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Games have been included in Windows versions from Windows 3.1 onwards. Some games that have originally appeared in Microsoft Entertainment Pack have been included in some versions of Windows as well. With the exception of Windows 8, Solitaire has been included in every version of Windows since Windows 3.1.

Included with Windows 3.1

Included with Windows 95

  • Solitaire[2]
  • Minesweeper

Included with Windows 98

Included with Windows 2000

Included with Windows Me and Windows XP

Support for Internet games on Windows Me and XP have ended on July 31, 2019.[5][6][7]

  • Solitaire
  • Minesweeper
  • FreeCell
  • Hearts
  • Spider Solitaire
  • 3D Pinball for Windows – Space Cadet
  • Internet Backgammon
  • Internet Checkers
  • Internet Hearts
  • Internet Reversi
  • Internet Spades

Included with Windows Vista

Included with Windows 7

Support for Internet games on Windows 7 has ended on January 22, 2020.[5][9]

  • Solitaire
  • Minesweeper
  • FreeCell
  • Hearts
  • Spider Solitaire
  • Internet Backgammon
  • Internet Checkers
  • Internet Spades
  • Mahjong Titans
  • Purble Place
  • Chess Titans

Microsoft Casual Games for Windows 8 and Windows 10

Starting from Windows 8 onwards, updated versions of previously bundled games are now under the brand Microsoft Casual Games, in addition to several new games. These games are not included with Windows, with the exception of Microsoft Solitaire Collection being included in Windows 10, but are available as ad-supported free downloads via Microsoft Store.[10] Subscriptions are available to remove all advertisements, a move that has been criticized as a way to "nickel and dime" users.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Included Games". Mobygames. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Microsoft Windows 95 Included Games". Mobygames. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "Microsoft Windows 98/98SE Included Games". Mobygames. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  4. ^ "Microsoft Windows 2000 Included Games". Mobygames. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Farewell to Microsoft Internet Games on Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 7". Microsoft Community. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  6. ^ "Microsoft Windows ME Included Games". Mobygames. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  7. ^ "Microsoft Windows XP Included Games". Mobygames. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "Games Included With Windows Vista". Lifewire. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "The List of Games That Come With Windows 7". Lifewire. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  10. ^ "Microsoft Casual Games FAQ". Microsoft. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  11. ^ Walker, Alissa (29 July 2015). "If You Want Microsoft Solitaire Ad-Free It'll Cost You $10/Year". Gizmodo. Gawker Media.


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