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How to run this game if you have Windows XP

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: February 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

After hours of trying to get this game to work on Windows XP I found this website instructions. Very frustrating bit now it works with no sound which is all this game will do. check out:
http://www.dmwright.com/babyz/xp/
How to Run Babyz in Windows XP (inc Win 2000 and later)

Quite easy really, but unfortunately you will have to play the game with the sounds switched off, if you turn the sounds back-on the game will often work for a few seconds - but eventually it will freeze/crash. :(

The three possible way to accomplish this are listed below - you only need to follow one.

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First download this registry file (babyz_sounds_off_xp.reg).

Then put in your CD and install Babyz normally, once the game is fully installed (and usually after a reboot) you can then run the registry file.
After the message telling you the information was successfully entered into your register, you can then start Babyz.

The game will run faster than normal, but it will run. :)

Note: If the .reg file opens instead of downloading, try right-clicking and selecting,
'Save Target As...', 'Save Link As...', or whatever phrase your web browser uses...

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Alternatively if you don't want to use the .reg file you can enter the values yourself using RegEdit:

Close the Babyz game if it is still running...
Start RegEdit [Start Button / Run / type regedit into the box and click OK]
Navigate to this: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PF.Magic\Babyz\1.00.00]

Find theses two values: "Play Area Sounds" = "01" & "Play Sound Effects" = "01" and change them both to 00, and that's it. :)
...quit RegEdit and start Babyz.

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Another option if you don't want to mess with the registry at all is to place a pre-adopted baby into your "C:\Program Files\Mindscape\Babyz\Adopted Babyz" folder, this will allow you to start the Babyz game, you must then go into the 'General Options Menu' and un-check 'Babyz Sounds On'.

If you need a .baby file you can use this (betty.baby).

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Windows 95, 98 & ME users can also turn the sound off with the click of a registry file...

Download this registry file to disk (babyz_sounds_off_9x.reg).

...it wont alter the game in any way and you're free to turn the sounds back on in the game's options menu.

So Much Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I love this.You get to dress the babys in cute outfits.Plus play with them feed them a bottle and food etc.You can even talk to your baby using a computer microphone.My baby is a girl and I named her Nala,So everytime I say her name into the microphone she looks up and makes baby sounds.SO CUTE

Cool game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I got this game ages ago and I still love it! I've seen reviews saying it doesn't work on newer computers, however if you look it up online there are plently of clear instructions on how to make it work. I have it on my sister's Windows 2000 computer and 2 Windows XP computers and it works perfectly!

When you get this game, you need to enter a code which is on the disk (if not you can use some codes they provide or find some online) and then you get to feed/play/dress them up. It's a great game!

Love the game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. I have been playing sense 1999 and yes I know that is insane. When you play the game on XP you have to turn off the sound or it will not work. Kinda sucks but all and all it is still a great game.[...] she has several things that can spice up the game. and then she also has several links to great sites where you can download clothes and babyz and even some online communities that have several friendly people [...]Just a great game.

Great Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: November 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If you like taking care of kids, this is a great game for you! In this game you get to take care of virtual Babyz. It does work on XP, however you need to first get a Babyz into your Adopted Babyz folder (you can download some online) and then when you open the game, go into the options menu and turn the sound off. It'll work perfectly after that! Also, the codes that the game comes with work perfectly, you can't use them on XP though because you need to put a different Babyz into your Adopted babyz folder, therefore you do not enter a code. I really like playing this game, you can teach your Babyz words and watch them grow up and learn to stand!

How to make Babyz work on XP

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: November 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I run this game on XP, however, you MUST turn off the sounds for it as that is what causes the game to crash.

Here is a site with a full how-to on this:

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This is an older game, but it is much better when you get into the 'third-party' downloads. (You can obtain new clothing, babyz, toyz, food and more on the internet.)

Even without the sounds, it is still a rather cute game...if you like taking care of virtual infants.

Babyz review from 2 bratz

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a very fun, realistic game for kids. They are just like real babies but when you're sick of them you can turn it off. They eat, sleep, throw food & poop. Your babies can learn new words & learn to play instruments. It also comes with a cool screen saver.

Babyz

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: August 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Could not get the game to operate on any computer. Game requires a code that is suppose to be on the game cover, but is not. The help file states if you've lost the code, to use one found in the help file. These codes do not work either. Have not been able to play the game. Per Amazon policy, cannot return the game, as it has been opened.

Misrepresentation of Product by Seller

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: August 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game doesn't run on Windows2000 or Windows XP. The seller did NOT advise prior to buying game, or in information enclosed with game. This seller should be banned from selling games that are outdated, unless they advise the buyer PRIOR to the purchase. I hope AMAZON reads about this and other complaints voicing the same message and takes punitive action against the seller.

Old game

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a Old game and will not play on my computer.Made for windows 95 or 98.It will not play on are new computer.

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