Difference between revisions of "Games for Windows - LIVE"
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===Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in=== | ===Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall updated client}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall updated client|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
# 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. | ||
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===Backing up saves=== | ===Backing up saves=== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Back up XLive folder}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Back up XLive folder|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
# Back up the game's normal save folder. | # Back up the game's normal save folder. | ||
# Back up the XLive folder: <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> | # Back up the XLive folder: <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Backing up installers for games purchased through the Marketplace}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Backing up installers for games purchased through the Marketplace|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
# Download the game through the Marketplace client but do not install it yet. | # Download the game through the Marketplace client but do not install it yet. | ||
# Go to the downloads folder, found in the following location by default: | # Go to the downloads folder, found in the following location by default: | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Backing up patch update installers}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Backing up patch update installers|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
# Allow the game to download the update in-game when prompted. | # Allow the game to download the update in-game when prompted. | ||
# Cancel the UAC prompt or installer window when it appears. | # Cancel the UAC prompt or installer window when it appears. | ||
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====In-game interface does not open==== | ====In-game interface does not open==== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|[[#Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in|Reinstall client]]}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|[[#Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in|Reinstall client]]|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Make sure you logged in the desktop client at least once}} | + | {{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 | ||
# Type ''Games for Windows'' | # Type ''Games for Windows'' | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Install the Sign-in Assistant}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Install the Sign-in Assistant|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
{{ii}} These steps do not apply to Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} These steps do not apply to Windows 8 and later. | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Ensure Sign-in Assistant service is running}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Ensure Sign-in Assistant service is running|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
{{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 and later. | {{ii}} These steps do not apply to Windows 8 and later. | ||
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====Code: 8015403A error==== | ====Code: 8015403A error==== | ||
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Try to log in [https://account.xbox.com/Account/Signin website]}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Try to log in [https://account.xbox.com/Account/Signin website]|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Try "Sign in with a different gamertag" in the Windows Live ID dropdown menu}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Try "Sign in with a different gamertag" in the Windows Live ID dropdown menu|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
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| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Create local profile}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Create local profile|ref={{cn|date=April 2017}}}} |
# While in any game sign out of your existing profile (if you are signed in), then choose Create New Profile. | # While in any game sign out of your existing profile (if you are signed in), then choose Create New Profile. | ||
# Choose Create New Profile again. | # Choose Create New Profile again. | ||
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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