Microsoft Plus! For Kids
MS Plus! For Kids PC CD children's themes music draw update OS desktop add-ons!
Children
Windows 95
Microsoft
1997
CD
$3.99
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Released in 1997 targeted at children 12 and under. Includes 3 new applications: Talk It!, a program that says what they type, Play It!, an electronic keyboard with music and sound effects, and Paint It!, a graphics program. More cliparts, fonts, 10 new desktop themes, and a parental control for Internet Explorer.
Microsoft Plus! for Kids lets children learn to use Windows® 95 at their own pace. Whenever kids log on to Windows 95, they see their own customized desktop offering only the programs their parents have designated for their use. They can choose from one of 10 kid-oriented desktop themes, each with its own sounds, wallpaper, desktop icons, screen saver and animated mouse pointers. For ocean lovers, the Underwater theme has an animated scuba diver and starfish mouse pointers, and the Messy Room screen saver keeps piling up dirty clothes, skateboards, banana peels and other castoffs.
Keeping kids entertained for hours through a variety of high-quality and engaging creativity applications, Microsoft Plus! for Kids includes Talk It!, Play It!, and Paint It! Talk It! is a text-to-speech tool that pronounces whatever words kids type - including ones they've made-up - using 20 different funny and surprising voices. Talk It! works in both English and Spanish.
Play It!, an electronic keyboard application, allows kids to create and record their own music, using the keyboard, mouse and 108 cool sounds. Kids can also play 10 different styles of music, including hip hop, jazz and reggae. Paint It! includes dozens of cool painting and drawing tools, audio tools, color palettes, and special effects - such as the Blender tool that changes pictures in crazy ways, such as making them crack into pieces or melt. Paint It! also lets kids create new desktop wallpaper with just a click of a button. Additionally, Microsoft Plus! for Kids comes with Picture Picker, which features more than 1,000 kid-oriented clip art images ranging from realistic color graphics to cartoon-style images, and 33 cool fonts kids can use in letters, writing projects, newsletters and more! Both clip art and fonts work with most commercially available Windows-based software .
For Windows 95 [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Microsoft Plus! for Kids lets children learn to use Windows® 95 at their own pace. Whenever kids log on to Windows 95, they see their own customized desktop offering only the programs their parents have designated for their use. They can choose from one of 10 kid-oriented desktop themes, each with its own sounds, wallpaper, desktop icons, screen saver and animated mouse pointers. For ocean lovers, the Underwater theme has an animated scuba diver and starfish mouse pointers, and the Messy Room screen saver keeps piling up dirty clothes, skateboards, banana peels and other castoffs.
Keeping kids entertained for hours through a variety of high-quality and engaging creativity applications, Microsoft Plus! for Kids includes Talk It!, Play It!, and Paint It! Talk It! is a text-to-speech tool that pronounces whatever words kids type - including ones they've made-up - using 20 different funny and surprising voices. Talk It! works in both English and Spanish.
Play It!, an electronic keyboard application, allows kids to create and record their own music, using the keyboard, mouse and 108 cool sounds. Kids can also play 10 different styles of music, including hip hop, jazz and reggae. Paint It! includes dozens of cool painting and drawing tools, audio tools, color palettes, and special effects - such as the Blender tool that changes pictures in crazy ways, such as making them crack into pieces or melt. Paint It! also lets kids create new desktop wallpaper with just a click of a button. Additionally, Microsoft Plus! for Kids comes with Picture Picker, which features more than 1,000 kid-oriented clip art images ranging from realistic color graphics to cartoon-style images, and 33 cool fonts kids can use in letters, writing projects, newsletters and more! Both clip art and fonts work with most commercially available Windows-based software .
For Windows 95 [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
