It appears that your browser is not upgraded to the latest version of Internet Explorer used by Free World U. Though the Free World U web site works well on any version, it is currently optimized for Internet Explorer 9. It is not required that you upgrade your browser to use Free World U. If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista you can upgrade your browser to Internet Explorer 9 by following the instructions below. If you are using an earlier version of Windows, like Windows XP, you may upgrade your browser to Internet Explorer 8 by following the same instructions and selecting Internet Explorer 8, since Internet Explorer 9 is not currently available for these earlier versions of Windows. If you are using an earlier version of Windows this message will read "Browser Optimized" if your browser is upgraded to Internet Explorer 8. If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista it will only read "Browser Optimized" if it is upgraded to Internet Explorer 9. Note that these instructions may vary slightly over time as changes are made to the Microsoft web site, and should be followed to their best fit.

To upgrade Internet Explorer click on the Internet Explorer link:  

On the web page that displays click the Free Download link for the latest version of Internet Explorer if it is displayed, or under Download other versions click Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 or Windows Vista, or Internet Explorer 8 for earlier versions of Windows. Then:

1. On the web page that displays under your preferred language select Windows version (32-bit versions are the most common. If you think your PC may be running a 64-bit version, you can click the link "Is my PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows".
2. Click > Download
3. Click > Run
4. Click > Run
5. A message box will appear reading "Installing Internet Explorer 9 (or 8)"
6. Follow the prompts to complete installation. The Browser Optimized message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that your browser is not upgraded to the latest version of Firefox used by Free World U. Though the Free World U web site works well on any version, it is currently optimized for Firefox 6. It is not required that you upgrade your browser to use Free World U. Note that these instructions may vary slightly over time as changes are made to the Firefox web site, and should be followed to their best fit.

To upgrade Firefox click on the Firefox link:  

On the web page that displays click the Firefox Free Download link. Then:

1. On the message box that displays Click > Run
2. A message box will appear reading "downloading"
3. When the installation wizard appears close all open applications and follow the instructions on the wizard
4. After the wizard is complete you may uncheck launch Firefox now if you want to start Firefox later, or leave it checked to start Firefox now
5. Click > Finish
6. If you did not uncheck the launch Firefox now box, Firefox will open. Navigate to this page in Free World U and the Browser Optimized message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that your browser is not upgraded to the latest version of Safari used by Free World U. Though the Free World U web site works well on any version, it is currently optimized for Safari 5. It is not required that you upgrade your browser to use Free World U. Note that these instructions may vary slightly over time as changes are made to the Apple Safari web site, and should be followed to their best fit.

To upgrade Safari click on the Safari link:  

On the web page that displays click the Safari Free Download link. Then:

1. On the next web page that displays Click > Download now
2. Click > Run
3. A dialog box will appear reading "Download information"
4. When the installation wizard appears follow the instructions on the wizard. You can uncheck start Safari after installer closes if you want to start Safari later, or leave it checked to start Safari after the installation is complete
5. When the wizard completes Click > Finish
6. If you did not uncheck the start Safari after installer closes box, Safari will open. Navigate to this page in Free World U and the Browser Optimized message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that your browser is not upgraded to the latest version of Google Chrome used by Free World U. Though the Free World U web site works well on any version, it is currently optimized for Chrome 13. It is not required that you upgrade your browser to use Free World U. Note that these instructions may vary slightly over time as changes are made to the Google Chrome web site, and should be followed to their best fit.

To upgrade Chrome click on the Google Chrome link:  

On the web page that displays click the Download Google Chrome link. Then:

1. On the dialog box that displays Click > Accept and Install
2. A message box will appear reading "downloading"
3. When a new page appears thanking you for trying Google Chrome an Installer will open. If the Installer box doesn't automatically open, it may be found at the bottom left of the screen and clicked on to open it.
4. Click > Run
5. A dialog box appears downloading Google Chrome
6. When the installation is complete Google Chrome is launched. Navigate to this page in Free World U and the Browser Optimized message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that your browser is not upgraded to the latest version of Opera used by Free World U. Though the Free World U web site works well on any version, it is currently optimized for Opera 11. It is not required that you upgrade your browser to use Free World U. Note that these instructions may vary slightly over time as changes are made to the Opera web site, and should be followed to their best fit.

