Default installation of minesweeper looks like crippleware

Discus and support Default installation of minesweeper looks like crippleware in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; The original Minesweeper had additional keystrokes to move the game along a little more, such as (IIRC) Shift+right mousebutton. It doesn't seem like... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Paul_King, Jul 23, 2016.

  1. Paul_King
    Paul_King Guest

    Default installation of minesweeper looks like crippleware


    The original Minesweeper had additional keystrokes to move the game along a little more, such as (IIRC) Shift+right mousebutton. It doesn't seem like anything like that works any longer. While I like Minesweeper, I don't like it enough to have to pay for
    the possibility of getting those keys back. Back in the 90s, when they did that to software, we called it "crippleware" to refer to a software that had features disabled on purpose so that you could buy a version that functions properly.

    :)
     
    Paul_King, Jul 23, 2016
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  2. HejMissty
    HejMissty Guest
    1.5 click

    Ok, thank you for that rather disappointing answer, but I really appreciate that you dug into the topic. I guess I'll continue to play minesweeper from a previous windows installation. I've been playing minesweeper for some twenty years. Every now and then
    I've learned a new technique that after a certain learning period helped me to set new time records. This new touch friendly version of minesweeper is actually rather amusing, but when you try to play it using the 1.5 click technique it feels like the game
    is not responding and that something is wrong. So frustrating. Let me know if you manage to integrate the function in the new minesweeper! A new option for those old school players maybe? Default installation of minesweeper looks like crippleware ;)
     
    HejMissty, Jul 23, 2016
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  3. detrock
    detrock Guest
    some errors

    Hi,

    after installation of Jigsaw
    under Windows 8.1, the xbox-login
    is ok.

    in classic-mode no
    collections are loaded.
    (charging) and nothing happens.

    It will be switched to the "desktop"
    and the game will start next leg
    reinitialized.

    Daily Challanges the same. "Loading"
    and then nothing.

    Other MS Games (eg
    Mahjong, Minesweeper) function properly. A fresh Installation doesn't work.

    Do you have a solution for this?

    many greetings

    Ralf
     
    detrock, Jul 23, 2016
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  4. Hi4711 Win User

    0xC03F300D error code logging in to Microsoft Mahjong

    Today I've installed the latest Windows 10 update and still getting the error signing in to Microsoft Minesweeper. The restore down/maximize button is missing from Minesweeper window.
  5. WoWAimz Win User

    Achievements not being obtained

    Yes, I am always logged in when playing the games. It is set to automatically log me in.

    I have Mahjong, Taptiles, Minesweeper & Solitaire installed. Minesweeper is the only one I'm having issues with regarding Achievements. I have uninstalled it and re-installed it, this did not fix my problem.
  6. mike90ramirez Win User

    I cant play

    Look if the owner account is setting like home console, uninstall and install game OR reset console to factory defaults (keeping games).

    Regards.
  7. TFMorgan Win User

    Stylus on tablet stopped working for mines and flags on last update

    Add one more. My stylus stopped working on the minesweeper game board. Finger taps still work. The stylus works everywhere else. Looking forward to the fix! Miss the stylus in Minesweeper!
  8. KevinMak Win User

    Purchased MINESWEEPER PREMIUM but still getting ads

    Thanks for the reply.

    My account appears to be tied to my Windows Login.

    I uninstalled Minesweeper, restarted tablet and logged in with my LIVE account credentials (*** Die E-Mail-Adresse wurde aus Datenschutzgründen entfernt. ***)

    I downloaded and installed minesweeper OK.

    When I start Minesweeper it says, "Checking price" and then "Do you want to install this item? Price: Free Description: Activate your game". All the while the "Xbox Games Signing In" box in the upper right corner keeps spinning and spinning.
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