Run the exe file after downloading, and follow the prompts to. Find and run the installation file: The Windows installer should be named similar to LockDownBrowser-X-X-XX.exe, where X represents numbers in the LockDownBrowser release. Lockdown Browser has several advantages including: Locks down the testing environment. The Respondus LockDown browser is installed on the University Library computers, and you can always take your test in the library if needed. Teaching and learning applications As part of the Digital-In-Place Exams project, the Exams Office trialed this tool in Summer Semester 2023. It should not be used in other areas of Canvas. In light of this, you might desire to obtain a compatible operating system to take your LockDown Browser-required exams. Click on the yellow Install Now button in the right column to download the Respondus installation file. LockDown Browser should only be used for taking Canvas quizzes. Be aware that Microsoft indicates that once disabled, "S" mode can never be re-enabled on the device.
LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.0.9.00, has been released. If you are running "S Mode," be aware that it is not a compatible operating system for LockDown Browser.Īlthough we cannot provide specifics on how to disable "S" mode, the below link to the Microsoft FAQ indicates it is possible. Posted by Respondus Support on 22 June 2022. In some cases, a computer running Windows "S" mode can also produce this same error message.
Then, on the page that appears, change the setting titled "choose where to get apps" to a value of "anywhere." After doing this, attempt to install LockDown Browser again. Windows Settings > Apps > Apps and features > Choose Where to get apps. You can also access this setting directly on your computer by navigating to: Click the link provided in the message, which reads "change my app recommendation settings."
Since LockDown Browser isn't available in that store, you'll need to change the security setting. If you see the below message appear when trying to install LockDown Browser, this means your computer's security settings only permit you to install applications that are available via Microsoft's app store.