To upgrade Opera click on the Opera link:  

On the web page that displays under Opera for PC, Mac & Linux Click > Download. Then:

1. A new page will appear with "How to Install" instructions
2. On the message box that appears Click > Run
3. On the Installer that appears Click > Accept & Upgrade
4. When the installation is complete Opera is launched. Navigate to this page in Free World U and the Browser Optimized message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that cookies are not enabled on your browser. Cookies are used frequently throughout the Free World U web site, and it is necessary to enable them. The instructions below are relative to all versions of Internet Explorer, if they are not exact for the version you are using, please follow them to the best fit.

To enable cookies on Internet Explorer:

On the main menubar in Internet Explorer click the Tools menu option, or click the Gear icon displayed on the browser. Then:

1. Click > Internet Options
2. Click > Privacy
3. Under Settings > adjust the slider bar to Medium (recommended)
4. Click > Apply
5. Click > Okay
6. Refresh your browser. The Cookies Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that cookies are not enabled on your browser. Cookies are used frequently throughout the Free World U web site, and it is necessary to enable them. The instructions below are relative to all versions of Firefox, if they are not exact for the version you are using, please follow them to the best fit.

To enable cookies on Firefox:

On the main menubar in Firefox Scroll to Options then Click > Options for Firefox 5 and above, or Click > Tools on versions of Firefox lower than version 5. Then:

1. Click > Privacy
2. Make sure Accept cookies from sites is checked
3. Click > Okay
4. Refresh your browser. The Cookies Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that cookies are not enabled on your browser. Cookies are used frequently throughout the Free World U web site, and it is necessary to enable them. The instructions below are relative to all versions of Safari, if they are not exact for the version you are using, please follow them to the best fit.

To enable cookies on Safari:

On the main menubar in Safari Click > Edit, or click the Gear icon displayed on the browser. Then:

For newer versions of Safari:

1. Click > Preferences
2. Click > Privacy
3. Under Block Cookies make sure Never is checked
4. Close the dialog box
5. Refresh your browser. The Cookies Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

For older versions of Safari:

1. Click > Preferences
2. Click > Security
3. Under Accept Cookies make sure Always is checked
4. Close the dialog box
5. Refresh your browser. The Cookies Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that cookies are not enabled on your browser. Cookies are used frequently throughout the Free World U web site, and it is necessary to enable them. The instructions below are relative to all versions of Chrome, if they are not exact for the version you are using, please follow them to the best fit.

To enable cookies on Chrome:

Click the Wrench icon (tools) displayed on the Chrome browser. Then:

1. Click > Options
2. Click > Under the Hood
3. Under the Privacy section Click > Content settings
4. Under the Cookies section make sure Allow local data to be set (recommended) is checked and Ignore exceptions and block third-party cookies from being set is unchecked
5. Close the window
6. Refresh your browser. The Cookies Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that cookies are not enabled on your browser. Cookies are used frequently throughout the Free World U web site, and it is necessary to enable them. The instructions below are relative to all versions of Opera, if they are not exact for the version you are using, please follow them to the best fit.

To enable cookies on Opera:

On the main menubar in Opera scroll to Settings. Then:

1. Scroll to Quick Preferences
2. Click > Enable Cookies
3. Refresh your browser. The Cookies Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Flash is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses Flash for the Video Tutorial Series, and integrates Flash in some parts of the web site. The Adobe Flash Player is required to view these pages.

If the Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Flash Player on your computer click on the Adobe Flash Player link:  

If Flash is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Flash:

To enable Flash on Internet Explorer:

To make sure Flash is installed and enabled on Internet Explorer, on the main menubar in Internet Explorer click the Manage add-ons menu option. Then:

1. Under Show select All add-ons
2. In the right pane under Adobe Systems, Incorporated make sure make sure all Shockwave items are enabled
3. Click > Close

Then, On the main menubar in Internet Explorer click the Tools menu option, or click the Gear icon displayed on the browser. Then:

1. Click > Internet Options
2. Click > Security
3. Click > Custom level...
4. Under ActiveX controls and plug-ins, and under Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins make sure Enable is checked (if you would like to be prompted before running the Flash Player check Prompt instead, or if you need administrator approval you may check this option if it is available)
5. Click > Okay
6. On the dialog box Click > Yes
7. Click > Okay
8. Refresh your browser. The Flash Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Flash is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses Flash for the Video Tutorial Series, and integrates Flash in some parts of the web site. The Adobe Flash Player is required to view these pages.

