Possibly it could be an compatibility problem with Windows Vista. Is the
games packaging labeled as Designed or certified for Windows Vista?
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"IkidUnot" <IkidUnot@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> OK, I did it: I installed a game for my little one on my notebook (HP
> Pavilion dv9000t, Vista Premium). The game (Ratatouille) works fine and
> it's
> really cute, but the install did not create any start menu entries, nor
> did
> it place an icon on the desktop - even though I affirmed that it could do
> that - which is unusual for me. I simply inserted the CD and let it
> autorun
> to begin the installation. I was logged in as my usual admin level (or
> not
> really - wink wink, say no more) user when I installed.
>
> Now, for me it's no big deal, I went ahead and made shortcuts on the start
> menu (and yeah, one on the desktop too) manually, but I'd like to get an
> idea
> of what's happened. Anyone?
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