How to Add Games to Windows 7

Odds are if you have Windows 7 Professional, by default these games are unavailable, but here is how you can gain access to them.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

First Steps

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    Press Start.
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    Click On Control Panel.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Category View

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    Click On "Programs".
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    Click On "Turn Windows Features On or Off" Under Programs and Features.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Icon View

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    Click on "Programs and Features".
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    Click Turn "Windows Features On or Off".
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Final Steps

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    Find "Games" and click the checkbox.
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    Click the "OK" button.
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    Now check to see if they are there (just in case).
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    You're done!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I install FIFA 12 on Windows 7?
    UnderTheRubble
    UnderTheRubble
    Community Answer
    To install FIFA 12 you need to download the software Origin. Then you need to buy the game and install it.
  • Question
    How do I download Winning Eleven on Windows 7?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You have to download Steam and buy it from there. The latest one is $14.99.
  • Question
    How do I download PC games?
    UnderTheRubble
    UnderTheRubble
    Community Answer
    There are many programs out there that have a PC game service. The most popular are Steam, Origin and Battle.net.
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Updated: October 20, 2018
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Categories: Windows 7
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