Windows 10: Can't run original Tetris on Win10

Discus and support Can't run original Tetris on Win10 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; It ran fine in WinXP (can't remember whether I used any compatibility mode), now I can't run it even in compatibility mode (Win95 nor XP). I tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Alfred001, Feb 10, 2017.

  1. Alfred001 Win User

    Can't run original Tetris on Win10


    It ran fine in WinXP (can't remember whether I used any compatibility mode), now I can't run it even in compatibility mode (Win95 nor XP). I tried compatibility troubleshooter, no joy. Can anything be done?

    :)
     
    Alfred001, Feb 10, 2017
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  2. Preinstalled games on E71

    Hi shannie



    Looking at a E71 running v400.21.013 as you say there is an empty "Games" folder now but can't remember whether Tetris & Tiger Woods were then when first acquired.
     
    scoobyman---01, Feb 10, 2017
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  3. DVScott Win User
    Windows 10/Card Games

    The problem appears to apply to most of the old games that ran on Windows XP. These include card games such as the original Solitair (sol.exe), MS Hearts, Freecell, Tripeaks etc as well as other games such as Wordzap, Reversi and Tetris. Many of these
    games required the use of dll files such as "cards" and "weputil" to run, but I don't see why this should not be possible under Windows 10.

    When you click the exe files for these games, you get the message "This app can't run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher."

    I appreciate that more modern versions of many of these exist, but the game play and visuals do not mirror the original versions.
     
    DVScott, Feb 10, 2017
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  4. Bree New Member

    Can't run original Tetris on Win10

    Was that a 32-bit XP? and is your Windows 10 64-bit? If so, I'm afraid your Tetris is most likely 16-bit app. A 32-bit OS can run 16/32 bit apps, but a 64-bit OS can only run 32/64 bit apps.

    A virtual machine or DosBox may be the only way...
     
  5. Alfred001 Win User
    Yup, the XP was 32 bit. Darn it!
     
    Alfred001, Feb 21, 2017
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  6. clam1952 Win User
    Try the Tetris from Crystal Office works well in Win10 and looks pretty much like the original as far as I can remember. I use it when having a break from the Simulator I'm creating stuff for and am suffering brain ache ;o)

    The best Tetris game ever!
     
    clam1952, Apr 5, 2018
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