Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 17 Deluxe for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 15, 2026

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing offers extensive lessons and engaging games to improve your keyboarding skills. Monitor progress, customize learning, and practice anywhere with this comprehensive typing tutor.

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WyeSoft Pro Typist

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Parents and self-learners alike praise how effectively and quickly it teaches proper finger placement and touch typing, with many saying kids stay engaged without needing to be prompted.

What The Community Is Saying

The Highs

The Lows

A recurring complaint calls the software dated, and some customers report frustrating product key or download activation issues with newer digital versions.

The Verdict

A reliable, proven way to learn touch typing, just be patient if you hit activation hiccups on the digital version.

Pros
- Over 324 practice and custom lessons available
- 14 entertaining arcade-style typing games
- Monitors progress and identifies weak spots
- Customizable lessons for efficient learning
- Ergonomic evaluation videos for posture correction
Cons
- Palm Pilot lesson download requires portable practice
- MP3 import adds personal music to lessons
- Wide screen laptop compatibility enhances interface
- Accessible desktop during program use

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 17 Deluxe for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 5, 2005

Latest update: September 15, 2026

Version: 17

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 2,096,548

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.6/5

149 User Votes

really guys???
droiddudeJuly 12, 2013
Pros
it teaches you how to type
Cons
there are none
Summary
guys if you look at the price tag it says Free to try (3-use trial); $39.99 to buy. So bacically you get to use it 3 (three) times before a serial number comes up. so when you purchase it you get a serial number and so you type that in and vola, you get it back for life!
The best typing tutor ever
George Brown 13January 6, 2012
Pros
Really improves my typing speed.
Cons
Can't be adjusted to full screen.
Summary
Tricksters, it's not free!
bdorn76November 28, 2011
Pros
None. Was not able to test out, I do hear that a lot of people like them.
Cons
Not Free! You think it's free because to "download" it's free but then you have to purchase a code to open it. C'mon just be clear and up front no sneaky, sneaky!
Summary
Cannot open - HORRIBLE
DameRadarNovember 9, 2011
Pros
NONE! Cannot give it any pros if I can't use it!!!!!
Cons
Wasted time downloading and it now says I need a Serial # to register - false advertising because it appears you can download it and use it - just like all the other reviewers on here (I should have read reviews before I tried to download)! DON'T DOWNLOAD or waste your time!
Summary
Won't Open!!!
CrystalDoomNovember 6, 2011
Pros
It would probably be good and fun if I was able to complete the installation and actually use it!!!!
Cons
I wouldn't know.
Summary
I installed this and finished and was excited to finally open it up, and then NOPE!!!! I try to open it and it says I need a serial number or to purchase it, WTF? That's not the impression I was under.. Very disappointing surprise! :(
Am not happy Am not Happy
abenysicarl-054August 9, 2011
Pros
i can download the software to the extend of learning anything....am not happy at all
Cons
you must do something about mine
Summary
hoping to hear from you now
Got my hopes up for NOTHING.... Will not open up...
pfair59August 4, 2011
Pros
None, this program will not open to work, plus after buying this software it dd not come with a Regst.# That's not right!!!
Cons
Will not work!!! Don't wste your MONEY..
Summary
BAD!!
download did not work correctly.
xochitlroseJuly 20, 2011
Pros
no pros because it did not download completely for me to try it.
Cons
it didn't work.
Summary
sucky download that did not work.
DOES NOT WORK, DO NOT download.
sdh11July 8, 2011
Pros
You have to have a serial number to use this after you wait 4 minutes for it to download. You have to purchase it to get the serial number.
Cons
very frustrating
Summary
don't waste your time
Could not get in. Disappointed.
SBrooks42May 3, 2011
Pros
Could not get in.
Cons
Disappointed.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Encore Software, LLC

Exercise your typing fingers with practice lessons and entertaining arcade-style games.