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10-year-old software incompatible with Windows XP

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This software was published in 1998, written for Windows 3.1. The setup has been slightly modified to install on Windows 95. It forces installation of an old version of QuickTime for Windows 3.1, and will only run at a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. My 15" laptop LCD screen is 1024 x 768 pixels, so this runs only on a 9" diagonal section of the screen. Since it was not written for XP, plan on letting your kindergartener run with admin privileges, as it's the only way this software will run, if you can ever get it to install. It was nice that the publisher took the time to update the box with claims that it's XP-compatible. It would have been nicer if they had actually spent a few hours updating the software so that it actually was XP-compatible.

10-year-old software incompatible with Windows XP

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This software was published in 1998, written for Windows 3.1. The setup has been slightly modified to install on Windows 95. It forces installation of an old version of QuickTime for Windows 3.1, and will only run at a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. My 15" laptop LCD screen is 1024 x 768 pixels, so this runs only on a 9" diagonal section of the screen. Since it was not written for XP, plan on letting your kindergartener run with admin privileges, as it's the only way this software will run, if you can ever get it to install. It was nice that the publisher took the time to update the box with claims that it's XP-compatible. It would have been nicer if they had actually spent a few hours updating the software so that it actually was XP-compatible.

10-year-old software incompatible with Windows XP

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This software was published in 1998, written for Windows 3.1. The setup has been slightly modified to install on Windows 95. It forces installation of an old version of QuickTime for Windows 3.1, and will only run at a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. My 15" laptop LCD screen is 1024 x 768 pixels, so this runs on a 9" diagonal section of the screen. Since it was not written for XP, plan on letting your kindergartener run with admin privileges, as it's the only way this software will run, if you can ever get it to install. It was nice that the publisher took the time to update the box with claims that it's XP-compatible. It would have been nicer if they had actually spent a few hours updating the software so that it actually was XP-compatible.

did not download/display correctly

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

after downloading this software onto the computer and pressing start, nothing was legible as the icons were HUGE (much bigger than normal for a childs game) and the color was in a "negative" look. Perhaps it's just this one disc that was somehow ruined, big bummer.

This title DOES work on XP, don't stress!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The educational benefits have been pointed out by others, I just wanted to put people's mind at ease that this title WILL work on XP.
You may need to use the Program Compatibility Wizard or you may need to get offline and close your anti-virus, anti-spyware, pop-up blockers and other assorted rubbish that starts up with your PC as they cause software conflicts, stopping some software from being able to be installed.
I came across an issue with one particular graphics card where it played it upside down, but Googled a quick fix and have never looked back. I have tested it on 5 separate desktops with success.

Only laptops could have legitimate issues with installation, but desktops should be fine if one of the above suggestions are used. Laptops are notoriously problematic with games, frankly they are not designed for them - they are mostly used for business apps, email and the Internet.

weeks of fun for children

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

wonderful software game. My child has played longer on this game than on any other including jumpstart. there are games in almost every category of verbal and math that are very delightful.For every category that your child completes they get to bring a new animal for their zoo which is very rewarding to them. I have an older computer and I have no problem with the software.

I'd Rate This ZERO Stars

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Like everyone else, I bought this for my XP machine. I've spent probably 2 hours trying to install, but to no avail. I am really upset that Amazon would allow vendors to sell this garbage. It sounds like The Learning Company is a sham and won't offer support or a refund.

Do not buy Dr., Seuss Kindergarten

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Do not buy Dr. Seuss Kindergarten unless you want to spend hours feeling like a fool for not being able to install it. Turns out that no one with Windows XP can, even though both the product description and the initial installation screens say you can. I called tech support and got a recording telling me to call back during business hours. When I called back during business hours, I got another recording saying there was no tech support for retail customers!

If I could give it a 0 I would...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this title based on box screen shots and the fact that the copyrights were recent on the box and it said it was compatible with Windows XP. Unfortunately as others have stated (and I have only read now) it will not run on my configuration of XP (SP2, full patches/updates). I have a high-end Pentium-IV computer w/1 GB of RAM and it will not run and it is unsupported by the company. Compatability mode gets me nowhere. I'm pretty P.O.'d and cannot recommend that anyone buy this product.

Works fine on Windows XP!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

My daughter and I love this game, which is very high quality. WOnderful animations, charming music and especially the great skill games that train on matching, reading, logic, alphabet and other Kindergarten skills. It is very whimsical and very entertaining, and my daughter loves to play it over and over again. I have Windows XP home with the latest service packs and no technical issues. Very true to the spirit of the brilliant Dr. Seuss.

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