Leap Pad connecting to computer problems HELP I am having problems with connecting my leap pad to my computer. I have downloaded LeapFrog connect and tried to reinstall it as well. LeapFrog connect works as I have used it for other leap frog products. Also changed my firewall settings. Once I turn on the leap pad and connect it to the computer, I get an error on the leap frog connect stating unable to connect. Anybody have any solutions? I really want it all ready to go for my daughter to open up on Christmas morning Leap Pad connecting to computer problems HELP I am having problems with connecting my leap pad to my computer. I have downloaded LeapFrog connect and tried to reinstall it as well. LeapFrog connect... » Read More Leap Pad connecting to computer problems HELP I am having problems with connecting my leap pad to my computer. I have downloaded LeapFrog connect and tried to reinstall it as well. LeapFrog connect works as I have used it for other leap frog products. Also changed my firewall settings. Once I turn on the leap pad and connect it to the computer, I get an error on the leap frog connect stating unable to connect. Anybody have any solutions? I really want it all ready to go for my daughter to open up on Christmas morning « Show Less
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My OS is Windows 7, when setting up my LeapPad, I had to change the antivirus/firewall settings to allow Leapfrog Connect access to the internet, if that is too complicating, you could just disable the firewall but remember to disable both your OS and antivirus. Good luck!
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when you sign in to your leap frog account through connect, it should download everything again.
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i have been trying for days to do this..my leap pad is useless because the screen tells me to connect to computer but when i do it says tuning up leap pad...gets to 5% and stops...I have disabled firewall, I have tried a 32 bit computer..i have uninstalled and installed and called leap frog and still have useless leap pad...so annoying because its supposed to be a top toy..
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Frustrated beyond all comprehension. Have spend hours trying to get this thing to download. My computer will not complete the uninstall Leappad Connect so that I can reinstall it. I have added the IP for the device. Have Avast, which I am not a fan of, but hey, it was free. Cannot find where to disable the antivirus and firewall. I am a GRANDMA - not techy enough for all this. Have to pay an IT guy to make this thing work. Leapfrog needs to make their products more user friendly. Will most likely not even CONSIDER purchasing another Leapfrog product in the future.
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I had the same problem as everyone else here. Nothing previously suggested worked. I figured it out on my own in <30 min. This is what I did to get it to work.1. First I had to disable my Avast Firewall altogether. 2. Then, I had to go into the "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" folder and manual unblock "LeapFrog Connect Application" from the "Inbound Rules" selection in the left window pane. There were two of them. I right-clicked, selected Properties, then selected the radio-bullet to "Allow the connections". Then select OK. 3. Repeat for the second one. 4. Turn off the LeapPad/disconnect USB. 5. Reconnect USB, turn on LeapPad. It worked right away. Hope this helps! I had the same problem as everyone else here. Nothing previously suggested worked. I figured it out on my own in <30 min. This is what I did to get it to work.1. First I had to disable my Avast Firewall altogether. 2. Then, I had to go into the "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" folder and manual unblock "LeapFrog Connect Application" from the "Inbound Rules" selection in the left window pane. There were two of them. I right-clicked, selected Properties, then selected the radio-bullet to "Allow the connections". Then select... » Read More I had the same problem as everyone else here. Nothing previously suggested worked. I figured it out on my own in <30 min. This is what I did to get it to work.1. First I had to disable my Avast Firewall altogether. 2. Then, I had to go into the "Windows Firewall with Advanced Security" folder and manual unblock "LeapFrog Connect Application" from the "Inbound Rules" selection in the left window pane. There were two of them. I right-clicked, selected Properties, then selected the radio-bullet to "Allow the connections". Then select OK. 3. Repeat for the second one. 4. Turn off the LeapPad/disconnect USB. 5. Reconnect USB, turn on LeapPad. It worked right away. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Never thought to check Garmin. I did everything listed on this thread but in the end the thing that seemed to work (after all of the above!) was to uninstall leappad connect and reinstall from their website (not the CD)
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what im refering to is the leappad screen.. does it show the leappad connected to the PC with animation showing it is connecting to the PC
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E. Beesley, I managed to register on the website rather than using the software as I have the same issue. Using a netbook the full screen will not display, meaning you cannot see the 'agree or proceed' or whatever it may be! There are still things I've not managed to see and we therefore cannot access. I'm extremely disappointed. Working scrollbars are surely not too much to expect?
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A leap pad is not a leapster, and i believe this game will not work on a leap pad. As the other answer says, if a game is made for leapster Explorer it is compatible with the Leap pad, but it looks like this game is made for the older Leapsters.
