Minesweeper — Windows XP
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Minesweeper for Windows XP — run it in your browser

Classic Minesweeper with Beginner, Intermediate and Expert boards, the smiley face and the red 7-segment counters.

▶ Open Minesweeper in Windows XP

About Minesweeper in Windows XP

Minesweeper has shipped with Windows since 3.1 (1992) and was written to teach mouse use, especially right-clicking. The Windows XP version keeps the original rules: the first click is always safe, a 9×9 board hides 10 mines, 16×16 hides 40 and 30×16 hides 99. The best times are kept in a table, and chording with both buttons clears neighbours quickly.

What works in this simulator

  • Beginner 9×9, Intermediate 16×16, Expert 30×16 and Custom boards
  • Right-click flags, ? marks, chord with both buttons
  • Best Times table that survives reload
  • First click is never a mine

Frequently asked questions

How many mines are on each Minesweeper difficulty?
Beginner is 9×9 with 10 mines, Intermediate 16×16 with 40 mines and Expert 30×16 with 99 mines. Game > Custom lets you choose your own size.
Can I play Windows XP Minesweeper online for free?
Yes. Open Minesweeper on winxp.si: it runs in the browser with no download, and your Best Times are kept after a reload.

This is a free recreation of Windows XP Professional SP2 (Luna blue theme) written in HTML, CSS and JavaScript — nothing is downloaded or installed, and your files stay in your own browser. Open the full Windows XP desktop.

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