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Millie & Bailey Preschool
 
This special collection of eight activities from Millie's Math House and Bailey's Book House contains specially selected activities that offer students grade-specific, multi-subject learning tools to develop their skills and confidence in school.

Special features include Explore & Discover and Question & Answer modes that carefully balance independent play with directed learning and positive, gentle feedback that guides students to success.

FAQs
bullet 256 Colors Required
bullet Choppy Video or Black Display
bullet Deleting Names from the Login Screen
bullet Run Millie & Bailey® Preschool without CD
bullet Installing Millie & Bailey® Kindergarten in Windows® XP
bullet Running Millie & Bailey® in Windows® XP
bullet MIDI Driver Is in Use on Windows® XP
bulletCannot Find Printer
Issue 256 Colors Required
Description Millie & Bailey® Preschool was designed to run in 256 Colors. The program may not display correctly if an alternate setting is used. The remainder of this technical note describes how to check and change the display setting.
Solution Complete the steps below to change the display settings. Complete the procedure for the operating system in use.

Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® 95/98/Me)
 
  1. Close all programs and windows and return to the desktop.
  2. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display Properties will open.
  3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
  4. Click the drop-down menu under Colors (Windows® 98/Me) or Color Palette (Windows® 95) and choose 256 Colors.
  5. Click Apply.
  6. Choose "Yes" if asked, "Do you want to restart the computer?"
  7. Launch and use the program.

Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® XP)

The Program Compatibility Wizard provides step-by-step instructions for use. This program will require the video settings to be changed.

To run the Program Compatibility Wizard, complete the steps below.

NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic Start Menu View.

  1. Close programs, return to the desktop, and click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
  2. Click All Programs, choose Accessories and select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window will open.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Click the "I want to choose from a list of programs" radio button. A list of programs will appear.
  5. Select the program that is to run in a Compatibility Mode.
  6. Click Next. A window presenting the different Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
  7. Click the radio button next to the desired Compatibility Mode and click Next. The window that appears allows for the selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen Resolution.

    NOTE: These display settings are not available options in Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows® 3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.

    By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games or educational programs that include intensive graphics and animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
     
  8. Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the settings that you selected will appear.
  9. Verify that the settings are correct.

    NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the necessary changes.
     
  10. With the correct settings selected and showing in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. A screen showing the following question will open: "Did the program work correctly?" In addition, the program selected in Step 5 (above) will launch.
  11. Run the program to test the settings.
  12. After testing the settings, minimize (or close) the program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.

    NOTE: After the program is minimized (or closed), the window with the "Did the program work correctly?" question will reappear. The "Yes. Set this program to always use these compatibility settings" will be selected.
     
  13. If the program functioned properly using the compatibility mode that was selected in Step 7 (above), click Next. The Program Compatibility Data window will open.

    NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, click "No, try different compatibility settings" and complete the Wizard. After completing the wizard, try the program again.
     
  14. In the window that opens, select Yes or No and click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window will appear.
  15. Click Finish to close the window.
  16. Launch (if necessary) and use the program.

NOTE: If you have questions regarding the Program Compatibility Wizard or Windows® XP (or both), contact Microsoft®, or go to http://www.microsoft.com for additional information.

Issue Choppy Video or Black Display
Description The video for Millie & Bailey® Preschool may be choppy or black if the color settings are incorrect for the program. A video hardware acceleration setting, an incorrect color setting or an outdated or corrupt video card driver can cause this issue. Changing the settings or updating the video driver or both will help to resolve the issue.
Solution Complete the steps below to change the display settings and lower the hardware acceleration if needed. Complete the procedure for the operating system in use.

Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® 95/98/Me)
 
  1. Close all programs and windows and return to the desktop.
  2. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display Properties will open.
  3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
  4. Click the drop-down menu under Colors (Windows® 98/Me) or Color Palette (Windows® 95) and choose 256 Colors.
  5. Click Apply.
  6. Choose "Yes" if asked, "Do you want to restart the computer?"
  7. Launch and use the program.

NOTE: If the issue remains, continue with Lowering the Graphics Hardware Acceleration.

