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EDExpress Basics Web-based Training

   
 
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Learner Name Doesn't Exist

If you've created a Learner ID and Password and you aren't able to login again, try closing your browser. This clears the browser's memory so that it can try again.

If clearing your browser's memory does not help, try following the "Invalid File Version in Internet Explorer" instructions listed below.

Invalid File Version in Internet Explorer

If you receive the following error (or a similar error) in Internet Explorer:

You may have an incompatible version of the Authorware Web Player. Try reinstalling the Authorware Web Player:

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. On the menu bar click Tools and select Internet Options...
3. Select the General tab.
4. Click the Settings... button.
5. Click the View Objects... button.
6. Select the "Macromedia Authorware Web Player Control".
7. Click File on the menu bar and select Delete from the menu.
8. Return to www.fsa4schools.ed.gov/edexpressbasics
(You may need to click Refresh if you haven't left the page).
The Authorware Web Player will reinstall the correct version.

The Course Won't Load In Netscape

If you experience trouble installing the Authorware Web Player for Netscape you may need to reinstall the Web Player. To reinstall, follow these steps:

1. Locate the Authorware_Web_Player_Full.exe that you used to install the player.
(If you don't already have it on your system, download it here.)
2. Double-click Authorware_Web_Player_Full.exe to reinstall it.
3. Once the installation is complete, close all instances on Netscape.
4. Return to www.fsa4schools.ed.gov/edexpressbasics/.

Weblinks to External Sites Won't Open

If you click on links in the training and the sites do not open, you may be running a pop-up blocker on your system. If so, you should disable the pop-up blocker while using the training.

Web Player Downloads but Course Doesn't Run Properly

If you receive the following errors ("error downloading content file" then "attempt to violate security mode BUDAPI.X32 and SECURE.X32" ) you may be have a firewall on your system that is blocking important files. It is strongly suggested you designate this homepage as a trusted site in order to load the necessary files. To accomplish this, press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard while simultaneously clicking the Traditional WBT link. Do not release the Ctrl key until you see the “Authorware Web Player Security” (or a similar title) dialog box. Click the OK button to add the EDExpress training site to your trusted site list. You will only need to perform this procedure once.

Further Assistance

The Customer Support Call Center is available from 9 am - 5 pm Eastern Monday - Friday at 1-800-433-7327 or by e-mail at fsa.customer.support@ed.gov.



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