The Windows Game explorer provides game developers with a secure and attractive way to present their game to users in Windows Vista or above.

Game Explorer is exposed in the Windows Vista or above Start Menu as the Games folder and provides a central location for accessing games.

The Windows Game Explorer is a custom folder for the Windows shell that provides a rich presence for games. It offers:

• Display of game title, description, version, release date, publisher, and developer information.
• Display of general or region-specific "thumbnail" game box art image.
• Display of minimum and recommended system performance ratings.
• Display of game content ratings and descriptors.
• Restriction of game play based on Parental Control settings.
• Customizable context menus when a game is right-clicked on.
• Unique settings for multiple installations on the same system.

You can read more about the benefits of integrating your game with Windows Games Explorer here.

Upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista or above

A Windows XP to Windows Vista or above upgrade is a common scenario your game should support. In this scenario, a user installs your game on a Windows XP system, then upgrades to Windows Vista or above. The Advanced Installer Game Explorer configuration tool fully supports game registration on Windows XP, so that your game will automatically integrate with Windows Game Explorer shell when upgrading the OS.

Adding a new game

Use the [ New Game ] toolbar button, the “New Game” context menu option or press the Ins key.

Renaming a game

Use the “Rename” context menu option or press the F2 key while a game is selected.

Removing a game

Use the [ Delete ] toolbar button, the “Delete” context menu option or press the Del key while a game is selected.

Topics

• Game Information
  General game information that will be displayed in the Windows Games Explorer shell.
• Game Art
  Specify the game art resources.
• Game Registration Options
  Specify game registration options.