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{{Fixbox/fix|Move saves to new gamertag|ref=<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/vs0zd/psa_if_you_change_your_windows_live_gamer_tag/c574zo9</ref>}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Move saves to new gamertag|ref=<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/vs0zd/psa_if_you_change_your_windows_live_gamer_tag/c574zo9</ref>}} | ||
# Log into the game with your new gamertag and save the game to make the new folder, then exit the game. | # Log into the game with your new gamertag and save the game to make the new folder, then exit the game. | ||
− | # Go to the game's save folder, e.g. for [[Fallout 3]] this is <code>%USERPROFILE%\ | + | # Go to the game's save folder, e.g. for [[Fallout 3]] this is <code>%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Fallout3\Saves\</code>. |
# Move everything from the old gamertag's folder to the new one, replacing all existing files. | # Move everything from the old gamertag's folder to the new one, replacing all existing files. | ||
# If it worked your saves will now show up in-game under the new gamertag. | # If it worked your saves will now show up in-game under the new gamertag. |
Revision as of 11:05, 14 April 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
- The Windows Live Sign-in Assistant must be installed and running for the in-game interface to work.
- These steps do not apply to Windows 8.
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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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