Windows update deleted Solitaire? Here’s how to restore it

by Tashreef Shareef

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Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services... Read more

Posted: Jul 24, 2019

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Solitaire remains one of the most played computer games of all time. However, recently some users have reported that after the Windows 10 update, the game is nowhere to be found. You can find many users complaining of Windows 10 update deleted Solitaire in the Microsoft Community Forums.

W10 updated overnight, lost Spider Solitaire, AGAIN! How to get it back and keep this from happening?

Here are a couple of troubleshooting tips that can help you restore deleted Solitaire game in Windows 10.

How do I restore Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

1. Run Windows Store App Troubleshooter

1. Click on Start and select Settings.
2. Click on Update and Security.
3. Choose the Troubleshooter tab from the left pane.
4. Scroll down to “Find and fix other problems” and click on “Windows Store Apps“.
   
5.  Click on Run the Troubleshooter. 
6. Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter will scan and detect any problems. If found, it will try to fix the issues automatically.
7. Once done, close the troubleshooter and reboot the system.
8. Now check if the Solitaire apps are working on your system.

If you are a fan of classic Microsoft Cruel Solitaire, learn how to get it on Windows 10 now!

2.  Check for Solitaire App Update

1. If the app is outdated and incompatible with the latest version of Windows 10, it may not work properly. One way to resolve this issue is to check for any pending updates for the app.
2. Open the Windows Store app and search for Microsoft Solitaire collection. Click the Update button if visible.
   
3. In case you see Get button, you may need to install the app all again. Click the Get button and Windows Store will install the app.

3. Roll Back to the Previous Build

1. Click on Start and select Settings.
2. Go to Update and Security.
   
   
3. Click the Recovery tab.
   
4. Under “Go back to the previous version of Windows 10” click on “Get Started” button.
   Note: This option is only available for 10 days after the build was installed.
5. Now follow the on-screen instructions to roll back to the previous version of Windows 10.

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