Missing windows vista games

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• Windows Vista Games disappeared when I installed Windows 7

  After I clean installed Windows 7, I noticed that all my games in Windows Vista (for example, solitaire spider, chess, etc.) had disappeared. How to make a comeback? When I look in the start menu under the Games folder in the Games Explorer, there is NO games listed! Help, please!

  If you have installed the Windows 7 Professional SKU, that's why.  Make your way to:

  Beginning
  -> Control Panel
  --> Programs
  ---> Turn Windows features on or off

  And check the box of games and OK your way back to. :-) Paul Smith - MVP for Windows desktop experience... I crawled off NNTP - for now. Detachment Aldershot, United Kingdom. On the internet at windowsresource.net and dasmirnov.net. Please post back to let us know what works and what does not. :-)

• error during windows vista games

  whenever I try to play a game on my laptop - windows vista - it displays an error that says: Falied to create DirectX device

  How can I solve this problem?

  Hi Aarthishetty,

  Run the DXDIAG in the start search bar. The result should tell you what the problem is. I guess that you will have to install the latest version of directX on your computer.

• I get an error of binding of the program trying to reopen the Windows Vista Games.

  From: Brian
  
  When you try to open a standard game installed, IE solitaire, chess, mahjong, I get the message error "file doesn't have a program that are associated with...". "" Under turn Windows features on and outside ', I have uninstalled/reinstalled and still the same error message.  Under default programs, I don't get the options for games.  I can run the games of "all programs" and create shortcuts on the desktop and they work, however, some of my family members are struggling to do it this way. "  Any suggestions?

  Thank you

  From: Brian

  Steve - very good suggestion.  You have to change the registry.  If you are not running an improved version of Vista, under Start, search, type regedit, and go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile. Click Edit, new, string value and name IsShortcut. Name should have a red ab at the front and is of type REG_SZ.

  If this is an upgrade version, it is difficult to tell the location of the folder. Click on modify, search for, and then type in NeverShowExt and this is where the entry IsShortcut must be created.

  After installation, restart and the shortcut arrows should be back and the links in the Games folder should work.

  Brian

  Another response of the community of Windows Vista discussion groups

• Boot MGR missing, Windows Vista,

  Hey! so I have a Lenovo that runs on windows vista, and it had this nasty virus that I could only remove by resetting my computer back to factory settings (I saved most of my personal files) and if that wasn't bad enough, when I tried to restart my computer it says "Boot MGR is missing, press Ctrl alt delete to restart ' does NOT incidentally , so long story short, to fix it, I need to use the windows vista disc to repair the file, but I don't have the disc, but I have the key phrase that sits on the bottom of my computer when I bought it, so any suggestions regarding How can I come on a windows vista disc or download windows vista so I can burn it to a disc? preference for free because I already OWN Windows Vista?

  Hello

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer/laptop there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• How can I recover missing Windows Vista themes?

  My operating system is vista Home premium, but I realized it lacked the themes except the classic windows theme. How can I get these themes in return?

  There is no separate download for the themes that come with Vista.  If they are missing, the only way to recover is to do a repair/system upgrade using the Windows Vista Installation disc authentic (you own or that you can borrow from someone).  Here is the procedure: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html.  Although this will not affect your data, settings or programs, you should always back up your data before you start just be on the safe side. You can have a lot of updates to re - install (including all you need to remove service packs).  If the version of the system came with SP1 or SP2 preinstalled and the disc is an earlier version, then you will need to make a record of slipstream as follows: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/151606-vista-sp1-slipstream-installation-dvd.html.

  There are many other themes Vista free available online that you can download and use instead if you don't want to do the repaiir/upgrade or if you do not have access to a facility genuine Windows Vista disc and therefore cannot make the repair/upgrade.  Perhaps alternatives theee will be sufficient.  Here's a search for free Vista themes you can check and see if they will satisfy you: http://www.bing.com/search?q=Free%20Vista%20themes&mkt=en-us&FORM=TOOLBR&DI=6244&CE=14.0&CM=SearchWeb.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Do I need a driver for Windows Vista Games?

  I have a Palm Zire 31 to hand (remote about 2 years).  Last week, I bought a HP Pavilion with system of Windows Vista 64-bit OS.  Yesterday, I bought a couple of games to download on my Zire 31, but have not had much luck comes from the new computer on the terminal.  Can I first of all updated for Windows Vista drivers?  (I still have the old XP Dell in the children's room, if all else fails!)  The games seem to download OK, but I'm having difficulty getting them to hot-sync on the Zire 31.  I forget something really obvious?  What I am doing wrong?  Shouldn't this download in the normal operation of the hot-sync?  Can you help me avoid a few gray hairs, more with an easy solution?  Thank you for teaching an old dog a few new tricks!

