Windows Online

Windows Online was an online service where players could play Windows games such as Minesweeper and Hearts online. Servers were available in United Kingdom, Jetania, most of Western Europe, South America and the Middle East. Players required to create an account before playing. The website was officially launched on 1st March, 2002.

2002-2007
Used from 1st March, 2002 until 28th January, 2007.

2007-2009
Used from 29th January, 2007 until 25th October, 2009.

2009-2012
Used from 26th October, 2009 until 30th September, 2012.

2012-2013
Used from 1st October, 2012 until 29th December, 2013.

On 16th November, 2012, it was announced that all Windows Online servers would cease in Summer 2013 so Microsoft could focus on other products. After two delays, and despite Twitter campaigns to save the service, the website and all of its servers were closed on 29th December, 2013 at 11:00p.m. (GMT). The Windows Online website now redirects to the Microsoft website.