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*# Identify your Local Area Connection, then type in <code>netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface 10 mtu=1492 store=persistent</code><br>Replace "10" with the value for your Local Area Connection from the first command's results. This may need to be run every time you want to play the game. | *# Identify your Local Area Connection, then type in <code>netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface 10 mtu=1492 store=persistent</code><br>Replace "10" with the value for your Local Area Connection from the first command's results. This may need to be run every time you want to play the game. | ||
{{ii}} This problem arises because GFWL tries to alter your [[Wikipedia:Maximum transmission unit|network connection's MTU]] before using it. | {{ii}} This problem arises because GFWL tries to alter your [[Wikipedia:Maximum transmission unit|network connection's MTU]] before using it. | ||
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+ | ==='Can't connect to LIVE. A DNS lookup failed to locate the LIVE servers.' error message=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} These instructions are written with Windows 10 in mind but are probably largely the same for Win 7/8/8.1 | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Flush all DNS entries in cache & change default DNS servers to OpenDNS servers|ref=<ref>[https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/529115/dns-lookup-failed-i-have-no-idea-what-this-is-or-how-to-fix-it-what-do-i-do/?p=3327400 DNS lookup failed? I have no idea what this is or how to fix it. What do I do?]</ref>}} | ||
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+ | Flush the DNS entries from your DNS cache | ||
+ | # Press Windows key + X. Select 'Command Prompt (Admin)'. | ||
+ | # Type the following:- ipconfig /flushdns | ||
+ | # Press Enter. | ||
+ | # Type:- exit then press Enter to close the command prompt window. | ||
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+ | Change your DNS servers to OpenDNS servers | ||
+ | # Open the Control Panel (press Start key and type control panel to find it). | ||
+ | # Under the 'Network and Internet' header click 'View network status and tasks'. | ||
+ | # Select the current network used for your internet connection (eg 'Ethernet' or 'Wifi 1'), right-click and select 'Properties' from the context menu. | ||
+ | # Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' from the 'This connection uses the following items' box. Click 'Properties' button. | ||
+ | # Click the checkbox labelled 'Use the following DNS server addresses:' | ||
+ | # In the 'Preferred DNS server:' box type or copy-paste in 208.67.222.222. | ||
+ | # In the 'Alternative DNS server:' box type or copy-paste in 208.67.220.220. | ||
+ | # Click 'OK' and then click 'Close' for internet connection's Properties window. | ||
+ | # Sign out of your Windows log-in or restart your PC for changes to take affect. | ||
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Revision as of 23:29, 12 August 2017
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Windows | May 29, 2007 |
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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'Can't connect to LIVE. A DNS lookup failed to locate the LIVE servers.' error message
- These instructions are written with Windows 10 in mind but are probably largely the same for Win 7/8/8.1
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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