Windows 8.1: Where are my games? (Solitaire, Freecell, etc.)

Anonymous
2014-03-11T14:15:06+00:00

I can't find the standard Microsoft Games (ie: Solitaire, Freecell) that come pre-installed in every other Microsoft Windows based computer that I own. I even looked under "Turn Windows Settings on/off" under "Programs. What's the deal?

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Anonymous
2014-03-22T10:16:13+00:00

I can't find the standard Microsoft Games (ie: Solitaire, Freecell) that come pre-installed in every other Microsoft Windows based computer that I own. I even looked under "Turn Windows Settings on/off" under "Programs. What's the deal?

Just like Naman R and Mike Hall said, you can get them from the Windows Store. Solitaire and Freecell are bundled together in the Microsoft Solitaire Collection and they are better looking versions of the same games you loved on previous versions of Windows.

In fact, there are 5 different Solitaire variations – Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, TriPeaks, and Pyramid.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-01-23T19:17:21+00:00

    The games in Windows 7 are still available for download and install to Windows 8.0/8.1. See: http://winaero.com/blog/get-windows-7-games-for-windows-10/ Warning: Be sure to read each screen before clicking to avoid any unwanted surprises from being installed at the same time.

    Hope this helps and if you need any further assistance post and we will be glad to help you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-01-23T16:52:15+00:00

    With all the resources available to Microsoft, you would think that they would have provided a continuum for these small applications from one version to the next.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-11-01T12:00:36+00:00

    I downloaded the Windows Store freecell and I can't find it on my computer anywhere.  I expected to see an icon on my desktop that I could drag to my task bar but nothing new is on my desktop.  Where do I go to find the downloaded game?  Thanks.

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