Changing to 256 Colors (Windows® XP)

The Program Compatibility Wizard provides step-by-step instructions for use. This program will require the video settings to be changed.

To run the Program Compatibility Wizard, complete the steps below.

NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic Start Menu View.

  1. Close programs, return to the desktop, and click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
  2. Click All Programs, choose Accessories and select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window will open.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Click the "I want to choose from a list of programs" radio button. A list of programs will appear.
  5. Select the program that is to run in a Compatibility Mode.
  6. Click Next. A window presenting the different Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
  7. Click the radio button next to the desired Compatibility Mode and click Next. The window that appears allows for the selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen Resolution.

    NOTE: These display settings are not available options in Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows® 3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.

    By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games or educational programs that include intensive graphics and animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
     
  8. Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the settings that you selected will appear.
  9. Verify that the settings are correct.

    NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the necessary changes.
     
  10. With the correct settings selected and showing in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. A screen showing the following question will open: "Did the program work correctly?" In addition, the program selected in Step 5 (above) will launch.
  11. Run the program to test the settings.
  12. After testing the settings, minimize (or close) the program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.

    NOTE: After the program is minimized (or closed), the window with the "Did the program work correctly?" question will reappear. The "Yes. Set this program to always use these compatibility settings" will be selected.
     
  13. If the program functioned properly using the compatibility mode that was selected in Step 7 (above), click Next. The Program Compatibility Data window will open.

    NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, click "No, try different compatibility settings" and complete the Wizard. After completing the wizard, try the program again.
     
  14. In the window that opens, select Yes or No and click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window will appear.
  15. Click Finish to close the window.
  16. Launch (if necessary) and use the program.

NOTE: If you have questions regarding the Program Compatibility Wizard or Windows® XP (or both), contact Microsoft®, or go to http://www.microsoft.com for additional information.

Lower the Graphics Hardware Acceleration

  1. Close all programs and return to the desktop.
  2. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and left-click Properties from the menu that appears. The Display Properties will open.
  3. Click the Settings tab.
  4. Click the Advanced button.
  5. For Windows® 95/98/Me, click the Performance tab.

    For Windows® XP, click the Troubleshoot tab. A window will open with the display adapter type identified on the title bar.
     
  6. Click the Graphics button.
  7. Locate the Hardware Acceleration adjustment bar. (It will show the words None and Full at each end.)
  8. Record the current setting.
  9. Using the mouse, move the hardware acceleration needle to the left until the word Basic appears in the sentence immediately under the setting needle.

    NOTE: Do not select the NONE setting which is the setting to the far left.
     
  10. Click OK.
  11. Click Close.
  12. Click Yes when prompted to restart the computer.
  13. When the system restarts, launch and use the program.

NOTE: If the issue continues after completing all steps above, downloading and installing an updated version of the video driver will help to resolve this issue. Contact the system administrator or computer manufacturer for information that describes this procedure.

Issue Deleting Names from the Login Screen
Description After using the program, you want to delete names from the login screen. Deleting the user's folder and editing an .INI file created by the program will delete names from the login screen. The following tutorial describes this process.
Solution Complete the procedure below to delete a name.

Remove a Name from the Login Screen
 
  1. Close any open windows or programs and return to the desktop.
  2. Navigate to the location where this product is installed. To navigate to the default location, complete these steps:
  1. Double-click the My Computer icon.
  2. Double-click the C:\ drive.
  3. Double-click the Program Files folder.
  4. Double-click the Edmark folder.
  5. Double-click the folder that shows a name that is similar to or the same as the program you are using. The folder will open.
  1. This folder contains one file with an .INI extension. Double-click on this .INI file. The file will open in Notepad.
  2. Locate the line for the student to be deleted.

    NOTE: The line will appear similar to Student=kids\Kid001 (where the word Student represents an actual user name).
     