If the Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Flash Player on your computer click on the Adobe Flash Player link:  

If Flash is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Flash:

To enable Flash on Firefox:

On the main menubar in Firefox click the Add-ons menu option, then:

1. Under Shockwave Flash Click > Enable
2. Make sure all other Shockwave Flash Plug-ins are enabled
3. Close the window
4. Refresh your browser. The Flash Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Flash is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses Flash for the Video Tutorial Series, and integrates Flash in some parts of the web site. The Adobe Flash Player is required to view these pages.

If the Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Flash Player on your computer click on the Adobe Flash Player link:  

If Flash is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Flash:

To enable Flash on Safari:

On the main menubar in Safari Click > Edit, or click the Gear icon displayed on the browser. Then:

1. Click > Preferences
2. Click > Security and make sure Enable Plug-ins is checked. All Plug-ins are enabled as a group by default in Safari.
3. Close the dialog box
4. Refresh your browser. The Flash Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Flash is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses Flash for the Video Tutorial Series, and integrates Flash in some parts of the web site. The Adobe Flash Player is required to view these pages.

If the Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Flash Player on your computer click on the Adobe Flash Player link:  

If Flash is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Flash:

To enable Flash on Chrome:

To ensure that the Flash Plug-in is installed and enabled, open a new tab and in the address bar:

1. Type > about:plugins and Press > Enter
2. Under Flash Click > Enable
3. Make sure all Shockwave Plug-ins are enabled in this same manner
4. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Flash Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Flash is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses Flash for the Video Tutorial Series, and integrates Flash in some parts of the web site. The Adobe Flash Player is required to view these pages.

If the Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Flash Player on your computer click on the Adobe Flash Player link:  

If Flash is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Flash:

To enable Flash on Opera:

To ensure that the Flash Plug-in is installed and enabled, open a new tab and in the address bar:

1. Type > about:plugins and Press > Enter
2. Under Shockwave Flash Click > Enable
3. Make sure all Shockwave Plug-ins are enabled in this same manner
4. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Flash Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses the Acrobat Reader to display PDF files accessed through online lessons, and other places throughout the web site. It is required that the Acrobat Reader is installed and enabled to access these files.

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Acrobat Reader on your computer click on the Adobe Acrobat Reader link:  

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Acrobat Reader:

To enable Acrobat Reader on Internet Explorer:

To make sure the Acrobat Reader is installed and enabled on Internet Explorer, on the main menubar in Internet Explorer click the Manage add-ons menu option. Then:

1. Under Show select All add-ons
2. In the right pane under Adobe Systems, Incorporated make sure Adobe PDF Reader is enabled, then make sure all Adobe PDF items are enabled
3. Click > Close

On the main menubar in Internet Explorer click the Tools menu option, or click the Gear icon displayed on the browser. Then:

1. Click > Internet Options
2. Click > Security
3. Click > Custom level...
4. Under ActiveX controls and plug-ins, and under Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins make sure Enable is checked (if you would like to be prompted before running the Flash Player check Prompt instead, or if you need administrator approval you may check this option if it is available)
5. Click > Okay
6. On the dialog box Click > Yes
7. Click > Okay
8. Refresh your browser. The Adobe Acrobat Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses the Acrobat Reader to display PDF files accessed through online lessons, and other places throughout the web site. It is required that the Acrobat Reader is installed and enabled to access these files.

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Acrobat Reader on your computer click on the Adobe Acrobat Reader link:  

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable the Acrobat Reader:

To enable Acrobat Reader on Firefox:

On the main menubar in Firefox click the Add-ons menu option, then:

1. Under Adobe Acrobat Click > Enable
2. Make sure all other Adobe Acrobat Plug-ins are enabled
3. Close the window
4. Refresh your browser. The Adobe Acrobat Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses the Acrobat Reader to display PDF files accessed through online lessons, and other places throughout the web site. It is required that the Acrobat Reader is installed and enabled to access these files.

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Acrobat Reader on your computer click on the Adobe Acrobat Reader link:  

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable the Acrobat Reader:

To enable Acrobat Reader on Safari:

On the main menubar in Safari Click > Edit, or click the Gear icon displayed on the browser. Then:

1. Click > Preferences
2. Click > Security and make sure Enable Plug-ins is checked. All Plug-ins are enabled as a group by default in Safari.
3. Close the dialog box
4. Refresh your browser. The Adobe Acrobat Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not enabled on your browser, or you have clicked the link to change the Chrome PDF Viewer to Adobe Acrobat Reader. Free World U uses the Acrobat Reader to display PDF files accessed through online lessons, and other places throughout the web site. It is required that the Acrobat Reader is installed and enabled to access these files. Chrome uses a default PDF file reader called Chrome PDF Viewer. You may choose to use this PDF reader instead of Adobe Acrobat, if you find it is working well for you.

