For best download performance and to protect the integrity of the downloaded file, please disable or suspend any of the following before you download:
Firewall A firewall can prevent you from downloading a file.
Anti-Virus Programs Anti-virus programs scan downloaded files and can stop a download. As a result, the file may not download, and can become corrupted or damaged.
Download Monitors Programs such as GoZilla!™ and NetZip are not compatible with our server and can stop a download.
Screen Saver Screen savers have been known to interfere with a download or affect system performance during a download. We recommend you disable your screen saver before you download.
If you need more assistance disabling one of the products listed above, please contact the manufacturer's technical support.
You can download by either clicking the Download button on the Order Details page or by right-clicking on the Download button and clicking Save Target As in Microsoft® Internet® Explorer® or Save Link As in Mozilla® Firefox®. Do not rename the download file as this can cause installation problems.
Where should I save the download file? You can save the download file anywhere you like but you should be sure to remember that location or the name of the downloaded file. Most people find it easiest to save their download file on their Desktop.
What will happen when I download? Once the download starts, you will see a pop-up with a status bar and a percentage that will climb to 100%.
What should I do after I download? When the download finishes, you should go to the location where you saved the file and double-click on it to begin installation.
If you have more questions or need help with your download, please contact Technical Support using the information below.
No. A download is a simple file transfer. An install is the unpacking and loading of the software on your computer. Most software will walk you through the install process after you download.
For assistance with the installation, use, or uninstallation of your software, please contact Technical Support using the information below.
If your download stops or is interrupted before it completes, simply click the Begin Download button again and the download should resume where it left off. If you need to get to the download page click here to look up your order.
The file was saved in the default "Save As" location specified by your browser, or the location you selected in the "Save As" window that appeared when the download began. If you know the name of the download file, you can search for the file on your computer.
There are a couple reasons why you wouldn't see a button (where there previously was one) to download your purchase. If the order is older than 30 days , then the download period has expired.
Unfortunately, we cannot exchange a downloaded product for a physical version of the same product. To obtain a physical product you must place a new order for the physical product.
If your product requires a serial number or unlock code, you can usually find it in the Order Confirmation email that was sent to you when you submitted the order. If you do not have your Order Confirmation email, you can get your serial number or unlock code by looking up your order.
First, make sure you have the correct serial number or unlock code. You can get your serial number or unlock code from the Order Confirmation email that was sent when the order was submitted, or by looking up your order.
Second, please note that serial numbers, registration numbers, unlock codes and passwords are usually case-sensitive. Make sure you are entering your code in the right case.
About SmartDownloads Broderbund and The Learning Company have adopted SmartDownload, a revolutionary new technology that enables us to provide you with a larger selection of downloadable products and to deliver these products to your desktop more quickly than ever before. Many of our products were previously too large to be delivered via download, but with our SmartDownload technology, they now download quickly and easily.
Through a simple, one-time installation of a small, safe and secure SmartDownload client, you will be able to download and use your applications in a matter of minutes. Unlike traditional downloads, you can start using your application while it is downloading to your computer! No more waiting for the download to finish and installing the program. It's right there for you to use.
This powerful technology will save you time, eliminate the wait for your software product and maximize bandwidth. The Broderbund and The Learning Company applications you access through our SmartDownload technology will look and behave exactly like traditional software applications; they'll just be available to you for use that much sooner.
SmartDownloads, Powered by AppStream To bring you this revolutionary solution, we have partnered with AppStream, a leading provider of technology for on-demand software. The patented AppStream platform provides the technology backbone for SmartDownloads.
