Downloaded games-why Windows updates keep delete them?

Updates Windows 7 have removed 2 of my favorite old Games downloaded during the last three months.  What can I do to prevent it happening again?

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Windows updates change only the files located in your \Windows (usually on drive C :) folder  When you download your games, save them elsewhere and they will not be affected.

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