No option "Customize" in the games in Windows 7 Explorer
In Vista, the folder games you need to right-click, and then select Customize to change the executable file. This feature has been removed from the 7 or has been moved or renamed? I use the modified exe or command line changes quite regularly (it of to say selection Dx9 or 10) I'm sure that a lot of players do, so remove this feature struck pretty much the whole point of the Games Explorer. Any chance it will be added later as a patch?
Hello
This link might help you a bit:
http://www.SevenForums.com/gaming/99-Games-Explorer.html
http://www.winsupersite.com/FAQ/Windows_7.asp
All the best!
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