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Configuring Internet Explorer browser settings for use with the McGraw-Hill Construction Network

To Run the McGraw-Hill Construction Network with the best results, you must disable all pop-up blockers as well as configure Internet Explorer settings outlined in this document. In some cases these changes may require Administrator permissions to access some settings. If an option is not available, please contact your System Administrator or Information Technology (IT) department.

Run the 32 bit version of Internet Explorer

If you are using a 64bit computer, create a shortcut to launch the Network using the 32bit version of Internet Explorer:

Right click on the Desktop and select New from menu

Select Shortcut

Type the entire line below (including the quotation marks) into the “Type the location of the item” field “c:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe” http://network.construction.com Click Next

Name the Shortcut (Example: Dodge Reports)

Click Finish

This will create a desktop shortcut that launches the McGraw-Hill Construction Network using the 32bit version of Internet Explorer (and will maintain your default browser for other web browsing)

Modify Internet Explorer Internet Options to allow the McGraw-Hill Network to function properly

Launch Internet Explorer and select Tools | Internet Options (depending on your version of Internet Explorer, your menu will look like one of the two screen shots below)

Note: If Internet explorer is not displaying the traditional menu bar, press ALT + T to access the Tools menu.

OR

Select the Security Tab, then click Trusted sites and click the Sites button

Ensure “Require server verification” is NOT checked.  (It is checked by default and you will likely need to deselect it.)

Type  *.construction.com  in the “Add this website to the zone” field

Click the Add button

Click the Close button

Click on Trusted sites and then the Custom level button

In the Security Settings window, enable the following:

Allow Scriplets

Automatic prompting for ActiveX Controls

Download unsigned ActiveX controls

Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe

Automatic prompting for file downloads

File download

Font download

Click OK to save these Security Settings

Windows 8 users please note: in order to use our website on this platform, you must run the 32 bit version of Internet Explorer from the desktop (not the “tile” screen.)  For your convenience, you can make the change below which will always run the desktop version of Internet Explorer, even when launching it from the “tile” Screen.

Click on the Programs tab

Ensure Open Internet Explorer tiles on the desktop is checked

Adjust Compatibility View settings to allow the McGraw-Hill Network to function properly

Launch Internet Explorer and select Tools | Compatibility View settings

Note: If Internet explorer is not displaying the traditional menu bar, press ALT + T to access the Tools menu.

Type  construction.com  in the Add this website field

Click the Add button

Click the Close button to save these changes

Congratulations! Your computer is now configured to allow you to take full advantage of the extensive flexibility and numerous customizable features that are available on the McGraw-Hill Construction Network platform.