Introduction to the Recommended Settings Page

The purpose of this page is to outline the recommended settings for your web browser for Data Warehouse Services.

To receive full functionality of all features for this site you will need to select one of the listed supported web browsers. Once you have decided which browser you will be using in order to view this site, you will need to make sure the configuration of your browser meets the recommended settings for this page, as outlined below.

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More about Recommended Settings

The settings listed on this page are recommended for full functionality of this site's features. If certain features / pages are not working properly, please review the settings below and make sure they are mirrored on your computer. The page may function partially with different settings. After applying the recommended settings, if you still require assistance please call The UITS Help Center at (860)486-4357.

Windows Browser Requirements

Internet Explorer (For Windows)

Browsers

Internet Explorer

Click the links below for Instructions on how to open your browser:
Video Instructions or Step-by-Step Instructions

Supported Versions

Internet Explorer version 6.0 and above

Click the links below for Instructions on how to find your browser version number:
Video Instructions or Step-by-Step Instructions

Plug-Ins

Brio plug-in. You must first be given access to the Data Warehouse and aquire the appropriate software (Brio) license. If you have not done so, click here.

Click the links below for Instructions on using Plug-ins:
Video Instructions or Step-by-Step Instructions

Pop-up Blockers

Pop-up Blocker should be set to allow pop-ups from *.uconn.edu and 137.99.109.21

Click the links below for Instructions on using Pop-up Blockers:
Video Instructions or Step-by-Step Instructions

Cookies

Cookies must be enabled. (Medium recommended)

Click the links below for Instructions on using Cookies:
Video Instructions or Step-by-Step Instructions

Toolbars

If installed, Google toolbar, Yahoo! toolbar, etc. pop-up blocker should be disabled.

Click the links below for Instructions on using Toolbars:
Video Instructions or Step-by-Step Instructions

Security Zones and Settings

137.99.109.21 must be added to trusted sites.
Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls must be enabled.
For Internet Explorer 7.0 only:
In the Security tab:
Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints must be enabled.
In the Advanced tab:
Allow active content to run in files on my computer must be checked.

Click the links below for Instructions on using Security Settings:
Video Instructions or Step-by-Step Instructions

Special Instructions

Internet Explorer 7 Only.

A Registry patch must be applied if you are using Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) and when trying to process/open a saved SADM or BDM Brio report on your computer received the following error message:

Insight Error

Instructions for this patch are located at: http://datawarehouse.uconn.edu/IE7regpatch.html