transfer game files

How to transfer games from laptop win7 to desktop computer 8.1 so I don't have to buy a whole new pkg.

help ...I know this isn't easy especially for a newbie like me... rolleyes

 

I don't know that it will work for what you want to do but, you could try Windows Easy Transfer. In the latest iteration, you're supposed to be able to transfer individual files. However, I don't know if there are Registry Keys that were installed along with the games in Win 7.

My Win 8.1 Pro didn't come with any games. There isn't even a games folder. rolleyes

 

that's what I found out today..... my husband wants GAMES!!!:cry

I know they will have to all come through in a bundle.... I'm okay with that...we only play 3 though....

 

What games?
Many games can be transferred just by copying the folder over and "run as admin" when you start them. You can also look online for repair tools once copied.

 

No need to transfer the games that were in XP - Freecell, Solitaire etc - go to the store and search for them. They are in the Solitaire collection in Xbox games but will run in 8.1

 

The question is, do you, now, have to pay for them? They were included as part of the OS install in XP, Vista and 7.

 

Some games are free, including the popular Freecell. Why not take a look?

I haven't tried this on 8.1 but it used to be possible to just copy games program files from XP. I do remember doing this successfully from XP to Win 7. I've not tried it in 8.1 or from Win 7 though, which the OP was using. Worth a try I would think, as DOA suggested.

 

I tried this and yes, they are free but have to put a password with them... so now I'm password protected.

they look very different but interesting...

thanks

 

If you want to install apps from the Store you have to be logged in with a Microsoft account and that requires a password. Next time you boot you will have to provide that password so take good care of it.

If you want to revert to using a local account just say so and I or someone will advise.

 

i would be interested in knowing how to transfer my games from wind 7 to my win 8.1 if that is possible...

 

I'm about to go in for a knee operation and that's going to lay me up for a few weeks so I expect to have time on my hands in a day or two and I'll look into that. I thought the Solitaire games from the store, which I hadn't looked at prior your post, were quite good but it sounds like you prefer the older versions. Are there any particular games you want?

 

Here's three Win 7 games, you can download from the store for Win 8
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/solitaire-minesweeper-hearts

Mention the titles so we can check what is available.

Generally you can not transfer any kind of program that is installed. You have to do a clean install.

 

kinda like the simple format of the old games:
we like spider, free cell, and manjah [sp?]

 

thanks... when I get some time I'll see what I can do so we can have some options...

 

Do you mean Mahjong with the tiles?

Spider http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/e...ion-free/d95be7d8-7947-4602-ab50-5ff898cea370

Free Cell http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/freecell-free/134cefcd-9533-46bd-8a37-f61263648187

Mahjong http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/microsoft-mahjong/8f3ca3ad-75bc-4492-8c08-a059360e9609

 

No one is playing Klotski?
I lost the link for the free download

 

Never hear of Klotski. I'll have to google that.
I play solitaire (a few varieties) Rummi and Mahjong.

This it for Win 3.1? :-D
http://www.download-central.ws/Win16/Games/K/Klotski/

Download here from 2006 http://www.freehackers.org/Klotski

 

yes, couldn't remember how to spell it... not good at languages...ha

thanks

 

that's wild