Reference:GeoGebra Installation FAQ
GeoGebra Installation
How to run GeoGebra in Exam Mode
Please see https://www.geogebra.org/exam
For Chromebooks, please see Kiosk Mode instructions here: https://www.geogebra.org/m/mnnsswwu
Where can I get the beta-test versions?
GeoGebra Website: https://beta.geogebra.org
GeoGebra Graphing Calculator:
- Web: https://beta.geogebra.org/graphing
- Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.geogebra.android
- iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/klmWh10k
GeoGebra Classic:
GeoGebra 3D Graphing Calculator:
- Web: https://beta.geogebra.org/3d
- Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.geogebra.android.g3d
- iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/wDq81Ktm
GeoGebra Geometry Calculator:
- Web: https://beta.geogebra.org/geometry
- Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.geogebra.android.geometry
- iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/GjifX8mX
GeoGebra CAS Calculator:
- Web: https://beta.geogebra.org/cas
- Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.geogebra.android.cascalc
- iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/qfsQEaMx
GeoGebra Scientific Calculator:
- Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.geogebra.android.scicalc
- iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/459GgRny
Which versions support AR (Augmented Reality)
On Android it's supported in this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.geogebra.android.g3d but your phone/tablet needs to support the ARCore Library: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.ar.core
You can check a list of supported devices here: https://developers.google.com/ar/discover/supported-devices
On iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/geogebra-3d-graphing-calc/id1445871976 you need to have a device with iOS 11 that supports ARKit ie iPhone 6S / iPad 5 or later: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix.html
My computer crashed, where's my work?
If you were using GeoGebra Classic 5, have a look in the computer's temporary folder and look for the most recent file like GeoGebraUndoInfo6533063557894725659.ggb
Quickest way in Windows: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-2082907/temp-folder-windows.html
or just type this in Windows Explorer
%temp%
then Enter.
What's happened to offline export as a webpage?
If you upload your worksheet to https://www.geogebra.org/materials then you can download it as an "Offline Worksheet (.zip)" for example https://www.geogebra.org/material/show/id/RHYH3UQ8#download-popup
Where is the online version?
https://www.geogebra.org/graphing
GeoGebra Classic 6 Won't Start (or opens off-screen) - Windows
Delete this folder
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra
This is a hidden folder, so can be hard to find. One way is to press <Windows>R and then copy and paste this (changing <username> to your Windows username)
explorer /n, /e, /select, C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra
then right-click -> Delete
GeoGebra Classic 6 Won't Start (or opens off-screen) - macOS
Uninstall GeoGebra and then also:
- Open Finder
- Hold down Alt (Option) and choose Go from the dropdown menu bar at the top of the screen
- You will see the ~/Library folder
- Go to the following folders and search for subfolders which are connected to GeoGebra 6.
- Search for GeoGebra folders in Application Support, Saved Application State, Preferences and Caches.
- Delete these GeoGebra folders and install GeoGebra Classic 6 again.
3D View not working on GeoGebra 6
Try adding the line
app.commandLine.appendSwitch('ignore-gpu-blacklist', 'true');
after the line
const {app, BrowserWindow, Menu} = require('electron');
which is around line 24 in resources/app/main.js
Error "A Java Exception has occurred"
Delete this folder:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra 5.0
This is a hidden folder, so can be hard to find. One way is to press <Windows>R and then copy and paste this (changing <username> to your Windows username)
explorer /n, /e, /select, C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra 5.0
then right-click -> Delete
GeoGebra Classic 5 Won't Start (Windows)
Delete this folder:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra 5.0
(see previous question for more details)
GeoGebra Classic 5 Won't Start (macOS)
Delete this folder: ~/Library/Containers/org.geogebra5.mac/Data/.GeoGebra5.0/prefs/
I updated GeoGebra Classic 5, but it keeps reverting to the previous version
Delete this folder:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra 5.0
(see previous questions for more details)
Support for OSX 10.6, 10.7
Please try the version with Java 7 or upgrade for free to OSX 10.10
CAS View doesn't work in the Portable version (Classic 5, Windows)
Right-click on GeoGebra.exe and Run as Administrator
GeoGebra Classic 5 doesn't work well on my retina Macbook Pro
Go to Program Files then right-click on GeoGebra -> Info -> "Open in lower resolution"
How do I get the macOS version without going through the Mac App Store?
You can use a portable version, which you'll find here: www.geogebra.org/portable
Problems with Java Applets
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari & Edge have now all disabled support for Java Applets. If you upload your files to https://www.geogebra.org/materials then they will work again
Where has GeoGebra x.y gone?
- Some older unsupported versions of GeoGebra are available here:
download.geogebra.org/installers/4.4/ download.geogebra.org/installers/4.2/ download.geogebra.org/installers/4.0/ download.geogebra.org/installers/3.2/
Java Errors, eg "Could not create the Java virtual machine."
- Delete this folder:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra 5.0
- Reinstall
- Try the tips here: www.java.com/en/download/help/error_vm.xml
Can I run GeoGebra on my iPad / Win 8 / Android Tablet?
Yes, www.geogebra.org/download
Can I run GeoGebra on my Chromebook?
Yes, install the GeoGebra Chrome App
GeoGebra won't start
On Windows delete this folder:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GeoGebra 5.0
- Delete GeoGebra's registry settings with this tool: Java Preferences Tool
- If that doesn't work, try reinstalling.
On Mac delete ~/Library/Containers/org.geogebra5.mac/Data/.GeoGebra5.0/prefs/
where ~ stands for your home folder.
Clearing the Java Cache
- Java Control Panel -> General -> Temporary Internet Files -> Settings -> Delete files...
- To get the Java Control Panel in Windows 7/8/8.1/10, open Control Panel then type "Java" in the search box (top right).
Clearing the Browser's Cache
- Internet Explorer: Internet Options -> General -> Delete
- Chrome: "Hamburger"-> Settings -> Show Advanced Settings -> Privacy -> Clear Browsing Data
- Firefox: Options -> Options -> Privacy -> Clear Recent History
- Safari: Preferences -> Privacy -> Remove All Website Data
- Other browsers: How do I clear my cache?
Network install (Windows)
wiki.geogebra.org/en/Reference:GeoGebra_Mass_Installation
Suppressing the "New version available" message (Windows)
- Set this key in the Registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/JavaSoft/Prefs/geogebra/version_check_allow = false
- or, using a command line argument:
How do I run GeoGebra with more memory allocated?
Problems with Zooming using Microsoft Wireless Mouse
help.geogebra.org/topic/mouse-wheel-only-zooms-out-will-not-zoom-in-