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> stupid non-uninstallable games icons in start menu You can remove them now. At least I was able to in the Windows 10 v.2004 update. Why Candy Crush is includ

> stupid non-uninstallable games icons in start menu You can remove them now. At least I was able to in the Windows 10 v.2004 update. Why Candy Crush is included with Windows 10 Pro however is beyond me.

qayxc 6y ago
Why was Solitaire bundled even with the NT (i.e. enterprise/business) versions of Windows? No one ever questioned that, but everybody takes issue with Candy Crush? Weird...
- michaelt 6y ago
  People see it as less analogous to Solitaire, and more analogous to the McAfee crapware you get bundled with cheap PCs.
  - qayxc 6y ago
    And why is that? I never even once played Solitaire and uninstalled Candy Crush without even looking at it. What's the deal with this sudden hatred towards nonsense that was installed 35 years ago as well and had a way bigger impact on system resources (in terms of disk space and screen real-estate) than Candy Crush? Is it because it's a mobile port - too colourful and too in-your-face about it being a mindless pastime than a boomer-style virtual card game that even came with a "boss-key"?
    - jorams 6y ago
      Solitaire and the other games were included just as features. You had to seek them out, and they were there for you to enjoy if you wanted. Candy Crush is given prime real estate in the start menu, and is a highly commercial game with in-app-purchases. It's a straight-up advert.
- tosers4 6y ago
  Solitaire is not asking you for money
  - qayxc 6y ago
    Well, you are free to not start the app, unpin it from the start menu and even uninstall it, so what's the problem?
    - tosers4 6y ago
      there have been reports of it appearing again, at least in W10's early days.
  - Nextgrid 6y ago
    I believe it does now in its latest iteration. I bet it will also ask you to "rate" it in the store.
- npongratz 6y ago
  I always assumed Solitaire was included with Windows to help people learn how to use a mouse.
- disposedtrolley 6y ago
  > Why was Solitaire bundled even with the NT (i.e. enterprise/business) versions of Windows? I mean, everybody knows you’re supposed to sneak in a game or two in between spreadsheets.

qayxc 6y ago

Why was Solitaire bundled even with the NT (i.e. enterprise/business) versions of Windows? No one ever questioned that, but everybody takes issue with Candy Crush? Weird...

michaelt 6y ago
People see it as less analogous to Solitaire, and more analogous to the McAfee crapware you get bundled with cheap PCs.
- qayxc 6y ago
  And why is that? I never even once played Solitaire and uninstalled Candy Crush without even looking at it. What's the deal with this sudden hatred towards nonsense that was installed 35 years ago as well and had a way bigger impact on system resources (in terms of disk space and screen real-estate) than Candy Crush? Is it because it's a mobile port - too colourful and too in-your-face about it being a mindless pastime than a boomer-style virtual card game that even came with a "boss-key"?
  - jorams 6y ago
    Solitaire and the other games were included just as features. You had to seek them out, and they were there for you to enjoy if you wanted. Candy Crush is given prime real estate in the start menu, and is a highly commercial game with in-app-purchases. It's a straight-up advert.
tosers4 6y ago
Solitaire is not asking you for money
- qayxc 6y ago
  Well, you are free to not start the app, unpin it from the start menu and even uninstall it, so what's the problem?
  - tosers4 6y ago
    there have been reports of it appearing again, at least in W10's early days.
- Nextgrid 6y ago
  I believe it does now in its latest iteration. I bet it will also ask you to "rate" it in the store.
npongratz 6y ago
I always assumed Solitaire was included with Windows to help people learn how to use a mouse.
disposedtrolley 6y ago
> Why was Solitaire bundled even with the NT (i.e. enterprise/business) versions of Windows? I mean, everybody knows you’re supposed to sneak in a game or two in between spreadsheets.