| The entertaining and
educational way to build confidence in reading! Join the Word Munchers
and solve problems in reading, grammar, word identification, sentence
completion, rhyming, phonics, and more. But watch out for the Troggles,
who will try to munch you as you try to munch words! Colorful 3D
animation, loads of music and silly sound effects, and arcade action
keep it exciting. And adjustable levels keep it challenging as kids
progress. |
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256 Colors Required |
| Word Munchers™ Deluxe
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 the setting or to verify that 256 Colors is chosen as one of
the Display Settings. |
Complete the following
procedure to change the color settings to 256 colors.
- Click Start, choose Settings and then click
Control Panel.
- Double-click the Display icon.
- In the Display Properties window, select the
Settings tab.
- Near the bottom-left portion of the window,
under Colors (Windows® 98) or Color Palette (Windows® 95), click
the drop-down menu and choose 256 Colors.
- Click Apply near the bottom-right portion of
the window.
- 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. |
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Auto-Installation Does
Not Begin |
| After inserting the
Word Munchers™ Deluxe 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. |
Follow the steps below
to complete a manual installation of the program.
- Verify that the proper CD is inserted into the
CD-ROM drive.
- Click Start and select Run. The Run dialog box
will open.
- Type X:\SETUP.EXE in the Open: field. (Replace
the X with the letter that identifies your CD-ROM drive.)
- Click OK. The installation of the program
should begin.
- Follow the prompts to complete the
installation.
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CD Is Not
Recognized |
| 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. |
By completing the
procedures that follow, the CD-Read issue may be resolved. Begin
with item one and proceed through the list.
- Verify that the correct CD is being used when
prompted to insert the disc.
- 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.
- Change the Read Ahead setting in the following
manner:
- Return to the desktop and right click on the
My Computer icon.
- Select Properties from the menu that appears
and click on the Performance tab in the Systems Properties
window.
- Click the File System button and click the
CD-ROM tab.
- Locate Optimize Access Pattern For:.
- Click the arrow to the right of the
information field and select the No Read Ahead option.
- Restart Windows®.
- 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.)
- Verify that the most current version of the
driver for the CD-ROM drive is being used. Contact the computer
manufacturer for additional information.
- Try to use a different disc in the CD-ROM drive
to see if it can be read.
- If possible, insert the CD that is not being
recognized into the CD-ROM drive of another computer to see if the
issue remains.
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Installing
Word Munchers™ Deluxe in Windows® XP |
| The following
technical note describes how to install Word Munchers™ Deluxe in
Windows® XP. |
Installing in
Windows® XP
NOTE: Users must have Administrator Privileges to Windows® XP
when installing or running Word Munchers™ Deluxe.
- After logging in to Windows®, insert the Word
Munchers Deluxe install CD into the CD-ROM drive
NOTE: If the installation does not begin, complete these
steps to continue:
- Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- 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.)
- 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.
- Click the Add New Programs icon located on
the left side of the window.
- 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."
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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 Word Munchers™ Deluxe 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.
- Uninstall the program
using the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel (Steps a-c under
Installing in Windows® XP).
- After removing the program, or if the program
does not show in the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel,
continue with the next step.
- Verify the Minimum System Requirements of the
program that is to be installed. (This information will be needed
as the procedure below is completed.)
- Close programs and return to the desktop.
- 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.
- Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- 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.
- Click Next.
- Click the "I want to use the program in the
CD-ROM drive" radio button.
- Click Next. A window presenting the different
Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
- 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.
- Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test
Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the
settings that you selected will appear.
- 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.
- With the correct settings selected and showing
in the "Test Your Compatibility Settings" window, click Next. The
program installation will begin.
- Follow the prompts to install the program.
- 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.
- 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.
- In the window that opens, select Yes or No and
click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window
will appear.
- Click Finish to close the window.
- 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. |
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Running Word
Munchers™ Deluxe in Windows® XP |
| 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. 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.
- Close programs, return to the desktop, and
click Start on the Windows® taskbar.
- 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.
- Click Next.
- Click the "I want to choose from a list of
programs" radio button. A list of programs will appear.
- Select the program that is to run in a
Compatibility Mode.
- Click Next. A window presenting the different
Windows® Compatibility Modes will open.
- 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.
- Click Next. A window showing the heading "Test
Your Compatibility Settings" will appear. In addition, the
settings that you selected will appear.
- 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.
- 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.
- Run the program to test the settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- In the window that opens, select Yes or No and
click Next. The Completing the Program Compatibility Wizard window
will appear.
- Click Finish to close the window.
- 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. |
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MIDI Driver Is in Use
on Windows® XP |
| When launching Word
Munchers™ Deluxe 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.
Consult the remainder of this note for the procedure. |
Complete the following
procedure to verify multimedia settings and to change these if
needed:
- Close all programs and return to the desktop.
- Click Start and select Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel window, double-click
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices.
- Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices.
- Click the Audio tab.
- Click the down arrow next to MIDI Music
Playback and change the Single Instrument selection to MPU-401 (or
one most similar to this).
- Click Apply and click OK.
- Close all open windows and run the program.
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Cannot Find
Printer |
| When printing from
Word Munchers™ Deluxe, 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. |
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
- Double-click My Computer.
- Double-click Printers.
- Right-click on the updated printer and choose
Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
- Launch and use the program.
Windows® 2000
- Double-click My Computer.
- Double-click Control Panel.
- Double-click Printers.
- Right-click on the updated printer and choose
Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
- Launch and use the program.
Windows® XP
- Click Start and choose Printers and Faxes.
- Right-click on the updated printer and choose
Set as Default. A checkmark will appear beside the printer icon.
- Launch and use the program.
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Mac |
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Platform: |
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Mac OS
7.1–9.2, OS X Classic mode |
| CPU: |
68040
(Performa 575) or better |
| Hard
Disk: |
4MB |
| RAM: |
5MB (8
MB recommended) |
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CD-ROM: |
2X |
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Monitor: |
13" or
larger monitor (640x480), 256 colors |
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Sound Card: |
yes |
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Optional: |
none |
| Other: |
Mouse,
Speakers |
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Win |
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Platform: |
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Windows® 3.1, 95/98, Me, 2000, XP |
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CPU: |
486/50 MHz or better |
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Hard Disk: |
4MB |
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RAM: |
4MB (8 MB recommended) |
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CD-ROM: |
2X |
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Monitor: |
SVGA, 256 color, 640x480 |
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Sound Card: |
Win-compatible |
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Optional: |
none |
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Other: |
Mouse |
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