How to get the XP version of Spider Solitaire?

Anonymous
2011-02-05T22:47:24+00:00

I used to sit around playing Spider Solitaire on my XP machine.  Well I got a new Windows 7 machine and the new version of Spider Solitaire sucks - to put it mildly.  Is there any way to get back to the old XP version that was fun to play?

*original title - I want the XP version of Spider Solitaire, the new version sucks

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Anonymous
2011-12-08T20:05:07+00:00

I just managed to get XP version of Solitaire to play on a Windows 7 machine.

In a separate folder, just put cards.dll file and sol.exe and you are good to go!

The Windows7 version of Solitaire is so fuzzy that it is unusable and gives you a headache.

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Anonymous
2011-02-23T18:47:09+00:00

Hello,

For users with Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional, or Enterprise, you can installXP Mode and use the games.

While most users are enjoying the Windows 7 experience and all the new features and abilities it has there are some that prefer the look of the games from Windows XP. While the functionality and game play has not changed the look has.For those of you that prefer the style of the XP versions of the Windows games on your Windows 7 PC, here are instructions to help you getting the XP versions up and running.

**You need to have a valid copy of Windows XP**

In Windows XP, use Windows explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32.**Note that the Windows folder and System 32 folder will hide the contents of the folder by default.This is because there are system files in these locations and you should take care when navigating in these folders.** Copy the following files to a USB memory stick, or CD (whatever means you have to move files):

cards.dll

freecell.exe

mshearts.exe

sol.exe

spider.chm

spider.exe

spider.hlp

winmine.exe

Then on your Windows 7 PC, create a folder (do not put it in the Windows\system32 folder) and paste those files into the folder. Now you can either open the folder and launch games from there, or create shortcuts to the games and place them on your desktop.

For the Pinball game, it has its own folder located at C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Pinball.You can copy the entire Pinball folder and then move it to your Windows 7 PC.**Do not put it in the C:\Program Files\Windows NT folder.**You should put it in the same folder with the card games (if you moved some of those).

Thank you,

Aaron

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-05-09T13:27:59+00:00

    Aaron

    many thanks  -  will this work also with Windows 8 ?

    Hi James, just in case Aaron doesn't see this or is busy, Yes it works in Win8. I've read on other threads that it does. There is no reason it wouldn't. Just follow the instructions. I used a Flash Drive, which was easier.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-05-09T13:22:08+00:00

    Hello

    Thanks for finding that link. However, when he says go to internet explorer (browser)... In Windows XP, use Windows explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32.*

    HOW DO I NAVIGATE TO THIS????

    Many thanks

    Hi Ellen, Give me a few minutes and I'll give you step by step instructions. Have a couple of things to do, but I'll get back to you in a few.

    Thanks.

    Using Internet Explorer in XP, click on Start, click on My Computer & Open it. Right click on Local Disc(C:) and Open that. Then look for a large icon labeled Windows. Right click on that and Open. Now page down and find the folder "System32". Right click and Open that. Then page down until you find "CARDS.DLL" (mine is in all caps). Right click on it  and Send to your Flash Drive. Do the same for each other file.

    I already made a new folder in Documents in Win7 to place the files. You can name this folder to whatever you want. I named it Classic Games. Then I inserted the Flash Drive that now had all of the game files from XP into my Win7 PC.

    Hope this helps!! If you have any other questions, let me know.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-05-09T12:47:53+00:00

    Hello

    Thanks for finding that link. However, when he says go to internet explorer (browser)... In Windows XP, use Windows explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32.*

    HOW DO I NAVIGATE TO THIS????

    Many thanks

    Hi Ellen, Give me a few minutes and I'll give you step by step instructions. Have a couple of things to do, but I'll get back to you in a few.

    Thanks.

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