PreInstalled Spider Solitaire disappeared

G

Guest

I had Hearts and Spider Sol. on my Dell Laptop when I bought it. I have used
them for over 2years but I turned on my laptop last week and they weren't
there. The OnLine games are still there but the ones on my computer are
gone! (Except pinball which i don't play). Anyone know how I can get these
back? I've done a Computer all Files search with no luck. Thanks for any
help
 
C

Chris H.

Go into Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs, then click the Add/Remove
Windows Components in the left pane. With Accessories and Utilities
highlighted on the first screen, click the Details button. Single
left-click Games in the next screen to highlight it, then again click the
Details button. On the resulting screen you can add or remove check marks
from any of the listed games. OK your way back twice (two screens) then
click the Next button and finally Finish. Restart your system, and they
should be there.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
 
G

Guest

Thanks for your reply Chris.....but I tried it twice and it didn't work. I
also noticed my Accessories & Utilities were not showing up in Start Menu.
Everything there was checked. I unchecked then rechecked all, did everything
you said then re-started to no avail. Thanks anyway. Bonnie
 
C

Chris H.

Have you run your anti virus software using the latest definitions on your
system lately? Accessories should be off the Start menu under All
Programs/Accessories.

On the suggested changes, you would need to uncheck everything, OK your way
out, restart your system, then go back in and put the desired check marks
in, and repeat the OKing and restart. Then try it.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
 
G

Guest

Yes on the Anti virus software (Norton). On the suggested changes it is
asking me to insert Disk for WindowsXP. I believe I have that at home so I
will check it out when I get back from Vacation....Thanks Chris.
 
G

Guest

Thanks Chris....I am back home and have re-installed my games. Now when Granny
can't sleep I can play Hearts or Solitaire..God Bless You Sweetie.
 
B

birdsongplace

Chris said:
Go into Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs, then click the
Add/Remove
Windows Components in the left pane. With Accessories and Utilities
highlighted on the first screen, click the Details button. Single
left-click Games in the next screen to highlight it, then again click
the
Details button. On the resulting screen you can add or remove check
marks
from any of the listed games. OK your way back twice (two screens)
then
click the Next button and finally Finish. Restart your system, and
they
should be there.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/


Chris,

I was having this same problem. I "googled" the problem and your
answer came up. I followed your instructions and it worked! Thanks
so much for posting the information. I am delighted to have my games
back!
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