Yeah, I was messing about trying to speed up my machine and inadvertantly got rid of a few optional files including Solitaire etc. I also very cleverly emptied the recycle bin including the Norton protected files. Sytem restore doesn't want to play ball and the wife is beginning to twitch without solitaire....Can any of you clever folks help a non techie?
(XP Home)

Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Windows Components > Accessories > Games

If already ticked, clear the tick, Apply (or OK). When the normal cursor returns, repeat, this time putting a tick back against games.

That's brilliant...saved my hide :D ;)

Morning Joni, you could have rung you know! :)

Yeah but I can't afford your charges ;)....Mornin'