Where is Spider Solitaire Installed in Windows 8?
Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I used to be playing Solitaire game on my PC when I was using Windows xp and 7. I tried looking for it but I can’t find it. I’m looking in Windows 8. Any ideas?” – Crystal S., USA
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Wally’s Answer: Ah classic Windows games. It can be hard to believe how these simple games have a devoted following behind them after years of procrastination. These games have made a special place in the hearts of many older PC users.
Therefore, it might come as a surprise to many long time Windows users to hear that Microsoft decided not to include Solitaire and other classic games with Windows 8. Don’t worry though. Microsoft made them available and they’re still Free.
Problem
User not able to find Solitaire in Windows 8
Cause
Microsoft decided to release modern versions of the games in the Windows Store instead.
Solution
Here is how you can get the Solitaire collection and other classic Windows games in Windows 8
Where Can I Download Solitaire For Windows 8?
You can download Solitaire for Windows 8 by clicking here.
A Trip Down Memory Lane, Nostalgia for Classic Windows Games
To many Windows users, games like Solitaire hold a special place in our past. Many of us remember going to Start > Programs> Accessories > Games and finding those old Windows games.
They seem to always be there for us, and these are some of the first PC games that many Windows 95 and Windows 98 users remember. They’re like Mario 2 and Duck Hunt for PC users.
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