Accidental Deletion of Microsoft Games

[Guest]

I accidentally deleted the Microsoft Games. I thought I was deleting a
shortcut and it turned out it was the real thing. I can't seem to find my
restoration disk and was wondering if there is any way to restore the games
without the restoration disk. Thanks for your help!
James

 

[DL]

If you deleted, and its not in the recycle bin, its gone.
Though I don't recall seeing any default MS games that were dilatable by the
method you state.

 

[Elmo]

I accidentally deleted the Microsoft Games. I thought I was deleting a
shortcut and it turned out it was the real thing. I can't seem to find my
restoration disk and was wondering if there is any way to restore the games
without the restoration disk. Thanks for your help!
James

In many cases, users think they misplaced their restore disk, but there
never was one. Many manufacturers store the needed information on the
HD, or on a hidden partition. And the Restore disks usually reformat,
then reinstall; that would be an extreme solution to a couple of
mis-placed shortcuts, or programs.

Please try this: Open Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, click the
"Add/Remove Windows Components" button in the left pane. Locate the
games in Accessories, DESELECT them, and exit. Reenter, select the
games and exit again. The games, and their shortcuts should
miraculously reappear.

If you're prompted for the CD, redirect the search to C:\Windows\i386