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Dr. Seuss Kindergarten
 
Laugh More! Learn More!

Join your favorite Dr. Seuss characters on a whimsical journey to help Gerald McGrew find exotic animals for his new zoo. Play over 250 lessons to build a full year of essential kindergarten skills, from math to early reading, from memory-building to listening skills.

Dr. Seuss Kindergarten is the perfect pairing of learning activities and fun-filled adventure set in the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Developed with the help of educators, Dr. Seuss Kindergarten covers a full year of math, reading and other essential kindergarten skills. With Dr. Seuss Kindergarten, it's easy to see why kids who laugh more learn more!

FAQs
bullet Auto-Installation Does Not Begin
bullet Screen Flashes or Corrupted Display
bulletCD Is Not Recognized
bullet256 Colors Required
bullet "Seuss_PS has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience"
Issue Auto-Installation Does Not Begin
Description After inserting the Dr. Seuss® Kindergarten v 2.1 disc into the CD-ROM drive, the Auto-Run feature of the computer does not start the installation. Installing the program manually will resolve the issue.
Solution Follow the steps below to complete a manual installation of the program.
  1. Verify that the proper CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive.
  2. Click Start and select Run. The Run dialog box will open.
  3. Type X:\SETUP.EXE in the Open: field. (Replace the X with the letter that identifies your CD-ROM drive.)
  4. Click OK. The installation of the program should begin.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Issue Screen Flashes or Corrupted Display
Description While using Dr. Seuss™ Kindergarten (Creative Wonders™), the screen flashes during transitions or shows additional corrupted display symptoms. A conflict between Dr. Seuss™ Kindergarten (Creative Wonders™) and a background application may cause this issue. Removing the shortcut to this background application from the Startup folder should resolve the issue.
Solution Follow the instructions below to remove the Macromedia® Shockwave® Init shortcut from the Startup folder.

NOTE: Shockwave® Init is a TSR (terminate and stay ready) program that controls the Shockwave® Remote Control Panel. In the future, the remote control can be activated from the Start Programs Menu by selecting Shockwave®, then Shockwave® Remote.
 
  1. Click Start, select Settings, and choose Taskbar & Start Menu.
  2. In the Taskbar Properties window, click on the Start Menu Programs tab.
  3. Click the Remove button.
  4. In the Remove Shortcuts/Folders window, double-click the Startup folder.
  5. In the list that appears, select the Shockwave® Init shortcut icon by clicking on it once.
  6. Click the Remove button.
  7. Close the windows and restart the computer.
Issue CD Is Not Recognized
Description After inserting the CD into the CD-ROM drive when prompted, the CD is not recognized. Any number of the following conditions may cause this issue: wrong CD is being used, CD needs cleaned, CD-ROM drive settings require changes, or the CD-ROM driver is corrupted, outdated, or the wrong one.
Solution By completing the procedures that follow, the CD-Read issue may be resolved. Begin with item one and proceed through the list.
  1. Verify that the correct CD is being used when prompted to insert the disc.
  2. Clean the CD. Place a small amount of nonabrasive, liquid soap on the shiny side of the disc. Using your fingertips and warm water, gently rub the soap on the disc in a circular motion. Rinse the disc thoroughly and dry it using a clean, soft T-shirt or lint-free towel. Do not use paper towels or tissue paper.
  3. Change the Read Ahead setting in the following manner:
  1. Return to the desktop and right click on the My Computer icon.
  2. Select Properties from the menu that appears and click on the Performance tab in the Systems Properties window.
  3. Click the File System button and click the CD-ROM tab.
  4. Locate Optimize Access Pattern For:.
  5. Click the arrow to the right of the information field and select the No Read Ahead option.
  6. Restart Windows®.
  1. Verify that the computer is utilizing a 32-bit file system. In the Systems Properties window (found in Step 3 above), click the Performance tab. Verify that the File System reads 32-bit. (If it reads anything else, contact the computer manufacturer for installation of the proper CD-ROM or hard drive drivers.)
  2. Verify that the most current version of the driver for the CD-ROM drive is being used. Contact the computer manufacturer for additional information.
  3. Try to use a different disc in the CD-ROM drive to see if it can be read.
  4. If possible, insert the CD that is not being recognized into the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if the issue remains.
Issue 256 Colors Required
Description Dr. Seuss™ Kindergarten 2.1 requires that the Colors (Windows® 98) or Color Palette (Windows® 95) setting be set to 256 Colors. (This is a minimum requirement of the program.) Following a step-by-step procedure will allow you to change or to verify that 256 Colors is chosen as one of the Display Settings.
Solution Complete the following procedure to change the color settings to 256 colors.
  1. Click Start, choose Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Display icon.
  3. In the Display Properties window, select the Settings tab.
  4. At the bottom left of the window, under Colors (Windows® 98) or Color Palette (Windows® 95), click the drop-down menu and choose 256 Colors.
  5. Click Apply at the bottom right of the window.
  6. Choose Yes if asked, "Do you want to restart the computer?"

NOTE: If 256 Colors is not an available setting, contact the computer manufacturer for additional assistance and information.

 
Issue "Seuss_PS has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience"
Description When I run Dr. Seuss preschool, it brings up a little splash screen with a start button (also exit, help, readme, and uninstall buttons). When I press start, I get a dialog, saying:

Seuss_PS has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

When I click for more data, it says:

AppName: seuss.exe AppVer: 1.0.0.0 ModName: seuss.exe
ModVer: 1.0.0.0 Offset: 00021119
 
Solution The issue can be resolved by right clicking on the Dr. Seuss Preschool icon, choosing properties, selecting the compatibility tab, and choosing Windows 98/Me compatibility.
Downloads
 
System Requirements
Mac
Platform: OS 7.5 or later
CPU: PowerPC or faster
Hard Disk: 40MB
RAM: 16MB
CD-ROM: 4X
Monitor: SVGA, 640x480, 256 color
Sound Card: yes
Optional: Color printer, Modem
Other: Mouse
Netscape 4.0 or higher for online component
Win
Platform: Windows 95/98/Me/XP
CPU: Pentium 75 MHz or faster
Hard Disk: 40MB
RAM: 16MB
CD-ROM: 4X
Monitor: 640 x 480, SVGA 256 color graphics display
Sound Card: Win-compatible
Optional: none
Other: Video and sound cards compatible with DirectX, Mouse,
Internet Explorer 4.0, Netscape 4.0 or higher for online component

 



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