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"Retrieving deleted programmes."

Yes it's time for my monthly question.

I've been really stupid and deleted the games that come with Windows (XP), I was wondering if there is anyway of retrieving them when removed from the recycle bin? Or a site that I can re-download them from? Any help would be brilliant, cheers.

Right, i've got a friend to send the games to me via MSN. Some work fine, but others don't open it's telling me to reinstall them using Add/Remove programmes, how do I do this?

Go into Add/Remove programs then Add/Remove Windows components then Accessories and tick games. You may not need the disc, I know I don't when I want to add and remove via that way.

The folder Games can still be found under Accessories, the thing is when I highlight the folder a box at the side indicates empty. The games can also be found in Add\Remove programmes, I've tried to install them but the only option it seems to offer is delete.

Also when I try to open the folder is says that the file is at a location that is unavailable, and then it goes on to say that it could be on the hard drive of the computer or a network.

Any help would be great.

I didn't get a disc, it was already on the computer when I bought it..

Re-install them from either Add / Remove Windows Applications or your Windows XP disc.

Yes it's time for my monthly question.

I've been really stupid and deleted the games that come with Windows (XP), I was wondering if there is anyway of retrieving them when removed from the recycle bin? Or a site that I can re-download them from? Any help would be brilliant, cheers.