Games for Windows Live (GFWL) on Windows 8

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• Cannot install Games for Windows Live

  I need to install Games for Windows Live to play several games on this laptop.

  When I run gfwlivesetup, all downloads very well and gets to the point where it installs GFWL and I get the following error every time:

  "An error occurred during the installation of assembly ' Microsoft.VC90.CRT, version ="9.0.21022.8", publicKeyToken ="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b"processorArchitecture ="x 86", type ="win32 "'. See Help and Support for more information. »

  Looking through several log files, I discovered the error to be (0x8007078f) code that relates to, "connection failed: the machine you log on is protected by an authentication firewall." The specified account is not allowed to authenticate on the machine. »

  So two things come to mind. The account is authenticated and firewall. Well, my account is an administrator account and right click on gfwlivesetup and choose "run as Administrator" does not change a thing. Well, screw the router, I just take the right out of my router modem jack and plug rather the ethernet of my laptop, without going through all the ports that can be blocked. The only firewall that is up and running (the only one installed) is the MS OS firewall, so let's just turn this baby off and still the same error.

  So if we ignore all the error code (0x8007078f) completely, then we can treat the error originally presented... I see basically: processorArchitecture = "x 86", type = "win32".

  Well, I'm running a Windows 7 64 - Bit, and my processor is a Core i7-740... I am out of the resources here. I have seen many people having the same problem or similar (Google reveals a lot). So if someone is willing to stick with me throughout this, I intend to see resolved (at least for me). I only pray that as I did not reinstall Win 7 or make repairs. They do not understand all of these DVDs with the laptop.

  Thanks in advance,

  Jimmi G

  PS: System Specs

  Windows 7 Home Premium

  Intel Core i7-740

  6 GB DDR3 RAM

  GeForce GTX 460M

  Realtek HD Audio

  Hello

  The information below should be beneficial to obtain a resolution.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/games/en-us/support/pages/editgamerprofile.aspx

  http://www.Microsoft.com/games/en-us/community/pages/forums.aspx

  http://www.Microsoft.com/games/en-us/support/pages/default.aspx

  Thank you

  Aaron
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Games for Windows Live how to save GTA IV Savegames

  A few weeks back I installed (via Windows updates) Games For Windows Live and it diverted Launcher of GTA IV all my save games of this profile now gone. All progress is lost. I restarted the game from the beginning and finally reached this point.

  But there are few questions.

  How to get back up to record games. What profile must be saved from App data or similar folder. And reinstallation of one or the other or both Windows and GTA IV. I have to recognize correctly save the profile and games. Am I'll settle GFWL (reinstall on windows) or I can play games with GTA IV save and start the game with the GTA IV launcher. In short be Games For Windows Live to play GTA IV. I really hate GFWL recital that he deleted hours of gamplay saved on my drive.

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• Games for windows live cannot connect

  Games for windows live cannot connect to the internet, this problem started last week when I tried to play Dawn of war 2 online. At that time I was running Vista Ultimate 64 bit and after exhausting all existing boards on this site and many others, I decided to completely format my PC and start again with Windows 7 64 bit, but I have the same problem exact. only now my profile is no longer stored on my PC because I formatted so I can still play offline.

  After trying to connect, it says "the profile could not be connected to LIVE. "There may be a network problem or the Windows Live ID service may not be available" option on the GFWL client network status says:

  NIC: Local 2 network connection

  Internet IP address: not connected

  Local IP address: 192.168.2.9:0

  System link address: 192.168.2.9:3074

  Account PC: PC.000000000000

  UPnP: Not signed in

  PC ID: 0X10DF99910D0A00E8

  I have made the following recommended to others in similar situations, has passed all the recommended ports (TCP 53,80,443,3074) and UDP 53,88,3074, installed and running Windows fix it, Microsoft.Net 4.0 update, installed and run Winsockfix, disabled windows firewall (I have not installed any other protection software yet) compatible UPnP on my router, changed my static connection type and still no progress. My router is supported and I am in a country supported direct (UK). This my independent being, but I also experience certificate errors when you use Microsoft sites, which is strange as I said that the Web site of the company that developed the program that I use is dangerous. It's my totally finished in guys any help would REALLY be apreciated. Cheers.

  I can't believe ive finally resolved, hours after validation. the button on my motherboard battery had been dislodged and my date and time have been reset in 2009, whenever I stop my PC. everything is working fine now GFWL working and no more certificate errors.

• Impossible to update Games for Windows Live

  Games for windows Live will not uninstall

  I can't upgrade to the new version of GFWL because that will not uninstall, it keeps asking me for a CD.

  I tried to use the redistributable that I got from a game to uninstall, but it does not work either.

