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Revision as of 08:59, 1 March 2018
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Windows | May 29, 2007 |
Key points
- Requires installation of the latest version to function on Windows 8 and later.
- The Marketplace was closed on August 25, 2013 for new purchases; existing purchases can still be downloaded,[1] although the service is prone to outages.[2][3][4]
- DRM: varies; see List of Games for Windows - LIVE games.
- 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.
Download
- Remove any existing version of the GFWL Marketplace or LIVE Redistributable.
- Download and install the Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Issues unresolved
- If you still have any issues with GFWL, use XLiveLess
Issues fixed
Crashes, errors, impossible to log-in
Reinstall updated client[citation needed] |
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Backing up saves
Back up XLive folder[citation needed] |
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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.[5]
Move saves to new gamertag |
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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.
Backing up installers for games purchased through the Marketplace[citation needed] |
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Backing up patch update installers[citation needed] |
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Sign-in problems
In-game interface does not open
Reinstall client[citation needed] |
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Make sure you logged in the desktop client at least once[citation needed] |
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Install the Sign-in Assistant[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Ensure Sign-in Assistant service is running[citation needed] |
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Code: 8015403A error
Try to log in website[citation needed] |
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Code: 80048821 error
If two-factor authentication is enabled, create a new app password[6] |
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Try "Sign in with a different gamertag" in the Windows Live ID dropdown menu[citation needed] |
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Password contains special characters
Change incompatible password[citation needed] |
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Cannot connect in-game
Your Microsoft account might be able to log into other Microsoft services but not GfWL.
Attempt workarounds[citation needed] |
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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
Flush all DNS entries in cache & change default DNS servers to OpenDNS servers[9] |
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Flush the DNS entries from your DNS cache
Change your DNS servers to OpenDNS servers
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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).
Create local profile[citation needed] |
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"Games for Windows – LIVE has encountered a corrupted file" error during ZDPP check
Run Zdp.exe[10] |
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Games not saving under Windows 8/8.1/10
Uninstall & reinstall client with Windows 7 compatibility and as Admin[11] |
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References
- ↑ Wayback Machine: PC Marketplace closing | PC Marketplace - Xbox.com
- ↑ NeoGAF - Games for Windows Live purchases no longer downloadable from client [Edit: Fixed] - last accessed on 2018-02-26
- ↑ Microsoft Community - GFWL keeps saying there was an error retrieving your purchase history. please sign out and try again later. - last accessed on 2018-02-26
- ↑ Steam Community - There was an error retrieving your purchase history - last accessed on 2018-02-26
- ↑ PSA: If you change your Windows Live gamer tag name, all of your GFWL save games will disappear.
- ↑ Games For Windows live marketplace Code: 80048821 - Microsoft Community
- ↑ 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
- ↑ DNS lookup failed? I have no idea what this is or how to fix it. What do I do?
- ↑ Fix: Dark Souls Prepare to Die Games for Windows Live Zero Day Protection not unlocking | Screened by Slimm
- ↑ How to fix Games for Windows Live on Windows 8 Pro x64 (And Windows 10 too!)