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Since: Feb 07, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:30 am
Post subject: lost
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:56 am
Post subject: Re: lost [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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You normally won't need your Windows XP CD to retrieve them, because they
are "system" files, Dave. 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 you should then see the changes.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"dave" <dave.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:51B871CC-20AB-4BF5-92C4-704A6D91ACC5@microsoft.com...
>i accidently deleted the windows games and i don't have the windows xp disc
> how can i get them back |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:09 am
Post subject: Re: lost [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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thanks chris but we have tried that and it said we need the floppy disc to
put into drive c
"Chris H." wrote:
> You normally won't need your Windows XP CD to retrieve them, because they
> are "system" files, Dave. 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 you should then see the changes.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "dave" <dave.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:51B871CC-20AB-4BF5-92C4-704A6D91ACC5@microsoft.com...
> >i accidently deleted the windows games and i don't have the windows xp disc
> > how can i get them back
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: lost |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:22 pm
Post subject: Re: lost [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Dave, open Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer) and browse to the
C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder. If you cannot locate the files like sol.exe
(Solitaire) or winmine.exe (Minesweeper), you may have serious problems on
your system. There should be absolutely no call at all to go to a floppy
drive, since those and other game files (except Pinball) are in the System32
folder.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"dave" <dave DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E9C2A3BA-3B34-4B4C-B71F-D279B6463487@microsoft.com...
> thanks chris but we have tried that and it said we need the floppy disc to
> put into drive c
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
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>> You normally won't need your Windows XP CD to retrieve them, because they
>> are "system" files, Dave. 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 you should then see the changes.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "dave" <dave DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:51B871CC-20AB-4BF5-92C4-704A6D91ACC5@microsoft.com...
>> >i accidently deleted the windows games and i don't have the windows xp
>> >disc
>> > how can i get them back
>>
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: lost |
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Since: Jan 31, 2005
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:44 pm
Post subject: Re: lost [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In news:OgxNZBN2FHA.892@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
Chris H. <winxpnews.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
> Dave, open Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer) and browse to the
> C:\WINDOWS\System32 folder. If you cannot locate the files like
> sol.exe (Solitaire) or winmine.exe (Minesweeper), you may have
> serious problems on your system. There should be absolutely no call
> at all to go to a floppy drive, since those and other game files
> (except Pinball) are in the System32 folder.
>
> "dave" <dave.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E9C2A3BA-3B34-4B4C-B71F-D279B6463487@microsoft.com...
>> thanks chris but we have tried that and it said we need the floppy
>> disc to put into drive c
>>
>> "Chris H." wrote:
>>
>>> You normally won't need your Windows XP CD to retrieve them,
>>> because they are "system" files, Dave. 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 you should then see the changes.
>>> --
>>> Chris H.
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>> Associate Expert
>>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>
>>>
>>> "dave" <dave.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:51B871CC-20AB-4BF5-92C4-704A6D91ACC5@microsoft.com...
>>>> i accidently deleted the windows games and i don't have the
>>>> windows xp disc
>>>> how can i get them back
Additionally? If you've lost your disk you might want to find it... It is
important.
How to replace lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software or hardware:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;%5Bln%5D;326246
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Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/
"A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."
Sherlock Holmes >> Stay informed about: lost |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:10 pm
Post subject: Re: lost [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Chris, you are wonderfull. I found my games and retored them. By the way I
dont remember deleting them.
"Chris H." wrote:
> You normally won't need your Windows XP CD to retrieve them, because they
> are "system" files, Dave. 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 you should then see the changes.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "dave" <dave.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:51B871CC-20AB-4BF5-92C4-704A6D91ACC5@microsoft.com...
> >i accidently deleted the windows games and i don't have the windows xp disc
> > how can i get them back
>
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> >> Stay informed about: lost |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:30 pm
Post subject: Re: lost [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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 I've done that, too. And then also did the "don't remember" part.
Glad they're back.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"Gallian" <Gallian.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AB2679B4-FBE6-4EF9-B5E9-985D8378F45B@microsoft.com...
> Chris, you are wonderfull. I found my games and retored them. By the way I
> dont remember deleting them.
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> You normally won't need your Windows XP CD to retrieve them, because they
>> are "system" files, Dave. 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 you should then see the changes.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "dave" <dave.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:51B871CC-20AB-4BF5-92C4-704A6D91ACC5@microsoft.com...
>> >i accidently deleted the windows games and i don't have the windows xp
>> >disc
>> > how can i get them back
>>
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: lost |
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