WebCT Vista has been retired as of June 30, 2008.

LATTE is now Brandeis University's only online learning environment.
Log into LATTE here.


As of Summer 2008, all courses at Brandeis now use LATTE. If you are an instructor who previously used WebCT and have questions about your WebCT course content, please contact LATTE Help at (781) 736-5883 or latte@brandeis.edu.

For those getting started in LATTE, Library & Technology Services offers regular workshops and assistance at the Faculty Resource Center. 

WebCT Troubleshooting - Known Conflicts

Software Conflict Solution
Hotbar application
(Adware)
Hotbar is an application that helps personalize web surfing and your e-mail program.

Library & Technology Services auto-update feature, however, causes some problems with WebCT. In order to access WebCT, you'll need to remove the program from your computer.

To remove the program, please visit cnet's Download center to download Lavasoft's freeware Ad-aware.
JCreator Java Compiler
(Freeware)
JCreator is a freeware application that some programmers download to test and run Java language files.

The way this particular program downloads, however, causes some problems with WebCT.

In order to access WebCT, you'll need to disable the program in the Advanced Tab of Internet Options.
Pop-Up Blocking Applications
(Freeware, Shareware)

Sample Programs: Zero Popup, PopUpKillers, My Popup Killer
Many web sites have resorted to pop-up advertisements, which have led many people to install anti-pop-up software in order to stop this nuisance.

Pop-up windows are a function of many WebCT courses.

In order to access WebCT, please follow the program's instructions to disable when accessing your WebCT courses.
Anonymous Cookie Applications
(Freeware, Shareware)

Sample Programs: Luckman's Anonymous Cookie, Primedius Anonymous Surfing
Some people have installed software that allows anonymous Web surfing to prevent marketers from tracking activity and sending unsolicited email.

These programs, however, also prevent WebCT from functioning properly.

In order to access WebCT, please follow the program's instructions to disable program before beginning a WebCT session.
Personal Firewalls

Sample Programs: BlackICE, McAfee, MS-ICF, Norton, Tiny & ZoneAlarm Pro
With many of the recent virus scares, many people have downloaded programs called personal firewalls.

These programs, however, prevent access to WebCT or severely restrict the ability to access portions of the course.

In order to access WebCT, please follow the program's instructions to disable when accessing your WebCT courses.
Corporate Firewalls
Many corporations use firewalls to prevent industrial sabotage.

These programs, however, prevent access to WebCT or severely restrict the ability to access portions of the course.

In order to access WebCT, please follow the program's instructions to disable when accessing your WebCT courses.
Internet Content Filters
(Freeware, Shareware)
Content filters or blocking software are popular among households with children, public libraries, and sometimes corporations to curb specific types of Web surfing.

These programs, however, prevent access to WebCT or severely restrict the ability to access portions of the course.

In order to access WebCT, please follow the program's instructions to disable when accessing your WebCT courses.



If you are having trouble logging in to WebCT, please click on the Login Help link in the left navigation bar.

To learn more about configuring your web browser for WebCT, please see the browser configuration page.


This page was last modified on: May 11, 2007