Third-Party Software Compatibility
View a chart of common products (such as toolbars and anti-virus software) and their current level of compatibility with Rapattoni MLS.Browsers
Firefox Browser Add-On
| Software | Version | OS | Browser Version | Compatability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOL Search | 20110428 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Includes AOL as a search engine for the search bar in Firefox |
| Adblock Plus | 2.0.3; 1.3.10; 0.6.7 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Amazon Toolbar | 2.11 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | No. Description: Intermittent slowness with report selection page and running a report. This add-on may still be used if this is not an issue for you. Notes: A web search and navigation add-on |
| Amplify | 3.0.0 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: A tool for sharing web content |
| AniWeather | 0.8.12; 0.8.23; 0.8.29; 0.8.32 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: When the Menu Bar is displayed for Firefox, the AniWeather add-on will be displayed in the upper right corner of the Firefox window. |
| CoolPreviews | 3.2; 3.5 | Windows 7 | Firefox 9 Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Allows you to preview links and images without leaving your current page by hovering over the link. This does not work for the MLS, but also does not seem to affect the MLS. |
| DownThemAll! | 2.0.7; 2.0.12; 2.0.13 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: A download manager/accelerator |
| Download Statusbar | 0.9.8; 0.9.10 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Allows you to view and manage downloads from a statusbar |
| Easy YouTube Video Downloader | 5.6; 5.9; 6.0 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Makes downloading YouTube videos easier. This was tested using with the free version of Easy YouTube Video Downloader. |
| Echofon for Twitter | 1.9.7.3; 2.3.5; 2.4.2 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Notifies you of your friends' tweets on Twitter |
| Feedly | 5.5; 9.1 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Creates a magazine-like start page containing your feeds |
| Fire.fm | 1.4.14 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | No. Description: This causes some loading issues with the Map Explorer of the MLS. This add-on must be disabled for full functionality of the Map Explorer. |
| FireFTP | 1.99.5; 2.0.1; 2.0.4 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: A secure and intuitive cross-platform FTP/SFTP client for Firefox |
| Firebug | 1.8.3; 1.9.0; 1.9.1 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary. But we do not suggest using this add-on while in the MLS, it may cause unexpected results. Notes: A developer add-on for any page viewed with Firefox. |
| Flagfox | 4.1.7; 4.1.11; 4.1.14 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: A country flag is displayed in the address bar, depicting the location of the current website's server |
| FlashGot | 1.3.3; 1.3.7; 1.4.3 | Windows 7 | Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: A tool for web context extraction |
| Flashblock | 1.5.15.1 | Windows 7 | Firefox 9 Firefox 10 Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | No. Description: This causes some loading issues with the Map Explorer of the MLS. This add-on must be disabled for full functionality of the Map Explorer. Some animations on the login page of the MLS may not appear until the play button is clicked. Notes: Blocks all flash content from loading, allows you to view it at your discretion. |
| FoxTab | 1.4.4; 1.4.5 | Windows 7 | Firefox 9 Firefox 11 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Integrates 3D functionality to Firefox |
| FoxyProxy Standard | 2.22.5; 3.4 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Greasemonkey | 0.8.20100408.6; 0.9.12; 0.9.15, 0.9.18 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 Firefox 12 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Allows you to customize the way a web page displays or behaves, by using small bits of JavaScript |
| ImTranslator - Online Translator, Dictionary, TTS | 4.5; 4.9 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Provides convenient access to the online translation for over 50 languages |
| InvisibleHand | 3.1.5; 3.5.52 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: An add-on which compares flight prices |
| LastPass Password Manager | 1.73.0; 1.80.0 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: An online password manager and form filler v1.73.0 was tested with Safari 5 on Windows 7 v1.74.0 was tested with Firefox 7 on Windows 7 v. 1.80.0 was tested with Firefox 10 on Windows 7 |
| No-Script | 2.0.5.1; 2.1.5; 2.2.8 | Windows 7 | Firefox 9 Firefox 10 | No. Description: This add-on blocks all scripting from the MLS, preventing the login boxes or login option from appearing on the login screen. This add-on must be disabled for full MLS functionality. While testing, we have added *.rapmls.com to the whitelist for this add-on, but that does not resolve the issue. Notes: Blocks scripts from running on web pages |
| Personas Plus | 1.6.2 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: Not all personas are guaranteed to be fully compatible with the MLS. In some cases, disabling a theme has resolved issues in the MLS with reports and mapping. |
| Pixlr Grabber | 2.11 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: An add-on which makes grabbing screenshots easier |
| QuickDrag | 2.1.3.21 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: An add-on which adds more functioanlity to the drag-and-drop mouse gesture |
| Read It Later | 2.1.1; 2.1.4 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: A bookmark manager |
