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Hi: I'm trying to download Word Search Deluxe and it doesn't show any of the game catagories-- so it won't play. I've treid to re-load it, but it didn't help. Any suggestions? reichspot

Hi Reichspot1,
I am having the same problem--any solution yet?

Same problem here. I used the free download on my Windows XP desktop and played one game and liked it. I wanted it on my laptop with Vista but just like you I don't see any catagories.

I just looked at the release date - Jan. 2005 - might not be Vista compatible.

to get game to run on vista download demo from shockwave games open file up and copy/paste the wsd file and the configeration file into the bfg game file and will work.

ok sorry everyone even though catagories now work my daughter informs me she still cant save her own words have tried on my xp laptop works ok has to be a vista issue have coppied all game folders from laptop to vista machine still n/w correctly will keep trying.

I also have the same problem i have a lap top that has Vista and the catagories do not work

Oriel Dodge

reichspot1 wrote:Hi: I'm trying to download Word Search Deluxe and it doesn't show any of the game catagories-- so it won't play. I've treid to re-load it, but it didn't help. Any suggestions? reichspot

i have windows vista and the catagorey selection does not open the game also does anyone know how to do it or how i can get a refund of my money since i bought the game

Any news on when this game will be fixed? I would really like to play it -- and no doubt buy it. I have countless other Big Fish games that work great!

They suggested this first:

Both Shockwave and Flash are made by Adobe. Updating these two programs is easy and free - it requires two simple and fast downloads from Adobe’s website.

Adobe Flash Player
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Adobe Shockwave
http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

Next, follow the download and install/update instructions for both players on the Adobe site.

If this doesn't help to fix the issue I would recommend to run the game in the XP compatibility mode. Therefore please follow the steps below.

Run in XP Compatibility Mode:
1) First, adjust the Vista settings to show hidden files and folders (Start > Control Panel > Classic View > Folder Options > View > Show hidden files and folders)
2) Then, open the game folder (Start > Computer > C drive (Local Disk, Vista Drive) > Program Files > Word Wizard Deluxe)
3) Right-click on the faded or grayed out game icon and select Properties (.exe file)
4) Click on the Compatibility tab, and check the box to "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 2)"
5) Now, double-click on the game icon to start the game

Here a link to handy help page article with visual instructions on it >>>>> http://bigfishgames.com/help/index.html?rn=414

I did this last night and it worked like a charm! Good luck!

Marianne

Check the other threads. If you're using Vista, all you need to do is run in admin mode. It works!

Compatibility works, too. Given the choice, I'll take compatibility. It's one less step to start the game.

Further test - under Vista, you do see the categories if you are in XP-SP2 compatibility mode. However, you cannot save a category to the "My Favorites" category unless you are in admin mode.