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How do I get Shimeji's to work?

Anonymous
2013-01-12T23:56:32+00:00

Okay, I got a Windows 8 computer for my birthday and I wanted to download a Shimeji on my laptop, seeing how I've had them before and they're entertaining. The only problem is that they can't/won't open/ work! I've tried all I can remember from finding apps from the store to help open the files to trying to rename files, but nothing works! I was hoping someone could help me with this. Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-03-25T00:32:52+00:00

    Um, if you didn't know, shimeji are like desktop buddies. They go "walking" around the screen's edges (when working). I tried them on Windows 8 as well and had the same problem as Lechhii. 

    They are downloadable from the Internet, and you open them from their set of files in the .jar file.

    It's not a program. And the problem is that Windows 8 won't open the .jar file like Windows 7.

    I'm searching on the Internet for people who have found solutions to this, there aren't any so far.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-13T16:25:20+00:00

    Hi Lechhii,

    Thank you for posting the issue on Microsoft Community.

    We will try to help you resolve the issue.

    If you could answer a few questions it would help us to resolve this issue:

    1. How did you install the program?
    2. Do you get any error message?
    3. What exactly happens when you try to access the program?
    4. Did you make any changes in the computer prior to the issue?
    5. Are you using a CD/DVD or using a downloaded file to install?

    6. Have you installed it or have problems installing it ?

    Here are a few steps which you can follow:

    Method 1:

    Check the compatibility of the program in Windows compatibility center.

    Refer link below:

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/win8/CompatCenter/Home?Language=en-US

    Method 2:

    If program is not compatible install the program in compatibility mode.

    Steps:

    a. Right-click on the set up file, and choose Properties

    b. In the Properties dialog, choose the Compatibility tab

    c. Select the compatibility mode and other options you want to apply like (XP, Vista, Windows 7) and then click OK.

    Method 3:

    Place the computer in clean boot and try to install the program

    Refer the link below:

    How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    Note: Reset the computer to start as normal. Refer step 3.

    Hope this resolves the issue. If issue persists, you can write back to us and we will be glad to assist you further.

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