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 Running game on xp August 14, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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!"
thanks, Donna ... March 20, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
... for explaining how to run this great chess tutorial on a modern Windows XP plaform!!
Robin P. August 9, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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
It will run on XP! March 18, 2005
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
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!
The best I've found for kids September 3, 2004
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
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