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HELP ON TROUBLESHOOTING
(Also please read the Help on Installation section in this menu)
Some programs on this CD-ROM may not run on all systems. The reasons
vary depending on each system, but could include the following:
SYSTEM MEMORY
System memory is critical and is the main reason some programs will
not work. Remember DOS has only 640K and when all of your drivers are
loaded, including your CD-ROM drivers, there may not be enough memory
for a program to run (especially DOS action games ). Try removing some
device drivers from your config.sys and autoexec.bat files, or loading them
in high memory. Your operating system may include Microsoft Memmaker
which you could run to free up more base memory. Whether you are
running DOS, Windows 3.1, or Windows '95, you may still need to free up
base memory to run a DOS action game. For further information, please
refer to your operating system manuals.
NO SOUND
The most common reason for no sound is that you have not configured
the sound.exe or similar sound configuration file. Simply run this file and
configure your sound card, in most cases this will solve the problem. If you
are not getting sound from any programs, please re-install complete sound
drivers - refer to your sound card and operating system manuals.
ERRORS FROM SCORES
CD-ROMs by definition are read only. If programs on this CD attempt
to write back, for example: high scores, this will cause an error.
These programs should be copied onto and run from a
hard disk drive.
RUNTIME MODULES
Some Windows programs require a certain runtime module which must
be installed into Windows in order to run the program. A runtime module
is an additional program which you need to install into your Windows
operating system. You don't have to worry about runtime modules unless
you are missing one which is required to run a certain program. In most
cases the program will include the module and install it as part of the
program installation. Usually but not always, the program itself will tell
you that you need a certain module. Be sure to read the requirements in
the program descriptions which also tell you which runtime modules are
required. If you are looking for a runtime module, the most common ones
are included in this CD-ROM, just click on Runtime Modules on the menu
system. Once a runtime module is installed, you can just leave it there as
part of your Windows operating system.
CONFLICTS
Some programs will not run due to a system conflict created by a prior
program you were running. This is why, when you have trouble running a
program and have gone through the above items, always reboot your system
before trying to run the program again.
Remember, if you want to use a wide variety of programs, you need to
acquire a basic knowledge of files, directories or folders (directories
and folders are the same thing), memory, and operating systems.
If you still can't get a program working, you can contact
Explore The World of Software Technical Support at phone (905) 470 2687
Monday-Friday from 10 am - 6 pm Eastern Time, or by Internet Email at
explore@rocelco.com.