People could download them, but Solitaire and Minesweeper didn't come bundled. But perhaps Microsoft has realized its mistake because it is bringing back Solitaire for Windows 10.

Solitaire, Hearts, Mahjong, and Minesweeper don't come with Windows anymore—but there's a way to get them all back.

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