How to install Respondus Lockdown Browser for Windows

Please note: Respondus LockDown Browser is not an artificial intelligence / surveillance proctoring tool. UVic has chosen not to adopt these tools (e.g. Proctorio, Respondus Monitor). For more information, see the Teach Anywhere site

1. Go to https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=702287286

2. You should see a page like this:

Installation page for UVic's Respondus Lockdown Browser version. Yellow install button on the right hand side of the page.

3. The Version Check on the download page should provide the correct installer. Click on the Install Now button.

4. Double-click on the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen installation instructions.

Respondus Lockdown Browser installer in Downloads folder on Windows 10

5. Accept the license agreement.

Respondus Lockdown Browser license agreement must be accepted to finish installation

6. Respondus LockDown Browser is now installed and the software will launch automatically when you click on quizzes in Brightspace that require it. Important note: you must use a regular web browser to navigate to Brightspace.

Respondus Lockdown Browser will launch from Brightspace quizzes.


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