  3. Write down the number at the end of the line.
  4. Delete the line for the student that is to be removed.
  5. Click File and choose Exit (or Close, depending on which program title you have).
  6. Click Yes when prompted to save the changes. The program folder will reappear.
  7. Double-click the Kids folder.
  8. Right-click the folder matching the number written down in Step 5 (above) and choose Delete from the menu that appears. If prompted to move the folder to the Recycle Bin, click Yes.
  9. Close any open windows and return to the desktop.
  10. Launch the program. The student should no longer be on the list.
Issue Run Millie & Bailey® Preschool without CD
Description The following instructions explain how to copy Millie & Bailey® Preschool program to the hard drive of a computer running Windows® 95. Copying the program to the hard drive will allow it to run without the CD in the CD-ROM drive. Consult the information below to copy the program to the hard drive.
Solution Complete the following steps.

NOTE: Copying this CD-ROM program onto the hard drive will require between 18 MB and 100 MB of hard drive space, depending on the program.
 
  1. Install the program as detailed in the instructions in the User’s Guide.
  2. Once the installation is complete, leave the CD in the drive and proceed with the following.
  3. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
  4. Right-click the CD-ROM drive and select Open.
  5. Double-click the folder icon with a name similar or related to the name of the product.
  6. Click Edit and click Select All.
  7. Press and hold the CTRL key and click the Demo, Dearpar and Parents folders. This will deselect these icons and leave all of the other icons highlighted.

    NOTE: If the folders cannot be located, skip this step.
     
  8. Click File and click Properties. Next to the Size label should be a number followed by MB. This is the amount of hard drive space required to install the program.
  9. Click OK.
  10. From the top menu bar, click Edit and click Copy.
  11. Close all windows and return to the desktop.
  12. Double-click the My Computer icon.
  13. Double-click the hard drive (usually the C: drive).
  14. Double-click Program Files.
  15. Double-click the Edmark folder icon.
  16. Double-click the folder with the name of the program to be copied.
  17. From the menu bar, click Edit and click Paste. The files from the CD will now be copied to the hard drive.
  18. If prompted to overwrite or replace any files, answer “Yes to All.”

    NOTE: Due to the large amount of data being transferred, this process may take several minutes. Once the process is complete, the copying window will disappear. Wait until this window disappears before proceeding to the next step.
     
  19. Once the copy procedure is complete, click Edit and click Select All.
  20. From the menu bar, click File and click Properties.
  21. Click the box next to “Read-only” so that it does not contain a check mark.
  22. Click OK.
  23. Close all open windows by clicking the X in the upper-right corner.
  24. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and launch the program. The prompt to insert the CD should no longer appear.
Issue Installing Millie & Bailey® Preschool in Windows® XP
Description The following technical note describes how to install Millie & Bailey® Preschool  in Windows® XP.
Solution Installing in Windows® XP

NOTE: Users must have Administrator Privileges to Windows® XP when installing or running Millie & Bailey® Kindergarten.
 
  1. After logging in to Windows®, insert the Millie & Bailey® Preschool install CD into the CD-ROM drive.

    NOTE: If the installation does not begin, complete these steps to continue:
  1. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
  2. Click the Control Panel icon. The Control Panel window will open and the Pick a Category menu will appear. (If the menu does not appear, then it is likely that the Windows Classic View option is active. To change views, click Switch to Category View.)
  3. Click the Add or Remove Programs icon. (This icon appears as CD-ROM in front of an open box.) The Add or Remove Programs window will open.
  4. Click the Add New Programs icon located on the left side of the window.
  5. Click the CD (or Floppy) button. A window will open entitled: "Install Program from the Floppy Disk or CD-ROM." The following prompt will also appear: "Insert the first installation disk or CD-ROM."
  6. Insert the disk into the appropriate drive (if needed) and click Next. The Run Installation Program window will open. Windows® XP will automatically locate the correct installation file and disk drive. (The Browse button is used to select a different drive and/or file during the installation if desired.)
  7. Click Finish to begin the installation.

NOTE: If the system is setup with multiple user accounts, a window may appear entitled: "Install Programs as Other User." Some programs require the user to have Administrative Privileges in order to run the installation. If assistance is needed to manipulate user-account settings, refer to the Windows® XP Help section, the system administrator or contact technical support for the particular computer. Successful installation of the program may not be possible without Administrator Privileges. Click OK to close this window.

  1. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the program.

NOTE: If you encounter problems and are unable to successfully install the program, continue with Installing Programs Using the Program Compatibility Wizard listed below.

