Download Plugins

Your instructors may include materials in Vista courses that require certain browser “plug-ins” or “readers.” In order to access these materials, students may have to download and install these objects onto the computer they use to access Vista. This download page has various plug-ins and readers.

Please feel free to notify us if you do not see the particular download you need.

Readers and Applications

Adobe Reader - Download and install to read Portable Document Format (.pdf) files.

Powerpoint Viewer - Download and install to view PowerPoint (.ppt, .pps and .pptx) presentations.

Excel Viewer - Download and install to view Excel (.xls) spreadsheets.

Media Player Downloads

Flashplayer - Download and install to play flash animations (.swf).

Quicktime - Download and install to play video and music.

Real Player - Download and install to play video and music.

Shockwave - Download and install to play shockwave animations (.dcr).

Browsers

Before you download a browser, ensure that the browser is validated and supported for use with Vista 8.

Firefox

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Safari

Technical Specifications

Kent State Helpdesk
Phone: 330-672-HELP
E-mail: helpdesk@kent.edu
Hours: 24/7 all year, including holidays 

Vista Support
Phone: 330-672-8557
E-mail: vistasupport@kent.edu
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM weekdays

 

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