Straighterline & ProctorU. Is Examity an option?

[traveler]

Hi All,

This is currently working for me. I am not a computer expert (disclaimer). Everyone has different systems and possibilities, and perhaps this is helpful to someone. I am not affiliated with any product or service.

I'm using a Vista laptop, with 'Firefox version 46.0.1', for SL (used for webcam). I don't use that laptop much, (so java was still blocked from years ago).

Was having java issues on SL, and couldn't even schedule proctor till a search in Mozilla located a plugin called NoScript, which allows some java to 'work', and you can block at will (based on individual settings). Found this in Add-ons Manager for Firefox, where the 'java help search' suggests 'NoScript' and or 'Ghostery'. I don't even seem to have any java (scared of that), but the site is working so far. I did have to update Adobe Flash Player, and turn off a Lot of Hidden pop-up blockers.
After this class, I will turn on all those blockers again.

Haven't ever done the Proctur U, but on the SL webpage, look for 'System check' or 'ProctorU - Test It Out'; which runs a Camera, Mic, Port, Bandwidth, Flash, OS check.
In System check, the site checks for recommended settings. [straighterline.com/systemcheck/test

Side issues -
Chegg ebook hangs, and has to be refreshed during test.
Tracking happens during test and bogs system down too?

Thank you all for posting this info. I have a final tomorrow, and now am concerned that something may fizzle. Just did a chat with SL, and it should take about 10-15 minutes to set up normal session.

Regards,
traveler