  You can still get a working copy of the "Windows Uninstaller Utility" from Softpedia. Simply click on the 'blue box' to the left of the description and avoid downloading the rest of the Junk software listed as "Download." now

  http://www.Softpedia.com/get/security/secure-cleaning/Windows-Installer-Cleanup-utility.shtml

  I have this installed on my Windows 7, 64-bit and used more than once. Good luck, I hope this helps.

• Games for windows live client cannot install

  Please help me to install Games For Win Live
  Vista home sp2 with 2 n 2g of ram 32-bit core system.
  After downloading the file necessary gfwl, after installation, when I try to connect using my valid passport id in the Launcher error message will produce.., stating that my client had problem and work stoppage. Need help please, I have tried with my laptop xp no problem at all, it is only with my office. I tried to many now install and uninstall process.
  Thank U.

  Hi D33Viilz,

  I found a post on the Games for Windows Live site that has addressed your question.  Here are the steps and the link to the original post:

  If you're running Vista, you can not uninstall all .NET Framework before 3.0.

  If you haven't already, you will need to download 3.5 SP 1 here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=AB99342F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7&displaylang=en

  If you are running Windows 7, it should have the most recent of the .NET Framework.

  Also, I would say that you are using the tool Mod proposed (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301) to completely remove Microsoft Games for Windows LIVE and LIVE Redistributable.

  When you have finished using the cleanup utility, check that it has been removed through programs and features.

  Restart your PC, and then re-download the newest Client of Games for Windows LIVE here: go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9640147

  Original Link: http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/p/8695/81754.aspx#81754

  I hope this helps!

  Debra
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• Games for windows live client crashes

  Games for windows live client crashes on download Age Of Empires 3 saying out of memory and it was the only thing that I had opened, I've played other games like batman arkhum asylum GFWL and age of empires online very well. I have used other services such as this fine on this pc and I have 2046 MB RAM

  Hi tacoskin,

  Since the problem is related to Games for Windows, I suggest that you post your question on games for Windows Live Forums.

  Games for Windows - Xbox.com

• Batman: Arkham City: games for windows live is not pop up!

  Hi, I'm here today because I have some problems with Games for Windows Live or GFWL. I used it for many games, including Arkham asylum, in which GFWL works fine, but when I try to open GFWL in pressing home city Arkham, that nothing is happening. I have reinstalled GFWL, updated and fact all sorts of things, but nothing seems to work. All the patches? (Basically, I'm saying that even with GFWL installed, GFWL no appears in Arkham City even when I press the home button and the "LIVE" button in the game.) Thanks in advance.

  the same problem I did everything that you guys were doing but nothing helped. Maybe because I have the 64-bit system. I don't know, but not of these three sites of shit help if anyone knows what to do heeeeeeeeeeeelp!

• I bought the PC Version of Fable III of this year early and installed and created an account with games for windows Live!

  I bought the PC Version of Fable III of this year early and installed and created an account with games for windows Live! About 2 months ago, I formatted my computer and reloaded windows 7! Last night I downloaded Microsoft Flight and used my existing account to play! Today, I installed Fable III and the game won't start as it says that I am not connected to the internet! This is wrong since I write here for you! Why my game will not, organize that I have connected to my account last night with problem now? Please help me?

  Yes, unfortunately GFWL's an imperfect system. Steam has similar problems. I find the best way to avoid
  problems is to play all the games that are related to a system off line.
  I have absolutely no interest in what GFWL can offer online, in any case.
  Many games have a "fix" for GFWL, which are generally easy to find through a search.
  Of course these only help facilitate offside line.

  Try Timeslips Fable 3 GFWL remover - it is well known in the modding community, particularly
  its managers mod for Bethesda games and his job is safe to use.

  http://Timeslip.users.sourceforge.NET/

  .

• Games For Windows Live (800488EB error Code)

  I have the version of GTA4 PC (bought via steam) and this game like many others use the Games for Windows Live client.  The game worked fine and online (via my gamertag xbox live) for about half a year now until 2 months ago.  After you download a GFWL update for their client, I was unable to connect to my account via GFWL.  In game, just to say that my gamertag did not exist, which wasn't true because I could sign in here, xbox.com and Windows Live site.  When I tried to connect using the GFWL market he gave me the error code 800488EB authentication failed. Can you help me please someone, I would really like to play my games again online.

