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Overview

To get started using TRX, you will need to install the latest version of Java. Most browsers have stopped supporting the Java app, so you will need to either setup Microsoft Edge to use IE mode or the Basilisk browser, which still supports Java.

The TRX user itself will need to be setup in TRX to be able to access anything.

Here is our user setup guide: Setting up users in TRX

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Download and Install Java

Download and install the latest version of Java from their website: https://www.java.com/en/

*For Windows 11, you may need the latest as well as an older version. If it doesn’t work after the rest of the steps, See this guide: TRX Java version Issue | Install Old Version and the Latest

Setup Microsoft Edge to Use IE mode

Windows phased out using the Java app in Microsoft Edge, and Windows 11 removed Internet Explorer altogether, so you will need to setup IE mode for Edge.

Instructions to setup Edge for IE mode are here: Setup Microsoft Edge for TRX

*For Windows 11, use this section:

Setup Basilisk and Activate Java for TRX

The Basilisk Browser still runs Java Natively, so in addition to setting up Edge in IE mode, you can use the Basilisk Browser to run TRX.

Instructions to setup Basilisk browser are here:

First Time Login

When you first login to TRX, you will need to do some one-time setup.

Follow this guide:

Troubleshooting

How to resolve Common Issues

Page Doesn’t Load

If the page doesn’t load, the color of the screen can indicate the problem.

Page is killed running report

If Microsoft Edge is crashing TRX when running a report, you will want to try turning off sleeping tabs.

Here is the guide:

Security Warning When I Login the Next Time

If you are receiving Java security warnings, you can turn them off using this guide:

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