Operating Systems
Windows: 11 and 10
How to find your version of Windows
- Includes x86 32 and 64 bit processors and ARM 64 bit processors using x86 emulation including CoPilot+PC devices.
- Windows 10/11 “S Mode” is not a compatible operating system, nor can LockDown Browser be obtained via the Windows App Store. At present, support for Windows 10/11 “S Mode” is not on the roadmap for LockDown Browser.
- Windows 10/11 “SE” is currently not a compatible operating system for LockDown Browser.
Mac: macOS 10.15 to 15.0+
Find out which macOS your Mac is using
ChromeOS: LockDown Browser for Chromebook minimally requires the version of ChromeOS that Google makes available via their Long Term Support (LTS) channel. For more information, visit: Chrome Releases: LTS
Respondus recommends keeping your Chromebook updated to the most recent version that is available via Google’s ChromeOS “Stable” channel: Chrome Releases: stable
iPadOS: 12.0+ (iPad only).
Find the software version on your iPad
LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor may continue to run in older operating systems that have reached “end-of-life” but students may encounter unexpected results.
Memory
Windows: 2 GB RAM (A minimum 4 GB of available RAM is necessary when using LockDown Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.)
Mac: 2 GB RAM (A minimum 4 GB of available RAM is necessary when using LockDown Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.)
Hard Disk Space
Windows: 200 MB of free hard disk space
Mac: 200 MB of free hard disk space
Source: What are the computer requirements for installations of Respondus LockDown Browser? – Respondus Support