  Hello - Valx-,

  Try the link here for assistance in connecting to Games for Windows.
  http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-us/support/sign-in-help-for-Web-marketplace/

  Click here for the contact information for Games for Windows Live.
  http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-us/support/contact-support/

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Games for Windows Live does not open

  Hello. I had the Client Games for Windows LIVE and the market installed on my PC for some time now (several years). I played many games, such as Halo 2, Grand Theft Auto IV, Batman: Arkham City, etc., which require this piece of shit software. However, recently, I've been making mistakes where I can't run Arkham City in what appears to be an error related to the GFWL client. Of course, when I tried to open market Games for Windows LIVE, I see the splash screen, but after a few seconds it disappears and the program does not start. I tried to reinstall both on the market and the client, each instance of the .NET Framework and Bing Bar, but also reset Internet Explorer and run CCleaner registry cleaning, all to nothing is helping. I paid for all of these games and I'm not going to sit idly by because of a strange problem with a piece - of-* DRM software. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  I thought it would be more simple, but apparently, these errors can be caused by multiple scenarios
  • (You have probably tried this) Download xbox.comGFWL client, some people say that the steam of an offer is broken
  • Install Windows Live ID Sign-Assistant (I'm very positive with this one)
  • Check services.msc to Windows Live ID Sign-Wizard it should be in the manual
  • DirectX updates could fix it (I've seen reports of which fixed for some people)
  • Update your graphics card driver from the manufacturer's website  (also this resolved for some)
  • run sfc/scannow to elevated command prompt (last call)
  Also, you can check your crash logs in %localappdata%\Microsoft\GFWLive\ I think to see if they show you something different from the error you get

• Games for windows Live does not work on the games?

  Hello

  I bought guerrilla red faction 2011 on steam. I did the installation of clicked cloth expected to download then when I got round to play, he said Xlive.dll is missing from you're computer re install the program can solve this problem. But anyway this isn't why I ask this question when I enter my windows live game isn't on the game I press home nothing happens so I can't save my game it says when I click on play on steam, it is said that its installation, but it does nothing please help I love this game into pieces! :(

  Many old games install an outdated version or GFQL.
  Try to download and install the latest version of GFWL-

  Download: Details games for the installation of software for Windows 3.5 - Microsoft Download Center - Download

  Support stuff more GFWL.

  Games for Windows - LIVE: Support Documents

  "When I enter my windows live game isn't on the game when I click on the game on steam, it is said that its installation, but it does nothing.

  Don't know what you're saying.
  -"When enter you your game;
  This would indicate that the game is installed, Yes?

  -"When I click on play on steam it says that his installation--
  While the game may have installed does not mean that Steam will allow you to play again. Almost always fixes/updates Steam games (even solo) before it will let you play.
  It is the same for the Steam Client. They tried to make updates at different times, and you have
  Let him do what he wants.

  -"I press home nothing happens so I can't save my game it says.
  You can usually save a game without logging in GFWL, but when you can't.
  or do not want to access GFWL online, it will not save your progress and stats on your online GFWL
  account for everyone to see.
  When a game when steam is offline, you can not connect to GFWL being GFWL
  a line only "Star".

  For more information, try medium Steam-
  Knowledge Base - Steam support
  .

• Games for Windows Live Marketplace/customer refuses to install

  Hello there, as the title suggests, games for Windows Live Marketplace/customer refuses to install.

  I tried downloaded the file several times, install several times, running through a few things that others have posted, despite my problem is not the same and nothing so far.

  What happens is, when you open the customer immediately, without visibly doing anything, stops and says;

  Installation failed
  An error has occurred. Error code: 0 x 80070057
  Please visit our homepage to support for possible solutions: (button)
  For more information about why this error occurred, please check log files: (button)

  Search the error code returns results that are not relevant to me, and nobody seems to have the same problem as I am, with her not get up after initial start-up.

  As the log file suggest you, I am running 64 bit Windows 8 Pro.

  -------------------------------
  Logging started: 25/02/2013 12:47:03
  Source file: D:\Downloads
  OS v6.2 (version 9200) 64 - bit
  OS product type: 0 x 00000030
  The user by default LCID: 0 x 0409
  Command line: "D:\Downloads\gfwlivesetup (1) .exe".
  -------------------------------
  (12: 47:03) Direct DL: 0
  (12: 47:03) Recent DL: 0
  (12: 47:03) offer ID:
  (12: 47:03) Initialized
  (12: 47:03) C:\Users\Nick\AppData\Local\Microsoft\GFWLive\Downloads download folder
  (12: 47:03) version download file for C:\Users\Nick\AppData\Local\Microsoft\GFWLive\Downloads\gfwlivesetup_15560.ver
  (12: 47:03) initialized resources
  (12: 47:03) Download status: go.microsoft.com
  (12: 47:03) download status: 64.4.11.25
  (12: 47:03) download status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt
  (12: 47:03) download status: application/octet-stream
  (12: 47:03) download status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt
  (12: 47:03) Download status: C:\Users\Nick\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7NPLHSZ1\gfwlivesetup[1].txt
  (12: 47:03) download status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt
  (12: 47:03) current version: 3.5.0089.0 (WGX_XLIVE_V3.05_RTM (panblder). 110411-1052)
  (12: 47:03) the most recent version:
  (12: 47:03) Failed download [Code: 80070057 0 x]
  (12: 47:03) an error occurred. Error code: 0 x 80070057
  (12: 47:03) an error occurred. Error code: 0 x 80070057

