Games not showing up in Games folder

Midway · 05-06-2007, 06:16 PM

One new thing in Vista is that it now places all your games in a Games folder. It also downloads the box art of each game and makes it the icon for the game. Sometimes it does not automatically place some games in the Games folder, though.

I am a fan of the Call of Duty series. I have Call of Duty, COD:United Offensive, and COD2. For some reason Vista did not see COD:UO (maybe because it is an expansion of COD) and did not put it into the Games folder. I had a thought and while having the Games folder open I dragged the COD:UO icon from the desktop into the folder and now it shows up in Games. However it does not download a box art icon for it so it uses the original icon. If I was creative enough I could probably scan the CD art (my box is long gone) and turn it into an icon and use it.

So if you have a game that does not show up in the Games folder just drag the icon into the folder.

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Snuffy · 05-06-2007, 10:01 PM

Vista Ultimate.. and the only games in my game folder are the Vista games.
Not 1 of the other games loaded in that folder...and I never thought much of it... XP did not load them either.

Oh well, 65 and still playing games...

Snuffy · 05-06-2007, 10:01 PM

Vista Ultimate.. and the only games in my game folder are the Vista games.
Not 1 of the other games loaded in that folder...and I never thought much of it... XP did not load them either.

Oh well, 65 and still playing games...

Wiggles · 05-07-2007, 06:35 AM

I think the games that are placed in the folder are the 'Games for Windows' titles as my copy of Company of Heroes did place a shortcut into my games folder as they are already setup to be placed in there and others such as my copy of The Sims 2 just create a folder in the Program Files.

So as Midway said..u'll just have to drag your older games into the games folder itself.

ProCookie · 05-07-2007, 06:39 AM

Hey wiggles if your a fan of COD get COD3 its amazing!

Wiggles · 05-07-2007, 06:57 AM

I may do, I've played the 360 version...
How much is it?

ProCookie · 05-07-2007, 07:31 AM

Not sure if its out for pc? I was refering to the 360 as i know your a big fan of the 360, I got Call Of Duty 3 and its amazing online.

Midway · 05-07-2007, 08:20 AM

COD3 is for consoles only. They are working on COD4: Modern Warfare which I seen a trailer on that is supposed to come out on PC's first. Looking at the graphics of the trailer I doubt my old 8300 will be able to play it, lol.

Midway · 05-07-2007, 08:46 AM

You can see the trailer here:

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/s...s&subj=6169874

Wiggles · 05-07-2007, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyCook

Not sure if its out for pc? I was refering to the 360 as i know your a big fan of the 360, I got Call Of Duty 3 and its amazing online.

Oh, I've played it on the 360 but only borrowed it, but you are right the online play is fantastic!

I thought there was a pc version since every other CoD has been on pc.

Wiggles · 05-07-2007, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midway

You can see the trailer here:

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/s...s&subj=6169874

Wow, thanks! That trailer was cool, I can't wait to get it!

Plus, it's coming out on the 360! Yay! I'm SO excited! Yipee!!!

ProCookie · 05-07-2007, 09:49 AM

I looked on the net and theres no news of COD3 being out on the PC Wiggs, its all 360 PS3 and Wii.

ProCookie · 05-07-2007, 09:51 AM

YEAH!!! COD4 is set in modern day!!! how cool is that. I seen this trailer about a week ago...looks amazing

Midway · 05-07-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

...How long, what will be shown, and what platforms will the game be on is anyones guess at this point. But all things considered (and rumors as well) Call of Duty 4 should be PC exclusive for awhile, then shoot on over the Xbox 360/PS3 at some point.

http://www.neowin.net/index.php?act=view&id=39750

Of course this is speculation at this point.

05-06-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
Midway Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SW MS, USA Posts: 168	Games not showing up in Games folder One new thing in Vista is that it now places all your games in a Games folder. It also downloads the box art of each game and makes it the icon for the game. Sometimes it does not automatically place some games in the Games folder, though. I am a fan of the Call of Duty series. I have Call of Duty, COD:United Offensive, and COD2. For some reason Vista did not see COD:UO (maybe because it is an expansion of COD) and did not put it into the Games folder. I had a thought and while having the Games folder open I dragged the COD:UO icon from the desktop into the folder and now it shows up in Games. However it does not download a box art icon for it so it uses the original icon. If I was creative enough I could probably scan the CD art (my box is long gone) and turn it into an icon and use it. So if you have a game that does not show up in the Games folder just drag the icon into the folder. __________________ Mitch Dell Dimension 8300, P4 3.0GHz HT, 1.5GB RAM, 2GB RB, 250 + 80GB HDD, Nvidia 6800XT, X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro, Surfbeam satellite modem Vista Ultimate User
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05-06-2007, 10:01 PM	#2
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	Vista Ultimate.. and the only games in my game folder are the Vista games. Not 1 of the other games loaded in that folder...and I never thought much of it... XP did not load them either. Oh well, 65 and still playing games... __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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05-06-2007, 10:01 PM	#3
Snuffy Elite Members Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S.W. Kansas Posts: 2,841	Vista Ultimate.. and the only games in my game folder are the Vista games. Not 1 of the other games loaded in that folder...and I never thought much of it... XP did not load them either. Oh well, 65 and still playing games... __________________ [COLOR="DarkRed"]The only Stupid Question is the one you failed to Ask![/color] [COLOR="Blue"]Beta Tester since Pre Win 95.[/COLOR]
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05-07-2007, 06:35 AM	#4
Wiggles Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 431	I think the games that are placed in the folder are the 'Games for Windows' titles as my copy of Company of Heroes did place a shortcut into my games folder as they are already setup to be placed in there and others such as my copy of The Sims 2 just create a folder in the Program Files. So as Midway said..u'll just have to drag your older games into the games folder itself. __________________ Host of the Vista Babble Podcast :cool: CCleaner is the best freeware ever! [B][I]I'm back...again! lol (Updated August 2008)[/I][/B] :lol:
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05-07-2007, 06:57 AM	#6
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05-07-2007, 07:31 AM	#7
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	Not sure if its out for pc? I was refering to the 360 as i know your a big fan of the 360, I got Call Of Duty 3 and its amazing online. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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05-07-2007, 08:20 AM	#8
Midway Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SW MS, USA Posts: 168	COD3 is for consoles only. They are working on COD4: Modern Warfare which I seen a trailer on that is supposed to come out on PC's first. Looking at the graphics of the trailer I doubt my old 8300 will be able to play it, lol. __________________ Mitch Dell Dimension 8300, P4 3.0GHz HT, 1.5GB RAM, 2GB RB, 250 + 80GB HDD, Nvidia 6800XT, X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro, Surfbeam satellite modem Vista Ultimate User
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05-07-2007, 08:46 AM	#9
Midway Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SW MS, USA Posts: 168	You can see the trailer here: http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/s...s&subj=6169874 __________________ Mitch Dell Dimension 8300, P4 3.0GHz HT, 1.5GB RAM, 2GB RB, 250 + 80GB HDD, Nvidia 6800XT, X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro, Surfbeam satellite modem Vista Ultimate User
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05-07-2007, 09:49 AM	#12
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	I looked on the net and theres no news of COD3 being out on the PC Wiggs, its all 360 PS3 and Wii. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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