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Re: RIS 1.5 & XP?
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Date: 
Mon, 2 Dec 2002 14:38:28 GMT
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Rob,
Thanks for your help!

Scott A

In lugnet.robotics, "Rob Limbaugh" <RLimbaugh@greenfieldgroup.com> writes:
> Yes, it will.  RIS 1.0 will also work on XP.
> 
> Before installing any of the LEGO software on XP (or 2000, for that =
> matter) I highly suggest downloading the latest versions of Quicktime, =
> DirectX, and RealPlayer.  The versions on the LEGO software were never =
> intended for XP or 2000 and may cause problems on some systems.
> 
> For RIS1.0, acknowledge the 256 color error and proceed with =
> installation.  When it is finished, right-hand-click the "Robotics =
> Invention System" icon and choose "properties".  Select the =
> "Compatibility" tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode =
> for... Windows 98/Windows Me" and check "Run in 256 colors".  Click OK.  =
> The installation leaves the "LEGO MINSTORMS(tm)" application open after =
> install is completed.  Hit CTRL-ALT-DEL and end that task or restart the =
> machine.
> 
> For RIS1.5, install the software.  After installation, edit the shortcut =
> properties for the "Robotics Invention System" icon.  On the "Shortcut" =
> tab, the "Start In" directory should say "C:\Program Files\LEGO =
> MINDSTORMS" (not "C:\Program Files\LEGO MINDSTORMS\Probe.exe").
> 
> - Rob
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Scott A [mailto:eh105jb@mx1.pair.com]
> > Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 3:43 AM
> > To: lego-robotics@crynwr.com
> > Subject: RIS 1.5 & XP?
> > =20
> > =20
> > =20
> > Will it work?
> > =20
> > Scott A
> > =20



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  RE: RIS 1.5 & XP?
 
Yes, it will. RIS 1.0 will also work on XP. Before installing any of the LEGO software on XP (or 2000, for that matter) I highly suggest downloading the latest versions of Quicktime, DirectX, and RealPlayer. The versions on the LEGO software were (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.robotics)

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