Download Microsoft Tinker Game For Windows 7, Vista & X

I've downloaded Microsoft Tinker into a c:\ProgramFiles\MicrosoftGames\Tinker location, extracted game.msi and then tried to start up Tinker from the games folder in the start menu, but nothing happens.
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I've tried through GamesForWindows but that's problematic as well.
When downloaded, I click Play and nothing happens, so that's another troublesome method.
 

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I've followed from your link (post 15) and still no joy.

This is a snapshot of where the files are on my computer.....

1671co5.jpg


Clicking on either Tinker.exe or via the icon in the games area of the stary menu results in a UAC message saying "Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?"
I hit 'Yes', the cursor goes into 'thinking' mode for a few moments, and then nothing happens.
 

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You need to actually install the game. Click on Game.msi and then, once the installation has finished, click on DXSETUP.exe to install the relevant DX files.
This is what my games folder for that game looks like after installation:
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JamieH said:
I've tried through GamesForWindows but that's problematic as well.
When downloaded, I click Play and nothing happens, so that's another troublesome method.
Click to expand...


when i was on GamesForWindows download, after dl finished i had to click myself the link install and then click play...and it went all fine.

I guess you have done that already

Edit (Correcting Path):

The folder is in:
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Corporation\Tinker.exe
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE

and no tinker appears in
c:\Programs\Microsoft Games

I'm on a x64.
And the only thing is when you do get registered, the game connect you to the internet before starting (looks it is optional)...i do not mind, but for those...

Maybe you should delete all files and retry.
 
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Thanks, this was the best thing to come from Vista Ultimate extras.
 

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Does anyone have any solutions as to what other Tinker files go where (i.e. the music files)?
 

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Hi JamieH,

Reading through this thread it seems some have already tried to help with your issue. So I say this - if you see the program in "Programs and Features" uninstall it. If you do not see it, it is not installed!!!

Programs and Features.JPG

Either way - go here Tinker and "Download" Games For Windows Live" (GFWL) Then install Tinker. Note that you will need GFWL up and running, plus a GFWL account to be able to install and play the game. - follow the instructions.

If the program (Tinker) is properly installed, the only files in the folder should be these...



And the folder will be located in either...

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Tinker -(64-bit)
or...
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Tinker - (32-bit)

This is the "Official" microsoft way to get Tinker. If you're still having problems, than I have no other solution at this time.

Good luck.
 
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I've had a look, and I can't find any separate media files for Tinker anywhere. I can only assume that they are embedded in either the .dat or .exe files (or both).
 

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Dwarf said:
I've had a look, and I can't find any separate media files for Tinker anywhere. I can only assume that they are embedded in either the .dat or .exe files (or both).
Click to expand...

GFWL? :)
 

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Wow that looks rediculously bizaar. I must have.
 

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Microsoft Tinker game : ex Vista 2008/2009

Hi


Unfortunately this game will not run if relying on previous comments !

DEFINITIVE ANSWER

I have the standard 32 bit Tinker game, v 1.3, with 160 levels.... working 100% in latest Windows 10 64 bit build 19042.844, and therefore should run In Windows 7/8 without problems.

Contact me if virus checked files needed ( not a scam ) or direction to downloads
There are 2 extra .dll's and Directx 2010 .exe required in addition to game download.
 
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