Hi

Not sure if this is the right Board for my question but here goes

Can anyone recommend a site which offers a free, downloadable "Classic Solitaire" game ??

I did find what I want at Gametop but don't know if that's a "safe" site for downloads

Thanks.

Mad

If you have Windows 7 it comes installed for free. Have you checked that version out?

Ana

Yes, I did have it when I first started using Win7, because I used to play it, but I don't know where it's gone !!

I've obviously "done" something ghastly

In the games folder under All programs?

Ana

You should be able to find it (if it's installed) by typing
sol
in the Start Search.

If it's not installed, go to Control Panel --> Programs --> Turn Windows features on or off.

Hi - And thank you both

I've found Solitaire (under Games in Control Panel/Windows Features as you said) and I've now checked its box - but how do I get to play it ??

[I want to get the launch icon onto Desktop.]

Cheers.

Mad

Select the Start button, All Programs, Games, right click on the solitaire icon and send desktop as shortcut.

Glad you found it!

Well, that's where you install it. If it wasn't checked there, it wasn't installed -- or at least it was a "Windows Feature" that wasn't turned on.

After it's installed, it should come up in the Start Search (just type sol) and you can send a shortcut to the desktop the way Ana described.

Thank you !! Thank you !!
With that help from both of you I have my Solitaire back ....

Enjoy!

I will, BrownEyedTigre !!

They took the games (solitaire, minesweeper, etc.) out of Windows 8, so hold onto your Windows 7.

Thanks for the heads-up!

They didn't take those games re: Solitaire away from Windows 8, they make you Download it from their famous Apps Store, they are still Free and once you download it they stay on your PC. They have included a Solitary Bundle, 2 or 3 Mahjong games, Minesweeper which has a different look, and many more other free games.

OH, and I also downloaded the Free Cribbage game and love it since there is nobody in my family that no longer wants to play that game.

Thanks Starcom!