why are there no games listed in my download program files?

Question

and how do i get them d/l on there i tried to email u jack but it wouldnt let me ty for helping

Answer 1

here is what might fix the problem,i use these setting for all games.
You need java for games,but not to open them,if you have microsoft VM. go to start button,settings,, control panel open internet options advance tab,scroll down to see if microsoft vm is there if so unclick the 2 java listed. Make sure JIT is checked, click apply then ok. close.this lets msn vm launch games. this will SPEED UP game loading time.if you don’t have msn VM,get it here http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/ virtualserver/default.mspx

Answer 2

The "Download Program Files" only applies to Internet Explorer & ActiveX stuff.

Since most of the game on Yahoo! Games uses either Java or Flash (& not ActiveX), they won't appear in that folder.

Additionally, if you're using Firefox... any add-ons (extentions) won't be listed there at all as Firefox handles add-ons it's own way.

Answer 3

Hi, Sorry you are having problems. I just finished installing Internet Esplorer 7 provided by and otimized for Yahoo!. The icon should be on your Yahoo browser by the Search Web address bar. www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/default.mspx
Yahoo also has another Home Page too. You might check it out. It is the last entry on the dropdown list under the big red Y! next to the pencil on your browser. I think this will take care of everything for you but , if not......

I KNOW THIS IS LONG........but please read it all.
Yahoo has a new format. Here are several things you should know and do:

Yahoo has Spam Tracker Robots, and now if you move around too much, get booted from tables too much or get invited too much, it will mistake you for spam and bar you from games for 24, 48 and 72 hrs. and terminate your account I WAS BARRED TWICE

If you have a pop-up blocker click on it, Click on always allow and type http://games.yahoo.com or try to get in first and when you hear your pop-up
(or not) click on the drop-down list on your blocker and then click on always allow and then click on games.yahoo.com.

If the problems you're experiencing with Yahoo! Games include:
getting a blank screen
nothing occurring when you try to join a table
any similar problem
Make sure that the "Enable Java" box is checked.(under tools on browser choose internet options then advanced)
http://java.sun.com/ .........To install the latest version

You may need to analyze for defragmenting. Increase your memory if you keep losing your connection while playing. (under tools tab click on internet options, then settings, then advanced, needs to be 526 or higher.)

You may also want to clear your cache(history)on your browser or on internet options and restart your browser

You cannot chat in yahoo anymore except on table and in lobby.

Shove-it backdoor isn't working right now either so use Amish Donkey.com backdoor: http://amishdonkey.com

Selecting small table before you enter a room makes more room for dialog on table.
Selecting small table after you enter does too, and also stops the ads, however; you only see the top half your cards.
Or you can just change your screen resolution by going to properties on your desktop, then settings and slide just a tiny bit from 800x600 to 1024x768 and switch it back when you finish playing. Which is what I do.

If you continue to have problems, double-check your computer's compatibility with Yahoo! Games.

I hope this helps you out. It did the trick for me. It also increased my speed.

If your home page isn't yahoo or you don't have a Yahoo! toolbar, etc. :
If you can’t get lounge page to open do this: Click on My Computer,disk drive C, open windows folder,next open "Downloaded Programs" file. Left click on the game you want to play to highlight it and then delete it. Go back to game and it will prompt you to download a demo. Then the page should open for you. To bypass the Yahoo home page,(your old download is stale with Yahoo's new format)log on to Yahoo! Mail or Yahoo! Messenger, if you have it, and then go to games.

The "Download Program Files" only applies to Internet Explorer, ActiveX and others I haven't been made aware of.
Most of the game on Yahoo! Games uses either Java or Flash, (& not ActiveX), they won't appear in program files.
If you're using Firefox, no add-ons (extentions) will be listed there either, as Firefox handles it's add-ons.

Source(s) Yahoo! Games help pages,exploring and other members advice.