Windows 10: Playing CD games on widows 10

My dad just found a ton of old cd games like Hitman codename 47. He brought home a cd player for pc and I spent hours trying to figure out how to download them. Can someone tell me how?

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Java not working- can't play games

Hi Kathy,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with java while playing games and also CD are not getting detected after upgrading to Windows 10.
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

• What is the make and model of the laptop?
• Are you facing issues while playing games using Internet Explorer?
• Do you get any error messages while inserting CD?
• Is the issue specific with a particular CD?

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

1. Java plugin is not registered in the browser.

2. Java did not properly install.

Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

If you are facing issues with Java while playing games using Internet Explorer also, please follow the steps in the article and check if it helps.

https://www.java.com/en/download/help/ie_tips.xml

Method 2:

To resolve the issue with CD not getting detected, I suggest you to run hardware and troubleshooter to check if basic hardware settings are set correctly.

a) Press the Windows key on the
keyboard.

b) Type troubleshooter in the search box
and then press enter.

c) Select “Hardware and Sound” from the Troubleshooter Window.

d) Select “Hardware and Devices”.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

CD plays one disc incorrectly

For us to isolate the issue, we would like to clarify if you were referring to another computer when you said
"The CD plays fine elsewhere so it is OK." on your first post. If so, is it both running Windows 10 version?

To identify the exact reason why the issue is happening, we suggest playing the disc manually using the steps below:

• Type File Explorer on Cortana/Search bar, then click it.
  
• On the File Explorer window, click This PC.
• Right-click on the CD drive then, click Open.
  
  
• The music files will show up, choose a certain music to play.

Let us know if the music will respond accordingly.

 

Can't play pyramid solitaire game in Windows 10

Hi Lee,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



Please share this:

• 
  Are you playing the game online or offline?
  

I suggest you to try installing the game in compatibility mode and check:

Follow these steps to install the game in compatibility mode.

• 
  Download the game from the manufacturer’s website.
  
• 
  Right-click on the game setup file and click on
  ‘properties’.
  
• 
  Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box
  ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 10 from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
  
  
  

Hope this helps. Feel free to get back to us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.



Thanks and regards,

Jenith