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I'm not sure if this is the one or not,but if you check the leapfrog website directly they DO sell one...but I don't want to buy this one until I find out for sure its the right one. It says it does not work with leapster explorer...and since the leappad and the explorer seem to share everything else...I just don't know! Someone please help us!
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Whenever I look, downloads do cost more. However, you can currently use them on three leappads. I have three kids that always want the same thing... so yay there! -- I did get three different leappads so they would be able to locate them quickly. They each come with their own "special" programs ... something to keep in mind.
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That I don't know. Best to go to the LeapFrog website and check in with one of their tech guys. They should be able to help. I would think there would be a way to make it happen.
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Yes, I also have 2 leappads and made the mistake at first of buying the app twice. You can share an app 2 times according to the website. Just download it to each leappad. Make sure when you switch leappads hooked to your computer you also go back to the home page and switch user names.
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i have bought these LeapPad's for my grand daughters for Christmas so don't really know much about them. I do believe there is a MP3 App enabling music to be downloaded along with videos etc and am told the App is very good. Sorry I cant be much more helpful. Maybe you could "Google" more info
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We bought a pink and a green Leapster (the original, not LMax or Leapster2) from the leapfrog.com website and are also having problems. On the pink one, when I look at the reviews of upcoming games, it says "... coming soon ... available Fall 2005" then it gets stuck in a loop, reviewing the games over and over. I have to turn it off and back on again to get out of the loop. When I tried the green one with a game cartridge I also ordered from leapfrog.com, the game already had someone else's high scores! So, I get the feeling that we got Leapsters that have either been returned or refurbished. Anyone else have these suspicions? We bought a pink and a green Leapster (the original, not LMax or Leapster2) from the leapfrog.com website and are also having problems. On the pink one, when I look at the reviews of upcoming games, it says "... coming soon ... available Fall 2005" then it gets stuck in a loop, reviewing the games over and over. I have to turn it off and back on again to get out of the loop. When I tried the green one with a game cartridge I also ordered from leapfrog.com, the game already had someone else's high scores! So, I get the feeling that we got Leapsters that have either been... » Read More We bought a pink and a green Leapster (the original, not LMax or Leapster2) from the leapfrog.com website and are also having problems. On the pink one, when I look at the reviews of upcoming games, it says "... coming soon ... available Fall 2005" then it gets stuck in a loop, reviewing the games over and over. I have to turn it off and back on again to get out of the loop. When I tried the green one with a game cartridge I also ordered from leapfrog.com, the game already had someone else's high scores! So, I get the feeling that we got Leapsters that have either been returned or refurbished. Anyone else have these suspicions? « Show Less
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I'm sorry, I couldn't tell you. The back of the box says it works with leapfrog tablets leappad1, leappad2, and leappad ultra; and with leapster explorer and leapstergs. I looked up the explorer and TS and neither look like the one you linked to me. Sorry I couldn't be much more help.
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hi, I just called leapfrog at 1-800-701-5327 as I did not know the answer and they said it absolutley does work.hope this helps, and there is the phone number if you need it also. have a great day.
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I just bought a LeapPad2 and a Leapster Explorer, I was looking at games on Amazon and when I search LeapPad 2 games, it gives me all explorer options. Before I place my order, will Explorer games work for LeapPad2?? Thanks
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Hi,Well I have been trying to buy one of these for like 2 months now. It was always sold out everywhere. Finally at Target the manager told me that Leap Frog had stopped sending them out to retailers and also recalled the ones they had in stock. Mainly because they found a problem with the leap pads, some sort of glitch. I called Leap frog and they still don't know when they will be out and fixed. This is probably why you still have not received your new one. Hope you do... Take cae!
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No, it would not work with the leap pad. It is for the Leapster gaming system. The leap pad works using a cartridge with a booklet.
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The game can only be used with any leap frog system... cant use it on the computer... but you can connect the leap frog system you have to the computer to see the progress your child is making with the game.
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The app card is like a gift card- it comes with a code on the back. You enter the code onto Leapfrog's website, and then you have a $20 credit to download music, videos, games, or books. You can narrow your search based on product and search, for example, for only Leappad 2 apps. You must install the Leappad Connect software on you computer/Leappad before you can transfer the new apps to the Leappad. The Leappad Connect software is free with your Leappad.
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I am on my second one and just got in the mail and already the screen goes black, I am so dissapointed and frustrated that I waited 2 weeks and so did my four year old daughter only to recieve it not working! [[ASIN:B004Z7H07K LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet pink
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We have the leap pad 2 and it works fine but I did have to return the first one because it didn't work. The second one did work and we haven't had a problem with it.