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Acrobat Reader on your computer click on the Adobe Acrobat Reader link:  

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable the Acrobat Reader:

To enable Acrobat Reader on Chrome:

To ensure that the Acrobat Reader Plug-in is installed and enabled, open a new tab and in the address bar:

1. Type > about:plugins and Press > Enter
2. Under Adobe Acrobat Click > Enable this will disable the Chrome PDF Viewer, and vice versa
3. Make sure all Adobe Acrobat Plug-ins are enabled in this same manner
4. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Adobe Acrobat Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not enabled on your browser. Free World U uses the Acrobat Reader to display PDF files accessed through online lessons, and other places throughout the web site. It is required that the Acrobat Reader is installed and enabled to access these files.

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install the Acrobat Reader on your computer click on the Adobe Acrobat Reader link:  

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable the Acrobat Reader:

To enable Acrobat Reader on Opera:

To ensure that the Adobe Acrobat Plug-in is installed and enabled, open a new tab and in the address bar:

1. Type > about:plugins and Press > Enter
2. Under Adobe Acrobat Click > Enable
3. Make sure all Adobe Acrobat Plug-ins are enabled in this same manner and Enable plug-ins at the top of the page is checked
4. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Adobe Acrobat Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Java is not enabled on your browser. While Free World U does not use Java to a great extent, it is recommended that Java is enabled to provide the optimal browsing experience. Java is not required to use the Free World U web site.

If Java is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install Java on your computer click on the Java link:  

If Java is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Java:

To enable Java on Internet Explorer:

First, to ensure that the Java Plug-in is installed and enabled, on the menubar in Internet Explorer Click > Manage Add-ons, then:

1. Click > Toolbars and Extensions
2. Under Show in the left pane Select > All add-ons
3. Under Sun Microsystems, Inc. Click each Java Plug-in listed and then Click > Enable

To enable the Java Plug-in:

1. Click > Internet Options
2. Click > Security
3. Click > Custom Level
4. Under Scripting, then under Scripting of Java Applets, make sure Enable is checked
5. Click > Okay
6. Click > Okay
7. Close and restart your browser. The Java Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Java is not enabled on your browser. While Free World U does not use Java to a great extent, it is recommended that Java is enabled to provide the optimal browsing experience. Java is not required to use the Free World U web site.

If Java is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install Java on your computer click on the Java link:  

If Java is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Java:

To enable Java on Firefox:

To ensure that the Java Plug-in is installed and enabled, on the menubar in Firefox Click > Add-ons, then:

1. Click > Plugins
2. In the right pane scroll to Java(TM) Platform, if it is disabled (grayed-out) Click > Enable
3. Make sure all Java Plugins are enabled in this same manner
4. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Java Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Java is not enabled on your browser. While Free World U does not use Java to a great extent, it is recommended that Java is enabled to provide the optimal browsing experience. Java is not required to use the Free World U web site.

If Java is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install Java on your computer click on the Java link:  

If Java is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Java:

To enable Java on Safari:

To ensure that the Java Plug-in is installed and enabled, on the menubar in Safari Click > Edit, then:

1. Click > Preferences
2. Click > Security and make sure Enable Java is checked
3. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Java Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Java is not enabled on your browser. While Free World U does not use Java to a great extent, it is recommended that Java is enabled to provide the optimal browsing experience. Java is not required to use the Free World U web site.

If Java is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install Java on your computer click on the Java link:  

If Java is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Java:

To enable Java on Chrome:

To ensure that the Java Plug-in is installed and enabled, open a new tab and in the address bar:

1. Type > about:plugins and Press > Enter
2. Under Java Click > Enable
3. Make sure all Java Plugins are enabled in this same manner
4. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Java Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".

It appears that Java is not enabled on your browser. While Free World U does not use Java to a great extent, it is recommended that Java is enabled to provide the optimal browsing experience. Java is not required to use the Free World U web site.

If Java is not installed on your computer follow these directions:

To install Java on your computer click on the Java link:  

If Java is already installed on your computer follow these directions to enable Java:

To enable Java on Opera:

To ensure that the Java Plug-in is installed and enabled, open a new tab and in the address bar:

1. Type > about:plugins and Press > Enter
2. Under Java(TM) Platform Click > Enable
3. Make sure all Java Plugins are enabled in this same manner
4. Close the window and refresh your browser. The Java Enabled message should be displayed with a green "Thumbs Up".