windows games... (solitaire,hearts, etc)?

Question

I recently got my computer back after it had to be cleaned (files) and i lost a lot of stuff, and somehow the default windows games were deleted. i went to add/remove programs and then click on windows setup, then choose accessories and i see games there but when i click on it it says that i need the os disk. on the right of window setup tab it says startup disk, can i simply enter a floppy and then create a disk then insert the floppy and then add the games... or can anyone find those games on a microsoft download?

ok, i did what den b7 suggested and i found it, the company that fixed the computer made a floder called old hard drive and i found it there

Answer 1

The disk the computer is looking for is the disk with the Windows system on it (The Windows install disk). If you have your Windows install disk, put it into the CD drive and try installing the games again just as you did before.

If you had your computer "cleaned" by a reputable computer service tech, contact them and notify them of the missing games and state that you'd like them back on the computer. Don't let them charge you for giving you back something that they shouldn't have removed in the first place.

Just to be sure that these files are missing and not just the shortcuts ... try this:

1.) Click START> Search> All Files and Folders
2.) Type "sol.exe" (without quotes) in the 'All or part of the file name' box
3.) Click the SEARCH button
4.) If the results finds 'sol.exe' with a deck of cards for an icon, double click it

If you got a Solitaire game, then the games are still on your computer. Go back to the search results and right-click the same file and choose Send to> Desktop (create shortcut)

I'd still get the technician to correct the mistake...

Good Luck!

Answer 2

You need you operating system disc to get em.

Answer 3

wtf i hate people like yew. this was wasteful question.

psh.

-_-