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TygrBright

(20,987 posts)
Mon Apr 29, 2019, 02:01 PM Apr 2019

I really miss my old solitaire games package with Windows 7. [View all]

Now that we've been kicked onto Windows 10 apparently the only way to play games like solitaire, mahjong, minesweeper, etc., is to get an account somewhere and 'download the app' onto your machine and then 'sign in' to your account when you want to play.

There do seem to be a few browser-based games that can be played offline or without an account somewhere, but what I'm looking for are the old-fashioned, click the program name and have the game open and play it whether you have your Wi-fi enabled or not. Or your ethernet cable plugged in or not.

Sometimes in the middle of a complex, detail-oriented task, my brain seizes up and I just need to set the timer and open a game and let the brain detox on mechanical clicking for 10-15 minutes.

Usually when I'm working offline, which I do fair to middling often when I have those complex, detail-oriented tasks piling up. I douse the Internet so I won't be tempted to check email, and no "notifications" will distract me.

I suppose I could buy a dedicated solitaire-playing device, but I actually miss the old Win7 solitaire suite.

Does anyone know of a way to replace it?

sadly,
Bright

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I have the exact same complaint. Boxerfan Apr 2019 #1
I have the same problem, or rather, "had." CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2019 #2
Sounds like you and I are using the same program Siwsan Apr 2019 #4
Sure sounds that way! Yeah, the ads are short and predictable. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2019 #9
I use the Microsoft Solitaire Collection Siwsan Apr 2019 #3
A link to one process... LuvLoogie Apr 2019 #5
Thanks! If I ever run across someone still running Windows XP I'll see if I can't get the files. n/t TygrBright Apr 2019 #7
I have the Freecell download from this site, Lindsay Apr 2019 #6
Excellent site, thank you! TygrBright Apr 2019 #8
That's where I ended up on my Chromebook. hunter May 2019 #18
I use this site. It has ads but not too bad. keithbvadu2 Apr 2019 #10
I don't see a "download" option. Is there one I'm not finding? TygrBright Apr 2019 #11
online only from what I see keithbvadu2 Apr 2019 #12
You need two files PSPS Apr 2019 #13
Thanks! If I ever run across someone still running Windows XP I'll see if I can't get the files. n/t TygrBright Apr 2019 #14
I get the classic greenfelt game at this site. flotsam Apr 2019 #15
Can't find the download link. Is there one? n/t TygrBright Apr 2019 #16
Sorry not that I know of flotsam Apr 2019 #17
Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2020 #19
Pysol Fan Club Edition LPBBEAR Sep 2020 #20
I use Klondike Forever, Grey5 Feb 2021 #21
Tyg, sorry for the thread necromancy canetoad May 2021 #22
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