How to Convert Default Microsft Games in Windows 8 ?
Step 1:
1. Please use x86 games for Windows 8 x86 & x64 games for Windows 8 x64. Otherwise the patch will not work.
2. Copy 'Program Files\Microsoft Games' folder from the x86/x64 install.wim or a working x86/x64 installation.
3. Paste it in 'Program Files'.
4. Copy 'cardgames.dll' from \windows\system32\ of a x86/x64 install.wim or a working x86/x64 installation directory.
5. Paste it in same directory (\windows\system32\cardgames.dll).
6. Apply the patch.
7. Done.
2. Copy 'Program Files\Microsoft Games' folder from the x86/x64 install.wim or a working x86/x64 installation.
3. Paste it in 'Program Files'.
4. Copy 'cardgames.dll' from \windows\system32\ of a x86/x64 install.wim or a working x86/x64 installation directory.
5. Paste it in same directory (\windows\system32\cardgames.dll).
6. Apply the patch.
7. Done.
Download Patch here,
Step 2:
For multiplayer games (Backgammon, Checkers & Spades)
1. Copy cmncliM.dll & zgmprxy.dll from system32 & paste them in system32 of 8.
2. Copy cmncliM.dll.mui from system32\xx-xx & paste it in system32\xx-xx of 8. (xx-xx represents your os language; for me its en-us)
1. Copy cmncliM.dll & zgmprxy.dll from system32 & paste them in system32 of 8.
2. Copy cmncliM.dll.mui from system32\xx-xx & paste it in system32\xx-xx of 8. (xx-xx represents your os language; for me its en-us)
Step 3:
For proper shortcuts in Games Explorer
Copy and paste the following into the target for a "New
Shortcut" on the desktop.
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /E,::{ED228FDF-9EA8-4870-83b1-96b02CFE0D52}
Open the shortcut and pin to start menu.
You now have a link to games from the desktop.
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe /E,::{ED228FDF-9EA8-4870-83b1-96b02CFE0D52}
Open the shortcut and pin to start menu.
You now have a link to games from the desktop.
Step 4:
For Games Explorer
...only shortcut "More MS Games" doesn't work,
since it requires registry import.
The reg import is also vital for "Games Explorer" working properly:
The reg import is also vital for "Games Explorer" working properly:
copy paste registry entry bellow with text document and than rename .txt with .reg execution and choose yes.