  Palm does not sync for the 64 bit OS support. There is a bluetooth autour work, but as the zire 31 is not bluetooth it is a mote.

  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

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• Missing Windows Vista Theme

  Under theme settings, I have only Windows Classic. I used to have Windows Vista, but now he isn't. What can I do?

  There is no drivers labeled "Vista Thèmes"

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/DriversList.aspx?c=US&l=en&s=GEN&ServiceTag=&SystemID=XPS_M1530&OS=WLH&OSL=en&CATID=&impid=

  Link above is for the drivers for your model laptop.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DellCare/contact_us?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&redirect=1

  You can contact Dell at the link above to find out the correct graphics driver.

  You also have it here:

  DELL RECOMMENDS To only display updates for your system, click on enter a serial number.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Vista Games disappeared

  Games is lit in windows features
  they are not in the folder of the game more
  My shortcuts don't work anymore

  hansandpat,
  I suggest the following tools to see if there are problems on your running system.

  System File Checker

  Disk error checking

  Also check that your system is free from virus\malware.  This article has some great info:
  Get rid of malware Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Missing Windows Vista key

  Hello

  I recently visited Tiger Direct to remove a virus from my dv6000 (bought new at HP in 2008). They advised that it was better to wipe my system and reload everything, so I let that happen. Now I like my version of Windows is not genuine and to enter my product key, but my Windows the license sticker on the bottom of my laptop is unreadable. I went back to Tiger Direct and they said that HP would be able to give me a Vista key if I gave them the serial number on my laptop. Is this true? I would really like to have my fully operational windows in return and am not currently able to upgrade to another operating system.

  Hello:

  You have to get a set of recovery disks which normally do not need to enter a product key.

  Information on how to order recovery disks is on the link below.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/bph07143

  HP, or Microsoft will give you a replacement windows product key.

  Paul

• Basic Windows Vista Games

  Hi, after installing RegCure Pro, my basic games have disappeared, the icons are still there but the folders are empty. I have been in programs and features, and the game is checked. What happened to the games?

  Hello

  NEVER use Registry cleaners on your operating system.

  Do a system restore to before that the problem started.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  See you soon.

• D missing Windows Vista disk

  I had to restore my Acer Extenza to factory default. My C drive works fine but the D drive does not appear in my computer.  In my disk computer management C shows 69,65 GB and there is space "unallocated" showing 79,40 GB. I think this is my D drive, but how can I restore it back so that I can use it again.

  Hello

  Machines from Acer with Vista have a D: Partition which is called data by Acer.

  You normally C: and D: and the recovery partition has been hidden.

  They were normally the same partitions of memory size.

  step 2 read this link for how to format and use that no allocated space

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/95398-disk-management-shrink-partition.html

  The other thing you could do is extend C: so that you have a large partition.

  Read step 2 here, too.

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/95418-disk-management-delete-extend.html

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista won't allow Windows XP games to install on my computer

  Why can't I install Windows XP Windows Vista Games? These systems are not retro-compatible? Please HELP Thank YOU

  Hello Randy Dickson,

  Another option is to try to install the game incompatibility mode. To achieve this, you can right-click on the Setup file and choose Properties. Click on the Compatibility tab and select Windows XP Service Pack 2 to see if the game will then install with these settings.

  Let us know if this problem is solved by any of the information in this thread.

  Judd
  Engineer Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How to get the Spider solitaire on Windows Vista?

  Original title: Spider Solitaire

  How can I get lonely spider on my Vista system?

  Hi ItalianRabbit,

  1. what version of Vista are you using?

  2. were you able to play Spider solitaire before?

  You can visit the following links and check if it helps:

  What's new with Windows Vista Games?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/whats-new-with-Windows-Vista-Games

  Where are my games?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/where-are-my-games

  Learn about Windows games

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/learn-about-Windows-games

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Tetris and Windows Vista operating system

  Will be Tetris for PC for Windows 98 / XP work on my computer with Windows Vista? There will be a version of Tetris for Windows Vista?

  Hello Sparrowdactil,

  Thank you for choosing Microsoft answers forum for windows vista.

  From now on, we do not have any version of tetris for vista. But you can download it separately on the computer.

  The link below shows you what's new in Windows Vista Games:

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/46176629-a36f-4d19-ab2e-ff3c719d34671033.mspx

  Hope this information is useful.

  Kind regards

  Savan - Microsoft technical support.