Latest Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system are great without any doubt, but they lacks the inbuilt games which were in Windows 7. Solitaire and minesweeper are still the favorite games of many Windows 7 users.
I this case I will help you to install the older Windows 7 Games in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Though many of them you can also download from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft Store is an inbuilt app present in the Windows 11 and 10.
Well, if you miss games with a vintage style, then this post is for you. See how to install games of Windows 7 in Windows 10.
Missing Windows 7 Inbuilt Games?
This package of games stopped being available from Windows 8. Since when looking for them, the user had to download a new version with integrated advertising. Consequently, the original spirit of the games was left behind.
Finally, in Windows 10 / 11 they were no longer available in their entirety. It is important to clarify that it is impossible to migrate the games’ folder from Windows 7 to Windows 10 since there are dependency problems.
If you are having trouble with any other Windows 7 games which is not available for latest Windows then you can try to install games using the compatibility mode.
How to download and install Windows 7 games in Windows 10
Some tutorials offered to do the installation manually, game by game. But don’t worry, there is an installer that includes all the games ready to be played. Plus, you have the option to install as many games as you want. Or else, the whole package. It’s your choice. Wonderful, isn’t it?
Step 1:
The first thing you have to do is go to the project website and download the Windows 7 Games installer. Additionally, the file is compressed so you have to unzip it to get the installer. Once you have downloaded and extracted the installer, simply install it like any other Windows app.
Step 2:
As mentioned above, it is possible to select the games which you want to install on Windows 10. Just check or uncheck the game.
Step 3
After a few seconds, the games will be installed.
From now on, just look at the home menu and that’s it. Enjoy these fun Windows 7 games on Windows.
That’s it.