How to recover games provided with Windows Vista

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• Games Windows vista 32 bit provided with windows vista have stop working? I have explorer 7 and worked until recently?

  I lost the original games in windows vista that came with windows vista, I installed explore 9 a month ago and it has worked fine until recently, Vista 32-bit. Home Basic

  Hi mast cocoa,.

  1. what happens when you try to play the game? You receive an error message?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  3. you are unable to find the Windows installed games on the computer?

  Check if you can find Windows games to the following location.

  1. open the Games folder by clicking on the button Start , allprograms, clicking games, and then clicking Games Explorer

  Solve game problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-game-problems

  If you find the windows games to the place mentioned above can ensure that games for Windows is activated in Windows features by using the link below.

  Where are my games?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/where-are-my-games

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Free games included with Windows Vista will not start.

  I tried to start one of the games for free in Windows Vista (Chess Titans, FreeCell, hearts, Mahjong Titans, Solitaire etc.) but I get an error measage: "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action.  Create an association in the Set Associaction Control Panel". {Error code: C:\User\Name\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\GamesExplorer\{00D8862B-6453-4957-A...}.
  These games, used to work until I have connected on the Microsoft web site and search for updates.

  I went to control panel default programs - programs - '-' associate a file or protocol type with a program, without success.

  Can anyone help or give advice as to re-download these games?

  Hi PaulO246,

  Thank you for directing your question on the forums of answers.microsoft.com.

  Is it only the games that are carried out at this stage, PaulO246?  Are there other programs or files that are not associated with?  Have you seen errors referring to a failed installation of the update or mistakes that can be reported on this subject?

  To review the event viewer to obtain this information, please see the following article.

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/a99f69c1-935f-4116-ba5f-33d8800ef9da1033.mspx

  If you would like to connect the error codes, such as 800b0100 or 8007371 b Please post these errors as well as any verbiage on the observer error events lists in newspapers of the forum.

  We will try to verify this information when it is available.

  If you don't want to take that step right now:

  A way to solve this, if you have a good restore point, you can go back to it and then starts with the download updates manually one by one with control over games between each install to confirm that update was the cause.

  To perform a restore system;

  Please make sure that you have all the important information saved before trying to do a system restore.
  1. click on start
  2. in the search box just above start System Restore type (you don't have to hit enter to get this to appear)
  3. in the list above system restore search box must be the top of the page, click on system restore
  4. This should appear an assistant of system restore, it will walk through the steps on how to do a system restore to the last known better.

  Please let us know in the forum about how the status of this issue or any other necessary assistance.

  Kind regards

  Debbie Microsoft Support Engineer answers visit our Forum of Microsoft answers Feedback and let us know what you think.

• I have Windows Vista Ultimate, I've upgraded to SP2 downstairs right it is said that this copy of windows is not genuine. It would allow me to enter the product key provided with Windows Vista Edition full

  He wouldn't let me enter the product key provided in the box of Windows Vista Edition full Microsoft. ? How can I rectify this?

  Microsoft Genuine Advantage, frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  For a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ):
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  How to submit a technical support request
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/submit-request

• How to recover files deleted from windows Vista Sp2?

  I lost a bunch of files system - a few apps. do not work correctly under Vista.   I is not a disk recovery and would like to preserve as much as possible with the existing settings.   I have Sp1 and Sp2 and installation disks.  However when I try to reinstall, the answer is that they are already installed and the re - install fails.  Under Xp, it was easy to do to repair a corrupted installation.

  I lost a bunch of files system - a few apps. do not work correctly under Vista.   I is not a disk recovery and would like to preserve as much as possible with the existing settings.   I have Sp1 and Sp2 and installation disks.  However when I try to reinstall, the answer is that they are already installed and the re - install fails.  Under Xp, it was easy to do to repair a corrupted installation.

