Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I download the game?
- How do I install the game?
- Why do I need .NET 1.1 on Windows to play TotButtons?
- Is every key "locked out" in every case?
- Are my Sleep and Hibernate keys disabled? (Windows)
- How does my child play the game?
- How do I return to the main menu while playing a game?
- How do I get new TotButtons games?
- How do I delete a TotButtons game?
- How do I uninstall TotButtons?
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How do I download the game?
Go to the download page and click on the download link for either the Mac or Windows version. Follow the installation instructions for the version you are downloading (Mac or Windows).
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How do I install the game?
Windows version: an installer is provided. Double-click the setup file and proceed with the installation as prompted.
Mac version: unzip the downloaded archive and place the TotButtons folder within your Applications Directory.
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Why do I need .NET 1.1 on Windows to play TotButtons?
TotButtons protects all files and applications from misuse or abuse by employing features within the Microsoft .NET framework. This is done to ensure that your child will not accidentally remove or alter files, or the Desktop configuration. The .NET download from Microsoft is free, and is a standard part of new Windows installations.
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Is every key "locked out" in every case?
Some keyboards (laptops in particular) have optional software to control the media and extended keys. While TotButtons has been designed to protect a PC from accidental keystrokes, it will not always perform as designed when custom keyboard software is installed. If you use a Logitech keyboard and run the accompanying SetPoint software, TotButtons cannot disable the extended keys. All other features and functionality are not affected.
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Are my Sleep and Hibernate keys disabled? (Windows)
This release of Tot Buttons will lock out access to every key on your keyboard with exception to the 'Sleep' button (for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP users). To ensure that your system is protected from an unplanned hibernation, it is recommended that you disable the 'Sleep' button prior to starting up the TotButtons application. Click here for easy instructions on how to disable this.
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How do I start the game?
Double click the Application Icon or the Shortcut on your Desktop.
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How does my child play the game?
Just press any of the keyboard keys to generate animations.
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How do I return to the main menu while playing a game?
To return to the main menu while a game is running, simply type the word "EXIT" and you will be asked if you want to return to the main menu. At this point, confirm "YES" to return to the main menu, or "NO" to continue playing.
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How do I get new TotButtons games?
Periodically, new games will appear within the main menu of the TotButtons games. If you would like to play any of these new games, just click that game's "Download" button
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How do I delete a TotButtons game?
You can delete any of the TotButtons games listed in the main menu by clicking on that game's corresponding "delete" button. You can delete all of the games, except for the default game: Numbers and Letters.
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How do I uninstall TotButtons?
Windows version: an uninstaller is located in the Start Menu.
Mac version: simply place the TotButtons folder in the Trash.