DOWNLOAD AND SETUP (INSTALL/REINSTALL) INSTRUCTIONS:
Print these instructions for reference
If you don't
have your Account Number and Access Code: Go to the
Subscribe page
If you only have your Membership ID: Go to the
Subscribe page
Once again the subscription period is from April 1 thru March 31
At this point you should have 3 numbers:
1) Membership ID which is 8 digits from the National Mah Jongg League, Inc.
2) Account Number which is 6 digits from registration on the Subscribe page. (USED BY ONLINE GAME)
3) Access Code which is used to protect your privacy. (USED BY ONLINE GAME)
Please make sure these numbers are saved as you may need them at any time.
If you lose or misplace your Account Number and Access Code, there will be a service charge to get the numbers.
See the Subscribe page for more information about account retrieval.
Please keep your NMJL Membership ID, Account Number and Access Code on paper in a safe place.
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Download the setup program by clicking on the "Download NMJLSetup.exe" button.
If you are an AOL user, you might try keyword: Download for help.
Remember where it is saved to disk (The "Save in:" folder).
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Run NMJLSetup.exe by double clicking on the icon.
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It will automatically place all files in the C:\Maj folder.
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It will automatically place a shortcut on the Desktop called
"Official NMJL Mah Jongg".
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The first time the program is run it will ask for your NMJL Membership ID, Account Number, and Access Code.
Please save your NMJL Membership ID, Account Number and Access Code.
If you do not have both see the Home Page
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Make sure you are connected to the Internet before starting the program.
The program will then start. It may take several minutes to check assets.
A small window will appear showing "Connecting, Please Wait".
Note: You MUST configure your firewall to allow StartMaj, MajUpd, and MahJongg all in the C:\Maj folder
If you get error number 10049, you are not connected to the Internet.
If you get error number 10060 or 10061, you are being blocked from the Internet (Firewall most likely).
To run the game again, first make sure you are online, then double click on the shortcut
"Official NMJL Mah Jongg".
For AOL users: First run AOL to get online and then Minimize with the dash button in the
upper right hand corner.
This should get you to the desktop where the shortcut is.
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Click on the double doors to enter the Waiting Room.
Click on the Options to the left of the door to change your Alias.
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Please read Instructions for information on How to Play Online.
To manually set your display to 800X600 HiColor do the following:
1) Right click on the Desktop (Screen you see when you boot).
2) Select Properties with left click from popupmenu.
3) Select Setup with left click.
4) Use scroll bar to change mode to 800X600
5) Use scroll bar to change color to 16 bit or HiColor or 64 Thousand colors.
6) Click Ok or Apply.
7) reboot as necessary.
Please note color has to be HiColor or better.
Do NOT run the game in Compatibility mode. To check this do:
1) Right Click on "Official NMJL Mah Jongg Online" and select Properties.
2) Click on the Compatibility tab and make sure it is NOT checked.
If you wish to uninstall/reinstall do the following:
Note: if this is reinstall because your account changed you should reset your alias first.
1) Make sure you have all 3 numbers, Membership ID, Account Number and Access Code.
2) Delete NMJLSetup.exe or NMJLSetup
3) Delete "Official NMJL Mah Jongg" shortcut from desktop.
4) Delete "C:\Maj" folder and all of its contents.
5) To reinstall: Follow the download instructions at the top of this page.
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