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Coloring Book
(Flash/IE Active Content)
Word Search
(Flash/IE Active Content)
Spelling Game
(Flash/IE Active Content)
Tunnel Applets
(Java disabled/old browser)
Downloading Help
(New at downloading)
Installing/Running/Removing Software
(New at installations)
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Can't See Coloring Book/Word Search/Word Game
This is caused by one of three issues:
1) You are using a very old version of the Flash plugin.
> The fix - Update your Flashplayer plugin
2) You do not have the Macromedia Flash Browser Plugin.
> The fix - Download and install the Flashplayer plugin
3) Your IE browser is blocking active content.
> The fix - You may have a yellow bar across the top of your browser. Right click it, and choose to allow active content.
Can't See Tunnel Applets/Applets Crash
This is caused by one of two issues:
1) You do not have Java enabled in your browser.
> The fix - Check browser preferences/tools to enable Java.
2) If applets are crashing you are either using an old 4X version of Netscape, or a version of Opera before version 7. Neither of these browsers had good Java support.
> The fix - Update your browser to the latest version:
Netscape | Mozilla | Firefox | Opera | Internet Explorer
How To Download
If you are new to downloading from the web:
> The Printable Pages:
You'll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Clicking the link will either ask you what to do or open the browser plugin.
Once you have the .pdf file saved to your hard drive, simply open the file and have Acrobat Reader print the pages out.
> The Pages To Color In Paint:
The files have been prepared as a self extracting zip file. All you need to do is click the link, and the installer will take care of the rest. When you open Paint (or other image program), simply browser to the folder named 'Coloring', choose a picture for Paint (or other image program) to open. Now you can use the painting program to color it.
> Wallpaper:
Either right click on the links and choose 'save as' or 'save target as' or simply click the link and when you see the image right click on it and choose 'save image'.
Save the image to a folder on your hard drive, and browse to that folder to find the image when you want to change your wallpaper.
Installing/Running/Removing Multiplex/Software
If you are new to downloading and installing programs from the web:
> Saving the setup program:
Click the link and save the setup program to a folder on your hard drive. Be Sure to notice and remember which folder the program is being saved in.
> Installing:
Browse to the folder where you have stored the downloaded setup program and find 'SetupMultiplex.exe'. Click the file and follow the prompts. The setup will create a directory on your hard drive named 'Multiplex', and will place the program folder in your Start Menu Programs. There will also be a shortcut to the program placed on your desktop. If you do not like icons on your desktop simply right click and delete it. You will still be able to access the program from your start menu.
> Running:
Click your Start Button, go to 'Programs', and find the Multiplex folder. Click the program name and the program will run. Close the program via the 'X' at the top right of the window, or by using the 'Exit' buttons.
> Un-Installing/Removing:
Multiplex makes no changes to your system. In your Start Menu\Programs\Multiplex there will be an 'Uninstall' icon. Click it to remove Multiplex from your computer. If you want to re-install again simply go through the setup process again. If you are one who removes uninstall shortcuts from the Start Menu Program Groups, you can also un-install by using the Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel.