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| − | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Update Games for Windows Marketplace Client (Windows 8 and later)}} | |
| + | Install the latest [http://www.xbox.com/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient Games for Windows Marketplace Client]. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the Sign-in Assistant}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Install the Sign-in Assistant}} | ||
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# Install the Sign-in Assistant: | # Install the Sign-in Assistant: | ||
#* Vista and 7: [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26686 Windows Live Sign-in Assistant]. | #* Vista and 7: [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26686 Windows Live Sign-in Assistant]. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure Sign-in Assistant service is running}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Ensure Sign-in Assistant service is running}} | ||
{{ii}} If the Sign-in Assistant is installed but not working the service might not be running. | {{ii}} If the Sign-in Assistant is installed but not working the service might not be running. | ||
| + | {{ii}} These steps do not apply to Windows 8. | ||
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# Go to Services: | # Go to Services: | ||
#* Vista and 7: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>services.msc</code>, press {{key|Enter}}. | #* Vista and 7: open the Start screen/Start menu, type <code>services.msc</code>, press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 11 May 2014
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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.
- 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 can be downloaded here
Issues unresolved
- If you still have any issues with GFWL, please use XLiveLess
Issues fixed
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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Error 80048821 when using two-factor authentication
- If you have enabled two-factor authentication for your Microsoft account you must sign in with an app password.[3]
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Password contains special characters
- Passwords need to be under 16 characters; using non-alphanumeric characters such as $%&%^>< may cause sign-in problems.
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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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Crashes
Many people have problems with GFWL crashing in-game or when launching. See Games For Windows - Live Crashing SOLUTION for a fix.
Creating a local profile
- Local profiles don't need internet access.
- Multiplayer, achievements, DLC downloading and in-game patching are unavailable.
- 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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