TESTING TOOLS: THE SECURE BROWSER *District-issued computers should have the current version of the Secure Browser loaded with a shortcut visible on the desktop. Skip to the last step: Version Confirmation.

~District-issued computers with no Secure Browser: CONTACT the Parent Help Line 619-409-6638 or your school’s technician ASAP.

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OBTAIN THE SECURE BROWSER

STEP 1: OPEN your Internet Browser to bit.ly/spring_21 STEP 2: CLICK the left menu for [Download the Secure Browser], READ the Overview STEP 3: CLICK the left menu for your operating system STEP 4: READ the instructions, WATCH the video, INSTALL the Secure Browser STEP 5: RESTART your computer UNDERSTANDING THE SECURE BROWSER

The secure browser was developed to create a testing environment with no distractions or access to other computer programs. Once opened, the only thing available is the testing software.

Computers may have operational settings that need turned off in order to allow the secure browser to function properly. Please WATCH the video for more information. Computers may also have programs running in the background that will interfere with the operation of the secure browser. These programs will need to be temporarily shut off to allow the secure browser to work properly. TEMPORARILY SHUTTING OFF RUNNING PROGRAMS

Windows STEP 1: Tap CTRL+ALT+DEL at the same time on your keyboard

TESTING TOOLS: THE SECURE BROWSER *District-issued computers should have the current version of the Secure Browser loaded with a shortcut visible on the desktop. Skip to the last step: Version Confirmation.

~District-issued computers with no Secure Browser: CONTACT the Parent Help Line 619-409-6638 or your school’s technician ASAP.

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STEP 2: Click TASK MANAGER STEP 3: (Click More Details, if window is small) In the Processes tab, Apps Section: RIGHT Click on a program name STEP 4: Click End Task

TESTING TOOLS: THE SECURE BROWSER *District-issued computers should have the current version of the Secure Browser loaded with a shortcut visible on the desktop. Skip to the last step: Version Confirmation.

~District-issued computers with no Secure Browser: CONTACT the Parent Help Line 619-409-6638 or your school’s technician ASAP.

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STEP 5: REPEAT steps 3 & 4 until all programs are closed STEP 6: Close Task Manager and launch the secure browser

Macs STEP 1: Tap CMD+OPTION+ESC at the same time on your keyboard IMPORTANT: Leave FINDER as the only program running STEP 3: Click on a program name STEP 4: Click FORCE QUIT STEP 5: REPEAT steps 3 & 4 until all programs have quit STEP 6: Close window and launch the secure browser

TESTING TOOLS: THE SECURE BROWSER *District-issued computers should have the current version of the Secure Browser loaded with a shortcut visible on the desktop. Skip to the last step: Version Confirmation.

~District-issued computers with no Secure Browser: CONTACT the Parent Help Line 619-409-6638 or your school’s technician ASAP.

Rev 2021 0219 sr

VERSION CONFIRMATION STEP 1: Launch secure browser WINDOWS The secure browser icons hould be on the desktop, double click the icon to open If the CA Secure Browser icon is not on the desktop, please enter CASecureBrowser in the search bar next to the Windows logo at the bottom left hand corner, the app name will appear, click to open

TESTING TOOLS: THE SECURE BROWSER *District-issued computers should have the current version of the Secure Browser loaded with a shortcut visible on the desktop. Skip to the last step: Version Confirmation.

~District-issued computers with no Secure Browser: CONTACT the Parent Help Line 619-409-6638 or your school’s technician ASAP.

Rev 2021 0219 sr

MAC Check the Hard Drive/Applications folder for the Secure Browser icon, click to open STEP 2: Once opened, the screen will show version 12.5