| ReminderFox | 1.9.9.3.1; 1.9.9.5 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Tab Mix Plus | 0.3.8.6; 0.3.8.7 | Windows 7 | Firefox 10 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: An add-on that enahances Firefox's tab browsing capabilities |
| Targeted Advertising Cookie Opt-Out (TACO) | 4.40 | Windows 7 | Firefox 7 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: v4.40 is being researched on MAC OS 10.6 |
| The Search Sidebar | 1.4 | Windows 7 | Firefox 4 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| TinEye Reverse Image Search | Windows 7 | Firefox 4 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
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| Video DownloadHelper | 4.8.6; 4.95; 4.9.8 | Windows 7 | Firefox 9 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: A tool for web content extraction |
| WOT - Know Which Websites to Trust | 20100908; 20110323; 20110704 | Windows 7 | Firefox 4 Firefox 7 | Yes. Description: v20110323: While on the MLS, make sure the ratings are at least set to Good or Excellent via the WOT icon found next to the address bar v20110704: This version does not require a minimum rating to access the MLS Notes: Shows you which websites are trustworthy, based on millions of users' experiences |
| Web Developer | 1.1.9 | Windows 7 | Firefox 7 | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: Avoid using these tools when logged into the MLS, using them may cause unwanted results. Notes: Adds various web developer tools to a web browser |
| WindowShopper - Price Comparison for Firefox | 1.2.0.10 | Windows 7 | Firefox 4 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Xmarks Sync | 3.9.8 | Windows 7 | Firefox 4 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Yahoo! | 2.3.8.20110620112826 | Windows 7 | Firefox 6 Firefox 7 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Yoono | 7.6.14 | Windows 7 | Firefox 7 | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: If your screen resolution is at the minimum supported by the MLS (1024x768), this may affect the appearance and functionality of the MLS If there is not enough space on the screen for the MLS to display properly, we cannot guarantee that all menu items will function Notes: An instant messenger that appears as a sidebar in Firefox for popular social networks |
Internet Explorer Browser Add-On
| Software | Version | OS | Browser Version | Compatability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAEMON Tools Toolbar | 1.1.4 | Windows Vista | Internet Explorer 8 | No. Description: This add-on prevents some pages from loading (white/blank page when revising a listing). This add-on must be disabled in order to view/revise an MLS listing. To remove: Tools > Manage Add-ons > Select each DAEMON add-on > Disable > Close > Close all Internet Explorer Windows > Try logging into the MLS again and reloading previously blocked pages Notes: A DAEMON toolbar providing quicker access to DAEMON tools, allows the user to search the web, listen to music, view weather, translate words/text, etc |
| Windows 7 | Internet Explorer 8 | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: The pop-up blocker has been known to block reports or lookup windows from appearing. To configure: Click on the pop up blocker while in the MLS to allow pop-ups from *.rapmls.com. The Auto-Complete fuction for the Google toolbar cancels out the Auto-Complete fuction for Internet Explorer. This may prevent any "remembered" data from appearing under a text field (ex. e-mail addresses when sending an e-mail from the MLS). To configure: Clock on the wench icon, found on the far right side of the tool bar. Select the Auto-Fill tab on the left, uncheck autofill at the top. |
Toolbars
| Software | Version | OS | Browser Version | Compatability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpull Toolbar | 1.0.0.9 | Windows 7 | Internet Explorer 8 | No. Description: This add-on interferes with logging into the MLS, you are often sent back to the login page. This add-on must be disabled in order to avoid login issues. To remove: Tools > Manage Add-ons > Select all Simpull add-ons > Disable > Close > Close all Internet Explorer Windows > Try logging into the MLS again Notes: Allows you to search the web through this toolbar. |
Safari Browser Add-On
| Software | Version | OS | Browser Version | Compatability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComicSans Be Gone | 1.5 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Replaces all occurrences of the Comic Sans MS and Arial fonts on any webpage with Helvetica |
| CussOff | 1.1 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: This blocks swear and profanity words from appears on webpages, replacing them with asterisks |
| Ghostery | 1.0.0 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: This helps you detect third party page elements on a website |
| GoogleFonts in Safari | 1.1 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Allows you to change the default font of websites to any front from the Google Font Directory |
| JavaScript Blacklist | 1.0.1 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: Ensure the MLS URLs (*.metrolist.net, *.neohrex.com, *rapmls.com) are removed/not entered in the list of websites for this add-on to block scripts from. If the MLS addresses above are entered in this add-ons list of websites to block scripts from, you will not be able to login to the MLS. Either no login boxes will appear or no login option will appear. Configuration directions: Mac: Safari > Preferences > Extensions > remove MLS URLs PC: Gear icon > Preferences > Extensions > remove MLS URLs Notes: This lets you block scripts from a customizable list of domains |
