Difference between revisions of "Games for Windows - LIVE"
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# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable. | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows – LIVE Redistributable. | ||
# Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace. | # Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace. | ||
− | # | + | # Reinstall [[#Download|latest version]]. |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Make sure you logged in the desktop client at least once|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Make sure you logged in the desktop client at least once|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} | ||
# Open start menu/screen | # Open start menu/screen | ||
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# Open the client and log in there | # Open the client and log in there | ||
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− | {{ii}} Fails to install if Windows Update service is disabled | + | {{ii}} Fails to install if Windows Update service is disabled{{CN|We sure this is about wuauserv and not BITS? Since that's what for example what GTA4 uses to update XLive - also http://archive.is/AvrJA}} |
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− | {{ii}} Passwords need to be under 16 characters<ref>[http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2012/09/21/this-ridiculous-microsoft-longer-accepts-long-passwords-shortens/ Microsoft No Longer Accepts Long Passwords, Shortens Them For You | The Next Web]</ref><ref>[http://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/79382/is-it-true-that-microsoft-doesnt-allow-more-than-16-characters-in-their-hotmail/#88412 security - Is it true that Microsoft doesn't allow more than 16 characters in their Hotmail password? - Web Applications Stack Exchange]</ref> | + | {{ii}} Passwords need to be under 16 [[Wikipedia:ASCII#Printable characters|ASCII]] characters<ref>[http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2012/09/21/this-ridiculous-microsoft-longer-accepts-long-passwords-shortens/ Microsoft No Longer Accepts Long Passwords, Shortens Them For You | The Next Web]</ref><ref>[http://webapps.stackexchange.com/questions/79382/is-it-true-that-microsoft-doesnt-allow-more-than-16-characters-in-their-hotmail/#88412 security - Is it true that Microsoft doesn't allow more than 16 characters in their Hotmail password? - Web Applications Stack Exchange]</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:10, 23 May 2017
May 29, 2007
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Key points
- Use the same Microsoft account and gamertag across other Xbox services.
- Only available in Xbox Live Countries and Regions; players outside these areas must use a local profile.
- Most games are region-locked on Steam, Latin America Users cannot view or purchase these games.
- DRM: varies; see List of Games for Windows - LIVE games.
- The Marketplace was closed on August 25, 2013 for new purchases; existing purchases can still be downloaded.[1]
Download
- Latest version (3.5.95.0) can be downloaded here
Issues unresolved
- If you still have any issues with GFWL, use XLiveLess
Issues fixed
Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in
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Backing up saves
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Moving saves between gamertags
- If you rename your gamertag or switch to a different one your existing saves won't be shown in-game.[2]
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Backing up installers
- Installation files are normally deleted after installation is complete; you can back them up to avoid having to download them again.
- Games reinstalled from backups will not show up as installed in the Marketplace client but will otherwise work normally.
- You may also want to keep a copy of your game keys, accessible from the Marketplace client by going to the item and then choosing View Game Keys.
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Sign-in problems
In-game interface does not open
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Code: 8015403A error
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Code: 80048821 error
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Password contains special characters
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Cannot connect in-game
Your Microsoft account might be able to log into other Microsoft services but not GfWL.
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Creating a local profile
- Local profiles don't need internet access.
- Multiplayer, achievements, DLC downloading and in-game patching are unavailable (many games can be patched manually; refer to the individual game pages for details).
- Local profiles can't be used for games that are multiplayer-only or always-online (e.g. Age of Empires Online).
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"Games for Windows – LIVE has encountered a corrupted file" error during ZDPP check
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Games not saving under Windows 8/8.1/10
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References
- ↑ PC Marketplace closing | PC Marketplace - Xbox.com
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/vs0zd/psa_if_you_change_your_windows_live_gamer_tag/
- ↑ Microsoft No Longer Accepts Long Passwords, Shortens Them For You | The Next Web
- ↑ security - Is it true that Microsoft doesn't allow more than 16 characters in their Hotmail password? - Web Applications Stack Exchange