Installing Lockdown Browser

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Issue/Question

Lockdown Browser

How do I install Lockdown Browser?

I Need to install latest Lockdown Browser

I receive an error when installing Respondus

How do I download LockDown Browser?

Error: Unable to store institution ID to the registry, installation will not work correctly.

Environment

  • Desire2Learn (D2L) 
  • Respondus Lockdown Browser
  • Operating Systems:
    • Microsoft Windows 
    • MacOS
    • Chromebook

Cause

  • Students will need to installed the Respondus Lockdown Browser for taking tests online 

Resolution

Note: If you are installing on a Lab computer or a computer that you do not have administrative access on, please see Requesting Lab Version of Lockdown Browser
Note: It is no longer necessary for instructors to enable the Chromebook option on a per exam basis. 

  1. Go to Respondus Lockdown Browser install page through the Firefox browser
    Note: If installing on a Chromebook see Installing Lockdown Browser for Chromebooks
    Note: If installing on an iPad see Lockdown Browser for iPad
  2. Click Install Now
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation 
    Note: You may need to run the installation as an administrator

System requirements for installing and FAQ's 

Note:  Linux and Chrome OS are not supported!
If using mobile devices—smartphones (e.g., an iPhone™), tablets (e.g., an iPad™), Chromebooks, You MUST have access to another computer. This is outlined in Technology Requirements section of the USD Online & Off-Campus Education ​​​​Online student Handbook

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  1. If Lockdown Browser requests administrative permissions, follow Allowing Student to Run Lockdown Browser on Loaner Laptop
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