[GD-Windows] Parental control bug in Windows Vista RC1?

[Michiel K. <mko...@ni...>]

Hi,

 

I've ran into a strange problem with Parental Control in Windows Vista
(RC1): I've done all the necessary things to support the feature; embedded
manifest, signed the executable, added the game using IGameExplorer in the
installer and calling IGameExplorer::VerifyAccess on startup of my game.

 

This all seems to work well, except when I switch Parental Control ON with
the following settings.

-        Game Ratings: Up to 18+ (PEGI)

-        Block games with no rating

-        No additional game descriptors blocked

-        Always blocked: None

-        Always allowed: None

 

My game has a rating of 12+ (PEGI), so my game should run fine. The Game
Explorer indicates that it's allowed to run, and starts the game. Then, when
IGameExplorer::VerifyAccess is called, it returns false, denying access!
Does anyone here have a clue why the Game Explorer says it's fine, but
VerifyAccess thinks it's not?

 

Many thanks in advance!

 

Michiel Kolders