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What is Shareware?

Shareware is a software marketing method which allows you to try quality software before you pay a small fee to the author. Shareware is very affordable, but it is not free. Compare these hundreds of titles with commercial games which cost many times more per title. With shareware, you cannot be disappointed by spending money on a program that's not right for you.

Aztech New Media charges one low rate to cover the cost collecting, testing, replicating and distributing this collection. You are free to try out any of these software games, and if you continue to use a game, you are asked to contribute a small fee to its author, which may also entitle you to technical support, a printed manual, bonus programs, and more. Your payment supports the authors, enabling them to continue writing newer and better shareware programs. The publisher make no warranties regarding the operation of any program contained herein.

My CD-ROM won't Auto-Start:

This set of CD-ROM's is designed to Auto-Start when inserted in your CD-ROM drive. If it doesn't start up automatically, select the "View" menu in "My Computer" and then select "Refresh". If this is unsucessful, your Auto-Start may not be activated. To turn on Auto-Start, right-click on "My Computer" and select "Propertiies". From "System Properties" select "Device Manager". Double click the "CD-ROM" item and select your CD-ROM drive. Next, click on "Properties" and select "Settings". Make sure that "Auto Insert Notification is turned on in the check-box. Your CD-ROM drive is now set up for Auto-Play. If that dose not work, follow the following steps:

- insert the CD into your CD player.
- drag the Launcher.scp file to the sa.exe.
- the main menu should load up.

To install DirectX on to you computer go to the root of the cd eg: "D:\DIRECTX5\DIRECTX" and then run the DXSETUP.EXE. DirectX is a group of technologies designed by Microsoft to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and surround sound. DirectX acts as a go-between for software and hardware drivers, allowing developers more freedom in designing software products. If you experience difficulty running DirectX games it may be necessary for you to obtain DirectX compatible drivers from your hardware vendors. In most cases the manufacturer will provide downloadable DirectX compatible drivers for Sound, Video, and other multi-media hardware devices. Note: The end user is solely responsible for obtaining the necessary drivers to operate software on their personal microcomputer. For more information regarding DirectX visit the Microsoft DirectX info site at http://www.microsoft.com/directx on the World Wide Web.

To install QuickTime on to you computer go to the root of the cd eg: "D:\QT3\QuickTime" and then run the QTSETUP.EXE. QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video, sound, music, 3D and virtual reality come alive for Macintosh and Windows. Now QuickTime takes your multimedia capabilities to the next level.

Each game contains a read me file which is provided by the author of the software. It is very helpful as it usually provides insightful information into the software he designed.

Each game also has a screen shot provided with it, to help you get a better idea of the product.

To install a program, simply click on the button in the launcher and follow the prompts. It's that easy!

There are many ways to uninstall a program, but the most effective ways are done in this order.

1. If the program has created a category or was placed in a category under programs in the start menu during the installation, usually an uninstall shortcut is provided.

2. If the program was inserted into the start menu, then check to see if the setup program is also the un-install program.

3. You may wish also to check under the contrli panel and go into Add/Remove Programs. Make sure the Install/Uninstall Tab is selected. Scan through the list as it is sorted alphabetically. Select it and hit Add/Remove.

4. Go into explorer and look up the directory in which you installed the game. See if there is an uninstall program there. If not then delete the directory.