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Games for Windows Marketplace Install Failed: How to Fix
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Games for Windows Live is a popular gaming service for Windows, but it has been reported that it has some problems on Windows 10.
Namely, users report thatgamesthat use Games for Windows Live won’t work onWindows 10, and the list ofgamesincludes many populargamesthat were released a few years ago.
Thesegamesstill have a great number of fans, so you can see why not being able to run them on Windows 10 can be such a problem for avid gamers. Speaking of problems, here’s what our readers reported in connection to GFWL.
Where can this error occur and what does it look like?
So if you’re having issues with Games for Windows Live on Windows 10, you should have a look at our solutions.
How do I fix Games For Windows Live issues on Windows 10?
1. Reinstall Games for Windows Live
As mentioned, to uninstall the program in the first place, we suggest using dedicated uninstaller software, for clean removal. This is just to make sure that the process runs completely, without leaving traces in your system, which might cause trouble later on.
A standard uninstall sits in the shadows of a professional uninstall, which removes all residues, including checking for leftovers after the regular uninstall.
Someuninstaller softwarealso has user-friendly interfaces, allowing you to view all installed applications on your PC in a single window. To make things easier, you can locate and remove unwanted apps faster and safer.
2. Install Live Sign-in Assistant
If the previous solution doesn’t work try downloading the latest Live Sign-in Assistant fromthe official Microsoft page. After downloading and installing Live Sign-in assistant enter your login details and try launching yourgames.
3. Transfer all xlive files
That’s about it, we hope this article helped you to solve the problem with Games for Windows Live in Windows 10. If you have any comments or questions, just write them down in the comments.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