  Hé jlive

  try a system restore before you did

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  If necessary do in safe mode

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  and try this

  also run the sfc/scannow command.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally madeprograms,Accessories, right-clickguest, and then clickrun as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or clickallow.
  2. Type the following command and press ENTER:
     sfc/scannow

     The sfc/scannow command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions

  and you would like to read this how to make a vista repair install if you can borrow a microsoft dvd vista

  This way of vista replaces how it was done in xp

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• How to make the banner with Windows Vista.

  Is there a program on Windows Vista home 64 to make banners?

  Thank you, redcarousel

  A banner could translate into words that scroll on your screen, or it could mean a banner you wave a flag pole, if the latter then no.

• How to format the disk with Windows Vista to install Windows XP

  Hi, I would like to format my laptop and put Windows XP, but when I tried to start using the XP cd does not recognize the HARD drive, the type of my HARD disk is SATA
  I think that I need to download specific drivers, but I found no drivers on the toshiba Web page
  Thank you

  Hi Bertoni

  Sorry, but I must be honest now: I am ready to help, but I hate it when someone write about problems, but not write a which model of laptop. How to check the download page and you give any information when nobody knows what model of laptop you have?

  Let us know what model of laptop you have and we can continue the discussion. Otherwise visit category where your laptop and I am 100% sure that you will find the right answer it?

• Disabling the game Mode with Windows Vista Edition family basic

  I'm trying to update my antivirus definitions but I'm in play Mode what is it and how to get out. I am confused I tried snooping around the Panel control, but without success

  You use ZoneAlarm? Because ZoneAlarm has a game mode, using which you can block all direct and reverse connections. Once you stop the game mode you can take back to noraml navigation on internet, downloaing, update software anti-virus etc that will keep the guardians

• Lost all the games that come with windows Vista.

  Original title: IE windows games: hearts, spider and others

  I lost all the games that came with windows vista and would like to know how to get them back is to say: hearts, spider, scanning of the spirit and others

  Hi JosephAdams,

  Did you the latest changes on the system?

  I suggest that you turn off the games feature in windows vista and re activate and check if it works.

  a. click the Start button, select Control Panel, click programs and then click turn on turn Windows features on or off. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  b. to turn a Windows feature, select the check box next to the set. To turn a Windows feature off, clear the check box.

  c. click OK.

  First you can disable the function of games using the method above restart the computer and turn on the games feature and check if it works.

  For more information, you can consult the following articles and see if it helps.

  Turn on or off Windows features

  Where are my games?

  Hope this information is useful.

• came loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium. Recently, I reformatted the hard drive and did a clean installation of Windows 7 Professional. I have no games. No solitaire, Minesweeper, no nothing.

  original title: lack of games
  I have an Acer Aspire PC. It came loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium. Recently, I reformatted the hard drive and did a clean installation of Windows 7 Professional.

  I have no games. No solitaire, Minesweeper, no nothing.
  How can I, without seeking to erase and reinstall again?

  To activate the built-in Windows 7 games:

  1. click on Start (lower-left) and then on Control Panel.

  2. click on programs and features.

  3. on the left side of the screen, click on 'Windows turn features on or off".

  4. find the entry called games & check the box next to it.

  5. click on OK.

  6 reset.

  If the games box is already checked, uncheck the box , click OK, restart, then do steps 1-6 above.

• I have a screen scrambled when you try to play master of Orion II. It is an older game, but works well with Windows Vista. Any ideas what to try?

  How can I fix my screen to allow an older game to work?

  Hi smhartsoe,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  I suggest you to update the video card driver and check if the problem persists.

  Steps to update the video driver:
  1. click on the Start button.
  2. in the search box type devmgmt.msc, and then press ENTER.
  3. Select the video card device and right click on it
  4. now, select Properties.
  5. in the Properties window, on the driver tab, click Update driver.
  6. After installing the updates, restart the computer.

