What happened was that all the standard entertainment disappeared. The developers decided that such an addition would be of no use on a working machine.
But users did not like such changes and are looking for options to get out of the current situation.
Let's look at how to install standard gaming applications for different versions of Windows.
Previously, in addition to the standard entertainment that was always available on any PC on which this operating system was installed, there was always a constant set of toys:
- "Scarf";
- "Worms";
- "Tapeworm";
- "Spider";
- "Pinball";
- "Sniper";
- "Worms."
Windows 7
Standard Windows 7 games can be returned to the desktop with simple manipulations.
1 You need to go to the toolbar and from there go to the “Programs” section or "Programs and Features", depending on the version of the operating system, the names differ from each other.
2 Find the shortcut "Turn Windows features on or off" and activate those toys that we need on the desktop.
To do this, check the boxes next to the name.
You can install one application at a time, or select all at once.
3 Confirm the selected settings with the “Ok” item.
4 After a few minutes, standard entertainment will be installed on your PC in a folder.
By the way, you can change the name of the folder in which saving occurs. To do this, use the right mouse button and the “Rename” item from the pop-up window.
Now in the Start menu section, in the games folder, everything that you just activated will be displayed. The seventh version also contains comments for each of the programs.
They indicate the age limits for each application, configuration requirements, and cover color.
Using the same steps, you can remove the standard set of games from the desktop of your computer.
It will be useful to carry out such manipulations on a work PC - to increase the productivity of employees or on a student’s device, so as not to interfere with their studies.
Download games for Windows 7
You can resort to another option and download standard games for Windows using an Internet search engine.
If we talk about their compatibility with the new version of the operating system, then it is one hundred percent. There is no reason to refuse to download or activate toys other than the user's desire.
You can download standard Windows games for free from the official Microsoft store. If you access any other resource that is presented in the search engine, be careful!
You can get a Chinese fake version, which will contain advertising, and the appearance will be distinguishable.
The next problem may be the presence of a huge number of malware.
It’s good if you have a strong antivirus installed on your computer, it will handle it.
But you will have to spend your time on this. Otherwise, you will get problems.
The safest option of all those listed is the official website of the developers.
It offers downloads of standard Windows 7 games for free.
Windows 8
After reinstalling the operating system using Windows 8, the user will see that there is no Start button on the desktop.
There is no “My Computer” section and in general, its appearance is different. There are no standard toys either. Metro - the interface offered here With.
Such applications must be downloaded from the Internet. Preferably from the official store on the developers' website.
There you can find both free applications and paid versions. It is possible to install them yourself.
Just enter the name of the desired program in the store search engine and download it.
Or there is an option to install a standard set of toys on your computer, which the developers have prudently collected in one file.
It is available for Windows 7, 8.1, 8 and 10 versions.
You can download such an application in a set provided by the developers in the Microsoft store
You need to download the file and then unpack the zipped document into the desired folder on your desktop. In the settings you can change the interface language.
After unpacking, a window will appear prompting you to install the program. You don't need to do anything here, just click the "Next" button.
After this window, a page will appear asking you to indicate the path where the program will be located or leave the one suggested by the computer.
If you wish to change the address, click the "Browse" button and indicate a location that will be convenient for you.
You need to specify the location where the file will be installed or leave the address suggested by the system
Click the “Install” button and the program will open the last window in which you should click the “Finish” button.
You have downloaded gaming applications to your computer, now you need to work in Metro.
1 We turn to the main page of the interface. You need to right-click on an empty space in the window and open the settings page.
4 In it, click on the “Games” icon. Here they are, in front of you. Click on the shortcut and start having fun.
5 The job is done.
Windows 10
This operating system also does not have similar applications with toys by default.
But their can be downloaded for free from the Microsoft Store.
If you prefer other resources, It is recommended to first check the site for malware, and then start downloading them.
For convenience, a set of standard games has been developed, which is called “Windows 7 games for Windows 10”.
They contain all the old toys that were previously on Windows. You can download part or all at once. The program supports Russian language.
Installing the package is not difficult. Download it to your computer and start installation.
The system will offer to choose one of thirty-five supported languages. Find Russian and click OK.
In the window that opens, continue the installation by clicking the “Next” button.
A page will appear where you can decide which toys you need and install them.
Or check the boxes next to all and download the full package.
By the way, the application will take up eighteen megabytes of disk space.
The program will display the following window in which you need to specify the path to place the installed folder or leave the one provided by default.
Changing the location of the file may adversely affect the playback of selected applications.
This is the last stage of installation.
Now a window will open that will ask you to confirm the action with the “Finish” button, and thereby complete the installation.
After the manipulations have been carried out, a corresponding icon will appear on the desktop, and the “Games” section will appear in the “Start” menu.
There is an option that the downloaded toys will have an unusual appearance for the user. It will take some getting used to.
You need to know that the tenth version of Windows has Microsoft Solitaire Collection - the application is built-in and you can run it yourself.
It contains the following toys:
- "Free cell";
- "Scarf";
- "Spider".
If this is not enough, you will have to go to the Internet and download what you need.
