Hi,
If the games are marked as "Games for Windows", then they should put their
shortcuts into the Games Explorer. Check via the Games link on your Start
Menu.
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"IkidUnot" <IkidUnot@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Good suggestions, but I did look at the system requirements printed on the
> box before purchasing. It does show that it's *supposed* to be compatible
> with Vista. I know, I know. Since I can't use compatibility mode during
> installation, it's too late if the install doesn't do what it's supposed
> to
> (i.e. install shortcuts on the start menu) - unless I can do so manually,
> (as
> I did later). During the install, the only option I had was whether to
> install a shortcut on the desktop, which I did allow (but it didn't do).
> I
> don't think I've seen many (if any) programs which give you the option of
> not
> having shortcuts placed in the start menu, as I think this would freak out
> very many computer users. So that's the story; even though it's academic
> (the program seems to work just fine) - any other ideas?
>
> This does bring up a question: The "Games for Windows" banners that we
> all
> see on packaging for newer games; does that imply anything as far as
> compatibility?
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> -me.
> Let this forum know if this helps or if you figure out the problem, so
> others can benefit. As far as I know the "notify me of replies"
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