| LastPass Password Manager | 1.73.0; 1.80.0 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: An online password manager and form filler v1.73.0 was tested with Safari 5 on Windows 7 v1.74.0 was tested with Firefox 7 on Windows 7 v. 1.80.0 was tested with Firefox 10 on Windows 7 |
| Mitto Password Manager | 1.0 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Works with Mitto, an online password manager |
| RoboForm Online | 1.0.2 | Windows 7 | Safari 5 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Keeps all logins completely in sync |
Chrome Browser Add-On
| Software | Version | OS | Browser Version | Compatability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdBlock | 2.5.14 | Windows 7 | Chrome | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: When on any page in the MLS, you must click on the AdBlock icon in the menu bar and tell it not to run on that page. This should be done on all pages of the MLS, so the user may utilize all features of the MLS. |
Third-Party Software Anti-Spyware
| Software | Version | OS | Compatability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spybot | Windows XP | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
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| Windows Defender | Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows 7 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
Anti-Virus
| Software | Version | OS | Compatability |
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| AVG | 2011, 2012 | Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows 7 | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: A Recent Update to AVG 2011 causes pages to expire in the MLS when running a report or sending an e-mail. In some cases, disabling the Link Scanner function of AVG has resolved the issue, but we have found that using the Mozilla Firefox web browser works around pages expiring without having to disable any anti-virus features. |
| Ad-Aware | 95 | Windows XP; Windows 7 | Researching. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: Anti-virus with anti-spyware |
| Avast! | 4.8 Home Edition; 7 | Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows 7 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Avira Free Antivirus | 12.0.0.870; 12.0.0.898 | Windows 7 | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Bit Defender Total Security 2012 | 2009; 2010 Build 13.0.19 | Windows XP | Researching. Description: 2009 is compatible with configuration, but 2010 is not compatible. For v2009: Right click on the icon in the system tray > click show > on the left click the tab for Antivirus > at the bottom uncheck Enable Antiphishing for Microsoft Windows Live messanger and Yahoo Messenger. Notes: This software requires that you sign up for services at cost, rather than paying for the anti-virus. |
| CA Anti-Virus Plus | 7.0.0.279 | Windows XP | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: Older versions of CA Security (2009/2010) have not function well with the MLS (logging in, running searches, running reports). We have found that disabling features of CA Security has worked for some MLS users, but this is not guaranteed for all. To configure: You may disable Cookie Control and Spam Protection, but we recommend using another anti-virus to avoid disabling protective anti-virus features. Notes: The newest version of CA Security doesn't seem to have any issues with the MLS. Some MLS users with CA Security are able to run the MLS perfectly with this anti-virus. |
| ESET Smart Security 5 | 5.0.95 | Windows XP | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary Notes: By NOD32 |
| HP Toolbar | Windows XP | No. Description: This add-on may prevent the homepage from loading, showing only a blue page. This issue is intermittent, but must be disabled in some cases to view the MLS home page. To configure: Tools > Manage Add-ons > Select each HP add-on > Disable > Close > Close all Internet Explorer Windows > Try logging into the MLS again and reloading previously blocked pages Notes: An HP toolbar providing quicker access to HP tools, allows the user to search the web, listen to music, view weather, translate words/text, etc. |
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| Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 | 12.0.0.374(a.b.c.d.e) | Windows XP; Windows 7 | Yes - With Configuraton. Description: Kaspersky Anti Virus is known to block users from uploading listing photos. Others receive a clock error message when attempting to Upload/Manage photos for a listing. To configure: Open Kaspersky > My Protection tab > Online Activity > Anti-Banner> Deselect "Enable Anti-Banner" or "Banner Ad Blocker". |
| McAfee | Windows XP | Researching. Description: In some cases you may have to disable The HTTP 1.1 settings for Internet Explorer. McAfee's proxy filter has been known to interfere with these settings. To configure: Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Deselect the option to Use HTTP 1.1 > Apply > OK > Close all instances of Internet Explorer > Try the MLS again Notes: The trial version of this software requires credit card information. |
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| Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 | 2.0.657.0 | Windows 7 | Yes. |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | 2.1.1116.0 | Windows XP | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Norton Internet Security 2012 | 19.1.0.28 | Windows XP | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| Panda Antivirus Pro 2012 | 11.01.00 | Windows XP | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |
| ZoneAlarm Extreme Security | 10.1.065.000 | Windows XP | Yes. Description: No issues currently reported, no configuration currently necessary |