the student login screen. The browser fills the entire screen and hides the task bar.
- To exit the browser, click X in the upper-right corner of the screen.