Total time is wrong for Microsoft Solitaire Event Challenges

Hi,

Over at Xbox, I had a chat session, with Carlos (MS support, for xbox on win10).  I explained, the MS Solitaire EVENTS (every other day), that the Timer for the event would keep running, even with the game closed, next day's results, would be a highly inflated time.

I did the following:

windows key + x choose "powershell admin"

Type in exactly the following

1.  Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

2.  Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register  "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

do not include the (1. or 2.) only shows two commands, do number 1 then number 2.

at each command you will be prompted for yes type Y  <enter>  This unrestricts your machine so the next command (number 2) will work

after entering the command for #2 I believe I just pressed <enter>

You will see a buzz of activity, when done, it took my machine 2 -3 min to complete.  Command #2 re registers AppX.

These commands are on a previous post here page 3 I think, copy and paste

When its done.  you will see at the prompt c:\windows\system32: _

the underscore is to represent where you would type the next command. 

Reboot

Test by playing tomorrows Event, & see if the next day's "see results" is better.

If that does not work write a letter to Bill Gates, that would be my next step <kidding>

If times are stored in the cloud, the cloud must get those times from the PC, turning off, then unplug wait 20min or more.  Drains all the leftover electricity, from capacitors (storage device for electricity), this is definitely, more than "off".  The cloud cannot get info from the PC.  And next days results should be proper.   

Also I'm not on social media, but Twitter & FB, have dedicated MS Solitaire, sections, posting there, draws allot of attention & some work arounds are sure to be offered

Hi All,

Yesterdays post mentioned a second "X" that was a mistake.

Yesterday I played one game "Hard Road" I wrote down 10:47 min sec.  Today's results, said my time was 11:15 min sec.  All I did was X out of MS solitaire.  Appears to be 'intermittent' problem. 

This forum seems a waste of time, no moderator or MS help here, this might be better, but it's a pain!

https://community.microsoftcasualgames.com/   I got one reply saying this has been going on for months, with promises to fix.  Today can't find, my post or the one reply.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/xbox/forum/all/timing-problem-in-micosoft-solitaire-events/787368b6-10a6-4ce9-b120-3311a5f2bf6c

This post gave a good description of the problem, the reply from a MS 'ambassador' said good discussion at (he gave a link), that did not provide, anything!

I responded to the nothing link, asking questions, told link was not helpful.

Then someone from MS came on tried that link, which led to ask an 'ambassador' where you could not ask any question, but learn more about other games.

Perhaps pester, explore above links, maybe you'll get farther than I did.  Useful info pls post here.  At this Rodney Dangerfield forum.

Also.  Try playing one game in an event, note time to complete, next day view score.  If problem try ccleaner tick "game explorer" then clean, next day check score.  Next play one game note time, X out of MS Solitaire.  Turn the computer off (best when off, unplug from wall, wait 20 min. then replug it boot up.  Check next day time for that event

ccleaner is free & safe, & should be run like once per week regardless.  'game explorer is not ticked by default'

I'm afraid there really is no answer and no forthcoming solution from Microsoft in the near future. I've begun to focus more on the daily challenges and the Star Club where you can take your time and not have to compete with anyone but yourself. I'll play the tournament with the knowledge that my time can be completely wrong at times just to see how many I can complete, because completion can be worth more than time in certain cases. If one has a higher score with a high time, one can still rank above those with a lower score.  I realize this is cold comfort and it's a shame to have such a nice little pastime completely messed up, but I also play some other games online that take the pressure off of this one. If you are interested, try searching the internet for other solitaire games.  I also like one Mah-Johngg game that does not have a timer. that's at http://www.addictinggames.com/puzzle-games/mahjongg.jsp. you might need adobe flash for it but that's all. and they are not always easily solved regardless of what they are titled, but it is a meditative sport for me in any case.

 I have to limit my stress over one game because it doesn't help me relax, which is the reason why I play online games in the first place.  diamond solitaire is seriously flawed and no one at Microsoft cares, that's all I can say. I hope that you feel better down the line.  So when the game asks me if I want to see my status from playing the High Road tournament today I may just say NO. because it added 7 hours to my time while I was busy living my life. <3

cheers,

M Gettinger

It happened again today.

I played less than 2 hours...left for  many hours, logged off in xbox (beta), logged off the pc, closed down entirely and when I returned late at night,

I was charged with more than 10 hours!

I deleted the game.

I downloaded again.

Nothing had changed.

I haven't got enough pc-knowledge to start this Powershell-thingy...I just wouldn't dare.

Isn't there any other way to get the time right...in this game-comepetition??

ARE YOU DEAF, BLIND OR JUST IGNORANT TO WHAT IS HAPPENING, DEAR MICROSOFT?

So ok, it's easier to make this forum where members can join problems?....

What about helping us?

Will you please, repair this timer.

ps. I have already written a complaint this night ...in fact it is morning...past 07:00 am

and because it's that late...no sleep at all,

my writings sounds even more worse than usual.....but I'm so frustrated because of this.

It was such lil'fun to have, playing this game,

and now it's just useless.....(I'm not hooked on hours and minuttes, but I feel so ashamed and foolish, as my time is shown for all to see),

and it's so strange, 'cause few days ago...I ended up with normal time, eventhough I left now and then.

Sorry, for this mess of words.

Blame it on Microsoft and their games.. ;((

Kind and tired regards,

M. Dupont