Computers can be used for many different tasks such as checking email, creating documents, browsing the internet, editing photos, and even writing code that can be used for even more apps. And the more you learn about computers, the more useful they will be to you and also be easier to use. Many people use their computers more for fun than they do for work and one way to have fun on your computer is to play video games.
Today’s video games are very advanced and provide very realistic graphics and gameplay. But if you are the type who prefers the classics, then you are in luck. In this article, we will be showing you how to install the classic Windows 7 games such as Solitaire and Minesweeper on Windows10 & 11 computers.
If you didn’t know, Windows 11 does come with some built in games. If you search for games in the taskbar search box, you should be able to open the Solitaire & Casual Games app and then launch one of the games from within the app.
But if you prefer the classic Windows 7 games such as the original Solitaire and Minesweeper, there is a way to install them on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer. The first thing you will need to do is go to the Windows 7 Games website here.
You will then see several other classic apps you can install on your newer Windows PC such as the original Paint, Calculator, Notepad, Task Manger and MSconfig apps.
Here are the games that are included in the Windows Games for Windows 11 and Windows 10 app.
- Solitaire
- Spider Solitaire
- Minesweeper
- FreeCell
- Hearts
- Chess Titans
- Mahjong Titans
- Purble Place
- Internet Spades
- Internet Checkers
- Internet Backgammon
To install the classic Windows 7 games, you will need to scroll down the page and click on the button that says Download Games. You will then need to unzip the zip file, and you will have an executable file called Windows7Games_for_Windows_11_10_8.exe that you will need to double click on to start the installation.
The installation is very straightforward and the only step that you might want to change something on is where you choose which games you want to install. It will have them all selected by default, but you can uncheck any that you do not want to have installed. The internet games box is unchecked by default so that is up to you if you want to add those games as well.
After you make your selections and click on the Install button, the games will then be installed on your computer. You can then go to your start menu and find the Games folder and you will see the icons for all the games you installed within this folder.
Then you can simply click on the game you wish to play, and it will be loaded and you can enjoy your new classic Windows 7 games on your modern computer!
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