Vista - hmm... no shortcuts or start menu entries

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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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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"brink" wrote:
> Hi IKidUnot,
>
> As Andre stated, it most likely is a compatibility issue if the program
> was not designed or certified for Vista. There also may a option during
> setup that you have to select to get the shortcuts.
>
> If the program has was not designed for Vista and has any unusual
> quirks when running, you might consider putting it in Compatibility Mode
> for the OS that it was designed for. I would not worry about unless it
> does. You can see how in this tutorial.
>
> Compatibility Mode
>
> Shawn

I see, so the banner is a program that's supposed to help assure me that the
program should work properly with Vista. Oh well.
I did check in the Games folder on the Start menu and it's not there. I'll
just chalk this one up to some error, and I'll take a peek at the Ratatouille
site. Since the game runs fine otherwise, I'll just use the shortcuts I
created and instead of ferreting this out further, spend the time with the
important one I installed this for! I think most of us would agree that's
the way to go - have fun with your kids. Thanks for the info, Brink & Jane.
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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"
does not work, so do not count on this feature.