Software Updates

No matter how well we test software, when kids get their hands on it something may show up! So, along with updates for new functionality and changes that make our software even easier to use, you’ll also find a list of bug fixes below that describe the problem and identify the version/s that are affected.

Please note that if your software is running fine, then there’s no need for you to download updates at all.

If you’re having a problem with one of our titles and can’t find an update listed here, the quickest solution may be to check the program’s Handbook and Release Notes - we frequently print Trouble-shooting hints when known issues are identified. Finally, take a look at the Support section of our web site which provides up to date information on known issues and solutions.

Software Bug appears on Size of download What it fixes
DoIT Literacy Pack All Compilation CD releases 290 Kb Fixes a problem in WordIT:
  • When using synthesised speech it is impossible to pop all the balloons at the end of the activity.
Jigsaw Maker All CD releases 266 Kb This patch tweaks the clip art in Jigsaw Maker.
  • BOY2 and GIRL2 clipart have gaps in their hands. This causes flood fill to fill the whole screen. This patch closes the gaps.
MusicBox 2 Compilation CD volumes 3 - 5 736 Kb Fixes problems on some Windows NT and 2000 machines:
  • MusicBox can cause an error when right clicking on an instrument to change the selection on some networks.
  • Tweaked MusicBox to load faster over a network.
  • MusicBox would refuse to believe DirectX had been installed.
  • Network read-only registries would pop up 'Can't write registry entry .tb2' for example.
MathMania 2 (ages 7-11) CD releases before March 07 3.3 Mb This upgrade adds speech to MathMania 2. Do not use on MathMania 3
  • When clicked on all questions and puzzle instructions will be spoken.
MathMania 2 (ages 7-11) CD v1.00 847 Kb This patch tweaks multiplayer mode in MathMania 2. Do not use on MathMania 3!
  • Resolves a communication problem on some networks during a multiplayer game. MathMania links to the server but no players appear during the game.
MathMania 3 (ages 11-14) CD releases before March 07 3.3 Mb This upgrade adds speech to MathMania 3. Do not use on MathMania 2
  • When clicked on all questions and puzzle instructions will be spoken.
MathMania 3 (ages 11-14) Version 1.00 releases 784 Kb This patch tweaks MathMania 3. Do not use on MathMania 2!
  • When using 'adjust difficulty level automatically', MathMania may try to use levels higher than 3.
Money Talks! Compilation CD volumes 4 - 5 37 Kb Fixes a problem on all versions of Windows:
  • The letter 'E' was displayed instead of the proper Euro symbol
  • "Punts" is now spoken correctly
  • Early versions of Windows 95 will also need this file to make their machine Euro symbol compatible.
RM Connect installation All releases 1.9 Mb This PDF file may help people install our software on an RM Connect network. These notes were originally written for MathsBook but they're valid for all our software. Where floppy disc is mentioned you should refer to the installation CD instead.
Sherlock 2 Compilation CD volumes 1 - 5 186 Kb Fixes a problem on all versions of Windows:
  • Setting a save folder using PATHS.DEF prevented files being saved anywhere other than that folder. Navigating to a different folder using the Save box had no effect.
ScreenTurtle 2 All CD releases 254 Kb Fixes problems on some Windows machines:
  • Runtime error 52 using the Unrestricted version (The restricted version is unaffected by this issue).
Scally's World: Letters & Nouns Version 1.0 847 Kb This patch tweaks the letter groups function.
  • Using letter names with the letter 'c' didn't disable the selection of 'ch' words.
Scally's World of Verbs All CD releases 584 Kb Fixes a problem when switching to DirectX full screen mode:
  • Access Violation when Scally's World of Verbs first starts
  • Now automatically tries other methods of full screen switching so you don't have to
ScienceMania KS2 CD release v1.0 265 Kb Fixes a problem with punctuation:
  • 3 topic questions started with a lower case letter.
Talking Clocks Compilation CD volumes 1 - 2 212 Kb Fixes a problem on all versions of Windows. Do NOT use this patch on Talking Clocks PLUS!
  • With the these options set:
    • Use Analogue Clock
    • Afternoon Only
    • Any Time
    'Say the Time' occasionally marked a question wrong when the answer was in fact correct. After marking it wrong you were told the time was '10 minutes to 17' or something equally as strange!
  • 'Path not found' error reported when using 'How Much Time' over some networks.
  • Using 'Any Time' and 'Match the Clocks' occasionally drew an extra-long minute hand and then gave 'Bad record number'.
Talking Clocks PLUS Single Title CD 574 Kb Fixes a problem on all versions of Windows. Do NOT use this patch on Talking Clocks!
  • Reseting the presets occasionally fails.
Talking Clocks PLUS (With Smartboards) Single Title CD 195 Kb Fixes a problem in 'How Much Time':
  • When using a SmartBoard, clicking on the green arrows makes the clock jump forward 2 divisions. Only download this patch if you are using a SmartBoard.
WordMania 2 (ages 7-11) CD releases before March 07 3.3 Mb This upgrade adds speech to WordMania 2. Do not use on WordMania 3!
  • When clicked on all questions and puzzle instructions will be spoken.
WordMania 2 (ages 7-11) CD releases below 1.02 783 Kb This patch tweaks WordMania 2. Do not use on WordMania 3!
  • The maze character is now easier to navigate around the maze, this prevents getting into a tight spot by doors for example.
  • Slight re-wording of a few questions to make them clearer.
  • Occasionally in the spelling section, the computer generated anagrams threw up an unscrambled word as the correct answer.
WordMania 2 (ages 7-11) (Extra maps) CD releases below 1.02 263 Kb This download adds extra maps to WordMania 2.
  • Adds three quick and small custom maps
  • Adds three quick and large custom maps
WordMania 3 (ages 11-14) CD releases before March 07 3.3 Mb This upgrade adds speech to WordMania 3. Do not use on WordMania 2!
  • When clicked on all questions and puzzle instructions will be spoken.