Installing Millie & Bailey® Preschool Using the Program Compatibility Wizard

Most programs designed for an earlier version of the Windows® operating system will install and run properly on Windows® XP. In some instances, however, when attempting to install such a program, various issues can occur. The information and procedure presented in this section will help you to install a program (designed for earlier versions of Windows®) by using the Program Compatibility Wizard.

NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic Start Menu View.

  1. Uninstall the program using the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel (Steps a-c under Installing in Windows® XP).
  2. After removing the program, or if the program does not show in the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel, continue with the next step.
  3. Verify the Minimum System Requirements of the program that is to be installed. (This information will be needed as the procedure below is completed.)
  4. Close programs and return to the desktop.
  5. Insert the program (or installation) CD into the CD-ROM drive.

    NOTE: If a program installation screen appears prompting you to install the program, click the selection (i.e., No, Cancel or Exit the Installation, etc.) that will cancel the installation, and return to the desktop.
     
  6. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
  7. Click All Programs, choose Accessories and select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window will open.
  8. Click Next.
  9. Click the "I want to use the program in the CD-ROM drive" radio button.
  10. Click Next. A window presenting the different Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
  11. Click the radio button next to the desired Compatibility Mode and click Next. (Consult the Minimum System Requirements of the program that is to be installed [Step 1] for system information.) The window that appears allows for the selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen Resolution.

    NOTE: These display settings are not available options in Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows® 3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.

    By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games or educational programs that include intensive graphics and animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
     
  12. Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the settings that you selected will appear.
  13. Verify that the settings are correct.

    NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the necessary changes.
     
  14. With the correct settings selected and showing in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. The program installation will begin.
  15. Follow the prompts to install the program.
  16. After the installation is complete, close the program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.

    NOTE: After the program is closed, the window with the "Did the program work correctly?" question will reappear. The "Yes. Set this program to always use these compatibility settings" will be selected.
     
  17. If the program functioned properly using the compatibility mode that was selected in Step 11 (above), click Next-the Program Compatibility Data window will open-and continue with Step 18.

    NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, uninstall the program (using the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel: Step 1) and repeat the above procedure, choosing different compatibility settings.
     
  18. In the window that opens, select Yes or No and click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window will appear.
  19. Click Finish to close the window.
  20. Launch and use the program.

For questions regarding the Program Compatibility Wizard or Windows® XP (or both), contact Microsoft® or go to http://www.microsoft.com for additional information.
 

Issue Running Millie & Bailey® in Windows® XP
Description Windows® XP includes a Compatibility Wizard designed to allow programs that were written for previous versions of Windows® to run on Windows® XP. The remainder of this technical note describes using the Program Compatibility Wizard.
Solution The Program Compatibility Wizard prompts you to test the program in different modes (environments) and with various settings. For example, if the program was originally designed to run on Windows® 95, set the compatibility mode to Windows® 95 and try running the program again. If successful, the program will start in that mode each time. The wizard also allows the use of different settings, such as switching the display to 256 colors and the screen resolution to 640 x 480 pixels.

The Program Compatibility Wizard provides step-by-step instruction for use. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard, complete the steps below.

NOTE: Windows® XP allows different options for viewing graphical interface. The following procedure assumes that the default Windows® XP view settings are used, rather than the Classic Start Menu View.
 
  1. Close programs, return to the desktop, and click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
  2. Click All Programs, choose Accessories and select Program Compatibility Wizard. The icon appears as a question mark (?). The Program Compatibility Wizard Welcome window will open.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Click the "I want to choose from a list of programs" radio button. A list of programs will appear.
  5. Select the program that is to run in a Compatibility Mode.
  6. Click Next. A window presenting the different Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
  7. Click the radio button next to the desired Compatibility Mode and click Next. The window that appears allows for the selection of 256 Colors and/or 640 X 480 Pixel Screen Resolution.

    NOTE: These display settings are not available options in Windows® XP. They are only available when running a program in Program Compatibility Mode. The only reason to choose either of these settings is if you are experiencing difficulty installing or running an older application designed to run in MS-DOS®, Windows® 3.1 or Windows® 95. If all options remain unchecked, then the current Colors and Screen Resolution settings will not be altered.