  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Finding-drivers-What-to-do-when-your-hardware-wont-work-with-Windows-Vista

  You try to install the compatibility mode.

  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-program-compatibility

  If the problem persists only for this game, you will need to contact this game.
   
  WARNING OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
   
  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Hope this information is useful.
  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Umesh P - Microsoft Support
  Visit our http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/answersfeedback/threads/ Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Laptop bought with windows vista installed, the hard drive was completely cleaned and windows 7 installed, I have to uninstall it and install a genuine windows xp pro - how do this please.

  Laptop bought with windows vista installed, the hard drive was completely cleaned and windows 7 installed, I have to uninstall it and install a genuine windows xp pro - how do this please.

  On Sunday July 25, 2010 10:11:30 + 0000, pc_novice wrote:

  Hi Gordon

  I just downloaded drivers from the Dell website in support of xp

  I have tried to reboot from the XP cd but got the following message when I tried to install

  "This program is blocked due to compatibility issues"

  Program - the installer of Windows

  Editor - Microsoft

  Location: D:\1386\winnt32.exe

  Setup cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the version on the cd. If you decide to remove the version latest Windows that is currently installed the files and settings cannot be recovered"

  I don't want Windows 7 at all so I'm ready to lose all data, so how can I do to remove it?

  You say that you have started from the XP CD, but something is wrong with that
  you do. Just boot from the CD and follow the prompts for a
  clean install. A new installation by formatting the
  drive and does not care what version of Windows is installed (or
  even if any version of Windows is installed.

  Ken Blake

• Toshiba Satellite with Windows Vista preinstalled, have the product key. How do without paying a new license of Windows Vista?

  Original title: preinstalled software

  I have a Toshiba Satellite that had Windows Vista preinstalled.  My hard drive crashed and all software was lost.  I have the product code provided with Windows pre-installed.  How to get Windows Vista without having to pay for a new license because, in my view, the installation of drives should be issued with the computer but were not!

  I have a Toshiba Satellite that had Windows Vista preinstalled.  My hard drive crashed and all software was lost.  I have the product code provided with Windows pre-installed.  How to get Windows Vista without having to pay for a new license because, in my view, the installation of drives should be issued with the computer but were not!

  Contact Toshiba.

  The starting point for all Toshiba Recovery option is the Toshiba Acclaim self-service page, which includes a link to recovery media .

  If your recovery partition is intact, you can get detailed instructions of two separate pages:

  • To restore the original configuration of Windows using the Toshiba Recovery Wizard, follow the instructions of the support Bulletin 98082971.
  • To use the Toshiba Recovery Media Creator utility to create your own reinstallation disks, see support Bulletin 98082984.

  If none of these options is viable, go on the recovery of Acclaim support page and enter your serial number to begin.

• How can I restore my dV7 HP Pavilion with windows Vista back to factory without Vista disc condition.

  I have a Pavillion DV7 with Windows Vista. Im having a lot of problem with my computer and want to just restore to factory settings and wipe it off. How can I do this?

  HP - three ways to recover the PC to original operating status

  Click on the links below for instructions:

  1. If the computer can boot to the Windows desktop, start the Recovery Manager.
  2. At startup, press f11 to start Recovery Manager.
  3. Insert your custom recovery disk or the recovery of the replacement disk, into the optical drive and start the computer.

  To order installation discs:

  HP - order of the recovery disc for Windows

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?objectID=c00810334

• have hp2009m comp with windows vista, how can I get my xbox wireless remote to work on it?

  have hp2009m comp with windows vista, how can I get my xbox wireless remote to work on it?

  Hi Alex,

  You can view the following items and see if it helps.

  Connect a game controller

  Xbox 360 Setup

  How to connect a wireless Xbox 360 controller or headset to your computer

  Demonstration: Creating an Xbox 360 in an Extender for Windows Media Center unit

  You can also get in touch with technical support Xbox for the same thing.

  Xbox 360 support

   Hope this information is useful.