Can I get my Windows games to work?

[ConfusednotCom]

I have Win7 HP (for refurbished machines, if that matters), and when I try to play the installed games, I get the message "Executable for (insert name of game) has stopped working". It also says Windows is checking for a solution to the problem, but nothing comes up within a couple of minutes, which is when I lose patience...

I gather this is far from an unknown problem. Is there any way I can sort it out; download from somewhere, do it within what's already on the computer, or am I stuffed?

Please help...

ConfusednotCom

 

[Sygron]

As for as I know there are a lot of reasons that it can`t work.
So a bit more specific information is welcome.
Do you have this with all installed games?
Do you also have the same problem when you install a new game?
Tried to re-install one of the games, and still get the same message?

Seems to me that the installation didn`t went well or got corrupted so re-installing a game should fix it.

 

[ConfusednotCom]

Chess Titans works; nothing else does. On some I get the "Executable for.... has stopped working", on the others just a message that the game has stopped working.

I've just HAD to change from Windows XP, and nothing is where it should be.... How do I get to the install/uninstall programmes screen? If I uninstall them, where will I find them to reinstall them?

All I want is Hearts and Freecell working. I don't mind paying for them, but where can I get them from?

I have no plans to install any other games.

 

[maxie]

Hi there ... Read the Link below and see if any of those solutions work for you ...

Windows 7 games not working. Get the following error - Executable for - Microsoft Community

 

[ConfusednotCom]

Opening with C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games; Tried with Freecell and Hearts; both said "Executable has stopped working"

SFC: found nothing wrong,no change after running it.

Turning off all the games, restarting, then ticking just Freecell and Hearts, then restarting; they're still ticked, but still say " "Executable has stopped working".

Thank you, Maxie, but still no joy.

 

[z3r010]

If you want to carry on posting here then cut the swearing

 

[grits]

Thanks Julian.

 

[Layback Bear]

This works for me on Windows 7 Home Premium and Pro.
Start Orb/ type Windows features and you will see Turn Windows Features on or off. Tick on it.
A page will come up and take a few seconds to load.
At the top will be Games. Expand it and you will see a list of games. Put check marks in the games you want.
Then go back to the Start Orb and type Games and you will see Games Explorer tick on it and you will see the new chosen game. Drag and drop the new added game to Desktop and you will get a Icon.

 

[ConfusednotCom]

B****r swearing? Oh dear... I must admit the expletive in another thread was heartfelt, mind, but I take your point.

Fair enough, though, Julian; your forum, your rules.

Thanks Layback Bear, but that doesn't work.

 

[Layback Bear]

I have did some editing to my last post so try it again.

Who is Julian?

 

[ConfusednotCom]

Julian is one of the Admin team, aka Z3R010.

Tried the new tactic, Layback Bear; I still get "Executable has stopped working".

 

[maxie]

Did you try Compatibility Mode Page 2 in the Link i Posted

 

[Layback Bear]

Just for information.

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[ConfusednotCom]

Thanks Maxie. If I understand you correctly, what you wanted me to try is: " ...to change the compatibility to win 7 or other version that will work with win 7 this will have to be done in the program x86 folder and if you right click the game then choose restore earlier version click on the compatibility tab from the drop down box select win 7 then at the bottom of the same box choose change settings for all users and make sure the compatibility tab corresponds with your operating system and this may work."

I've tried it, opening the games folder from "all programs" then right-clicking on the game, but when I click to "restore previous version" I do not get a compatibility tab. I've restored the previous version (from 2009) on one game, but it makes no difference - I still get "Executable has stopped working". AArgh!

What is an x86 folder, by the way, and how do I get to it?

 

[Sygron]

X86 folder is your program files folder for 32-bit programs.
You only have a X86 folder if you have installed your computer with 64-bit Windows.

Then you`ll have:
C:\Program Files\
C:\Program Files (x86)\

With 32-bit you only have:
C:\Program Files\

You can check it in the properties of you computer under system:
System type: 64-bit Operating System

 

[ConfusednotCom]

The OS is 64-bit, but when I go to C:\Program Files (x86)\ the games folder is not there. When I go to C:\Program Files\ the folder is there, but when I open the folder then right-click on the game, then click to "restore previous version" I do not get a compatibility tab. I've restored the previous version (from 2009) on one game, but it makes no difference - I still get "Executable has stopped working". AArgh! still.....