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Doesn't work with Windows NT or 2000!
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 4 / 8
Date: October 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User
purchased this to spruce up my pronunciation but found that this version doesn't work with Windows 2000; however, I've now ordered version 8.1 which, supposedly, does work on my platform and will write another review after I've received and tried it.
Terrible Technical Support
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 3 / 6
Date: July 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User
As everyone else has noted, this program does not actually work, which makes it difficult to learn French. The only reason I am adding to the list of negative reviews is to follow through on a promise to The Learning Company's technical support department. Not only did they fail to get the program running, it took them over two weeks of correspondence to reach the conclusion that my problem was purchasing the non-functional version 8.0.1, despite the fact that I noted the version number in my original complaint. Every person I interacted with was lacking in both technical knowledge and basic customer support skills. Do not purchase this program, and I would avoid other Learning Company products as well.
Pretty Good!
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 3 / 6
Date: February 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User
It's a pretty good program over all and pretty easy to use!
Program Still Has Bugs
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User
I bought both the Learn To Speak French and Learn to Speak German. The German program works (version 8.0) however the FRENCH (version 8.01) DOES NOT WORK in Windows ME. After contacting the "help" desk at eLanguage.com, I was asked a series of questions.....all of which I had already answered. After answering them again and again they admitted that, yes indeed, the program version 8.01 has "problems" that they could not fix and that they've known about for some time. I was also told that the 8.0 version supposedly does work, however it was not available. Their advice was to return the product. Swell.
It appears that The Learning Company does not wish to admit that their product is faulty unless backed into a corner.... The program, does not work on Windows ME, and there is no fix for it.
I'm sure it is a wonderful program since the German version is good however, I'll never know. I am one UNSATISFIED CUSTOMER.
Never worked, tech support agrees
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User
I was really looking forward to this software after all the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, I could never get it to install and run correctly. I tried 5 PCs, 3 operating systems, and all the generous support the publisher provided. I'm a Microsoft professional, so it wasn't a dumb user to blame. Tech support said they had known issues with version 8.0 and said I should send for a refund. I hope they get it corrected.
Can't be installed
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 2 / 5
Date: May 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User
I would advise anyone at this point not to buy this product. The product itself might be very good, but I'll never know after finding that it cannot be installed on either of my two computers. I called The Learning Company for technical support, and they admitted that this has happened to thousands of people. They haven't yet found out what the problem is, but they said they would notify me. It's been well over a week since then, and I have not heard from them. I guess I'm just stuck with the hassle of sending it back and waiting for a refund. Save your money and don't buy this product!
a glaring disappointment
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User
This product misfired on the technical side in various ways, making it impossible to utilize the software as it was (supposedly) designed to work. "The Learning Company" lost my trust in their products through their lack of quality control on this one.
Learn to Speak French 8.0
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 2 / 6
Date: May 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User
I have just started using the program but have found it very easy to use, the Learning Company did a great job with this program and offering very helpful tools.
Will not run
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 1 / 3
Date: May 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Installed and reinstalled programs in an attempt to get it run. Failed to work properly created error messages. Tried on two computers with same results. Very dissappointing!
US Export Policy?
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 3 / 46
Date: January 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Cannot ship this item outside US
Earth's Biggest Selection for US citizens!?
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Woops! I'm from 3rd world, do you guys really expect me to rate this?
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