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Help: JavaScript & Cookies for MyUni

In order to login and use MyUni, you must ensure that Javascript is enabled and your browser accepts cookies. Having these functions turned on in your browser ensures your online security. Access is refused to browsers that do not have JavaScript and cookies turned on.

 JavaScript lion

Locate your browser on the list below for instructions to ensure JavaScript is turned on.

Netscape 4.x
Edit--->Preferences--->Advanced--->Enable Javascript
Choose "Edit" from the Menu Bar, then select "Preferences". From the left-hand side of the dialog box, choose "Advanced". Ensure the box next to Javascript is checked. If not, click once on the box. Click "OK" when you are finished.

Netscape 3
Options--->Network Preferences--->Languages---->Javascript
Choose "Options" from the Menu Bar, then select "Network Preferences". From the menu on the top of the new dialog box, click on "Language"s. If Javascript is enabled, the box to the left of Javascript will be checked. If not, click once on the box. Click "Apply" then "OK" when you are finished.

Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE)
In order to access MyUni pages and e-mail you should be using MSIE version 4 or higher. If you are using a version below 4 you may experience difficulties as lower version browsers do not offer full Javascript support. It is advisable to upgrade to at least version 4 to take full advantage of the MyUni features. MSIE can be upgraded from the Microsoft download area.

Cookies lion

Locate your browser on the list below for instructions on allowing Cookies.

Netscape 4
Edit--->Preferences--->Advanced--->Accept All cookies

Choose "Edit" from the Menu Bar, then select "Preferences". From the left-hand side of the dialog box, choose "Advanced". Ensure the radio button next to Accept All Cookies is selected. If not, click once on the radio button. You may also want to select the box for "Warn me" before accepting a cookie. Click "OK" when you are finished.

Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE)
In order to view all parts of MyUni you must have the security settings set at medium within Internet Explorer. This will allow the appropriate cookies to be set.
To do this:
Tools--->Internet Options--->Security
Click on the "Internet" icon in the top left-hand corner and ensure the toggle below the icon is set at "Medium". If it is not, drag it to the correct setting. Repeat this process for the Intranet icon.

 

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