    By default, Windows® XP uses visual themes that may change the appearance or behavior of other programs, especially those games or educational programs that include intensive graphics and animation. To prevent the visual themes from affecting these programs, check Disable Visual Themes.
     
  8. Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the settings that you selected will appear.
  9. Verify that the settings are correct.

    NOTE: If the settings are not correct, click the Back button to return to the previous screen (or screens) and make the necessary changes.
     
  10. With the correct settings selected and showing in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. A screen showing the following question will open: "Did the program work correctly?" In addition, the program selected in Step 5 (above) will launch.
  11. Run the program to test the settings.
  12. After testing the settings, minimize (or close) the program to return to the Program Compatibility Wizard.

    NOTE: After the program is minimized (or closed), the window with the "Did the program work correctly?" question will reappear. The "Yes. Set this program to always use these compatibility settings" will be selected.
     
  13. If the program functioned properly using the compatibility mode that was selected in Step 7 (above), click Next. The Program Compatibility Data window will open.

    NOTE: If the program did not function correctly, click "No, try different compatibility settings" and complete the Wizard. After completing the wizard, try the program again.
     
  14. In the window that opens, select Yes or No and click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window will appear.
  15. Click Finish to close the window.
  16. Launch (if necessary) and use the program.

NOTE: If you have questions regarding the Program Compatibility Wizard or Windows® XP (or both), contact Microsoft®, or go to http://www.microsoft.com for additional information.

Issue MIDI Driver Is in Use on Windows® XP
Description When launching Millie & Bailey® Preschool on a Windows® XP computer, a message appears indicating that a MIDI driver is in use. Checking and changing (if needed) the multimedia settings should help to resolve the issue.
Solution  Complete the following procedure to verify multimedia settings and to change these if needed:
  1. Close all programs and return to the desktop.
  2. Click Start and select Control Panel.
  3. In the Control Panel window, double-click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
  4. Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices.
  5. Click the Audio tab.
  6. Click the down arrow next to MIDI Music Playback and change the Single Instrument selection to MPU-401 (or one most similar to this).
  7. Click Apply and click OK.
  8. Close all open windows and run the program.
Issue Cannot Find Printer
Description When printing from Millie & Bailey®, the message ‘Cannot Find Printer’ appears. This issue occurs when the printer is attached to a USB port and that port is not recognized by the program. Downloading and installing a print driver to emulate a LPT connection and setting that printer as the default printer will help resolve this issue. (LPT is the usual designation for a parallel port.) Consult the remainder of this technical note for additional information.
Solution Downloading and Installing an Emulation Driver

Contact the printer manufacturer to obtain an emulation driver. Most drivers are available and can be downloaded from the printer manufacturer's website. After downloading the updated driver, continue with the procedure that follows.

Setting the Updated Printer as the Default Printer

To set the updated printer as the default printer, follow the steps below for the operating system in use.

Windows® 98/ME
 
  1. Double-click My Computer.
  2. Double-click Printers.
  3. Right-click on the updated printer and choose Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
  4. Launch and use the program.

Windows® 2000

  1. Double-click My Computer.
  2. Double-click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click Printers.
  4. Right-click on the updated printer and choose Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
  5. Launch and use the program.

Windows® XP

  1. Click Start and choose Printers and Faxes.
  2. Right-click on the updated printer and choose Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
  3. Launch and use the program.
Downloads
 
System Requirements
Mac
Platform: OS 7.0.1 or higher
CPU: 68040, 68030 (25 MHz or faster recommended), or PowerPC
Hard Disk: n/a
RAM: 8MB
CD-ROM: 2X
Monitor: 640x480, 256 color monitor
Sound Card: yes
Optional: Printer, Edmark TouchWindow®
Other: Mouse, Speakers
Win
Platform: Win 3.1/95/98 or later (XP compatible)
CPU: 486, Pentium or better
Hard Disk: 10MB
RAM: 8MB
CD-ROM: 2X
Monitor: 640x480, 256 color monitor
Sound Card: Win-compatible
Optional: Windows-compatible printer, Edmark TouchWindow®
Other: Mouse

 



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