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It will run on XP!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 24 / 25
Date: March 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have loved this game for years!!! I was so disappointed when I got my new PC that ran Windows XP. I couldn't figure out how to get it to run Chessmates. But if there's a will there's a way!

Here's what worked for me. I went into the cd folder and found
the INST16.exe file. I left clicked on it and selected properties. Then, I clicked on the compatibility tab. I checked the following boxes: Run this program in compatibility mode for, Windows 95, Run in 256 colors. The rest should be unchecked.

Now, after it installs, the icon on the desktop (or under Start, Programs) should be set as above except ALL the boxes should be checked. WOOHOO!!!! Have fun!

CHESS COMES ALIVE

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 30 / 35
Date: December 16, 1999
Author: Amazon User

MY TEN YEAR OLD SON WAS INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO PLAY CHESS. SINCE I DON'T PLAY I COULDN'T TEACH HIM. WE FOUND CHESS MATES AND NOW WE ALL PLAY. IT MAKES THE GAME FUN AND EXCITING. GREAT GRAFICS .A WIZARD GUIDES YOU THROUGH THE LEARNING PROCESS. 40 LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY MAKE THE GAME FUN AND CHALLENGING FOR EVERYONE.

Not on XP

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 16
Date: March 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This software does not install on XP, it does work on ME and below

This game is awesome!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: March 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I played this game when I was learning how to play chess. It helped me a lot. The wizard guy gives you hints and tips. Now, I like to play it because it is challenging. It has cool sound effects,too. You can play against a friend or the computer. I highly recommend you buy it.

The best I've found for kids

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: September 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I am a second grade teacher and love to get kids into playing chess. It's fun and has proven benefits for a students behavior and cognitive skills. I have used this program for 7 years (starting my 8th) worth of second graders and my own 5 children. They all have been able to easily follow the directions, understand the concepts and enjoyed Wanda's (The wizard's mischievious wand) antics. My only drawback is that it won't run in XP and I may soon have to find a new program to use. I won't gurantee that every child will fall in love with the game of chess, but any child having an inkling of ambition and desire will find this a fun tool to make the game their own.

chess mates is cool

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User

chess mates is fun for all ages. the puzzles keep the fun rolling as you learn the game of chess

Running game on xp

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

To all those who love the game but cannot get it to run on win xp...

Don't despair!

Thanks to Donna who worked this out:

"Here's what worked for me. I went into the cd folder and found
the INST16.exe file. I left clicked on it and selected properties. Then, I clicked on the compatibility tab. I
checked the following boxes: Run this program in compatibility mode for, Windows 95, Run in 256 colors. The
rest should be unchecked.
Now, after it installs, the icon on the desktop (or under Start, Programs) should be set as above except ALL the
boxes should be checked. WOOHOO!!!! Have fun!"

Robin P.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Thank you Donna from Georgia for telling me how to run this on Windows XP. Your tips worked! It has baffled me for years on how to run this great chess program under today's platform

thanks, Donna ...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

... for explaining how to run this great chess tutorial on a modern Windows XP plaform!!

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