Troubleshooting, I’m having trouble installing add-on software, 21 troubleshooting – Palm TapWave Zodiac User Manual
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I’m having trouble installing add-on software
stalling add-on software
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Make sure the file you are trying to install is not a compressed file, such as a 
ZIP or SIT file. If the application is compressed, you must decompress the file 
before installing it.
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trying to run a game I just installed and I get an
trying to run a game I just installed and I get an
“Authentication Error.” What does this mean?
“Authentication Error.” What does this mean?
“Authentication Error.” What does this mean?
“Authentication Error.” What does this mean?
The games on the Tapwave.com store are locked or signed to a specific Zodiac 
serial number. An Authentication Error tells you that the game did not find the 
serial number it expected. If you get an authentication error here are a few 
things to check:
1. Verify that your Zodiac is registered and that the serial number on your
console matches the number on the registration website.
a. Press the Home button
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b. Tap your user name in the title bar to open the menus.
c. From the App menu, select Info
d. Tap Version at the bottom of the Info screen. 
e. Check the device ID number (Serial Number) at the top of the screen.
2. Check the folder(s) where you downloaded the game. Look for a TXT file
with details on installing that particular game. Some games require an 
Installer application for the game to install and work properly. Delete the 
game and follow the instructions in the TXT file.
3. Make sure the file you are trying to install is not a compressed file, such as
a ZIP or SIT file. If the application is compressed, you must decompress 
the file before installing it. Right click the ZIP file, extract all files, and 
then run the INSTALLER.EXE file.