New Update to Respondus Lockdown Browser Released

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:28:53 -0400
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A new update to Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) is available for students to download and install. This update is for Mac users and the Chrome extension.

Students must make sure they are using the latest version of RLDB before taking a Blackboard test if the secure browser is required.

For Chromebook users, the extension should auto-update the extension to version 0.2.0.52. However, if students don’t see this version, they can update the extension manually, or remove/re-install the Chrome extension.

For Windows users, start RLDB, select the “i” button from the toolbar. The version will be displayed and you can also click on “Check for Newer Version”. If a newer version is available, you'll have the option to download and install it.

At this time, Windows users do not have a new update, but should check for updates every time they launch the application before a test to verify they are using the latest version. The last known version for Windows is 2.0.7.01.

NEW as of 8 PM ET: The Windows RLDB was updated to version 2.0.7.02.

For Mac users, start RLDB and then select “About” from the toolbar. The version will be displayed as shown above, and you can click “Check for Update" to see if a newer version is available. The latest Mac version is 2.0.7.03.

Existing Mac/Windows installs of Respondus LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated at this time. Students must run the "Check for newer version" tool to download and install the update. Alternatively, students can run a fresh install using the UMBC-specific download link.

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