  having the same problem. trying to play gtaIV on windows 8.1

  tried to install GFWmarketplace. but his failure. have downloaded the files, but it cannot continue to install.

  See the log... help please.

  -------------------------------
  Logging started: 17/03/2015-16:28:10
  Source file: C:\Users\RogerAnthony\Downloads
  OS v6.1 (build 7600) 64 - bit
  OS product type: 0 x 00000003
  The user by default LCID: 0 x 3409
  Command line: "C:\Users\RogerAnthony\Downloads\gfwlivesetup.exe."
  -------------------------------
  (16:28:10) Direct DL: 0
  (16:28:10) recent DL: 0
  (16:28:10) ID of the offer:
  (16:28:10) Initialized
  (16:28:11) download C:\Users\RogerAnthony\AppData\Local\Microsoft\GFWLive\Downloads folder
  (16:28:11) initialized resources
  (16:28:11) file version C:\Users\RogerAnthony\AppData\Local\Microsoft\GFWLive\Downloads\gfwlivesetup_19165.ver download
  (16:28:11) download status: go.microsoft.com
  (16:28:11) download status: 64.4.11.25
  (16:28:15) download status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt
  (16:28:15) download status: text/plain
  (16:28:15) download status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt
  (16:28:15) download status: C:\Users\RogerAnthony\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\IE\6J603I1K\gfwlivesetup[1].txt
  (16:28:15) download status: http://download.gfwl.xboxlive.com/content/gfwl-public/redists/production/gfwlivesetup.txt
  (16:28:15) current version: 3.5.0089.0 (WGX_XLIVE_V3.05_RTM (panblder). 110411-1052)
  (16:28:15) latest version: 3.5.0089.0
  (16:28:16) download redists only
  (16:28:16) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (pending)
  (16:28:16) games for Windows Marketplace Client (pending)
  (16:28:16) Microsoft .NET Framework (found)
  (16:28:16) Windows Live ID Sign - in Assistant (pending)
  (16:28:16) download Notification of start: 0
  (16:28:16) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (download...)
  (16:28:18) increased by 15%
  (16:28:18) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (downloaded)
  (16:28:18) download Notification of beginning: 1
  (16:28:18) games for Windows Marketplace Client (download...)
  (16:28:20) rise by 43%
  (16:28:20) games for Windows Marketplace Client (downloaded)
  (16:28:20) download Notification of beginning: 3
  (16:28:20) Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant (download...)
  (16:28:22) rise by 100%
  (16:28:22) Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant (downloaded)
  (16:28:22) download Notification of arrival: 0
  (16:28:22) Install began
  (16:28:22) install Notification of beginning
  (16:28:22) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (check...)
  (16:28:22) Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE (pending)
  (16:28:22) InstallProduct error: 0x800b0003
  (16:28:22) an error has occurred. Error code: 0x800b0003
  (16:28:22) an error has occurred. Error code: 0x800b0003

• failure of the launch of the games for windows live on windows 8 (x 64) any difficulty, please

  Could not start the games for windows live windows 8 x 64

  It comes up with
  Dirt 2
  Red Faction Guerrilla
  GTA EFLC (I used xlivless to play solo)
  FlatOut ultimate carnage
  Battle vs Chess
  I installed
  last GFWL here
  virtual c ++ (2005-2008-2010-2012) x 86 & x 64
  NET framework 3.5 - 4 - 4.5
  Some people suggest to disable UAC completely with a reg hack, but I did not try that
  Thanks in advance

  Hi Rex,

  Thanks for sharing the information. As you are referring to the Games for Windows Live, I suggest you to refer to the support link:

  http://support.Xbox.com/en-us/browse/games

  It will be useful.

• Unable to download Games for Windows Live

  Basically, I need GFWL play Dark Souls (you must be logged in to save your progress)

  So I go to this site: http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/Live/PC/DownloadClient

  I have download link, run the program and the installer, instantly, gets stuck on "Please wait while retrieving information on the game".

  I tried to run it in admin but same result mode

  Any suggestions?

  Hi PLTH,

  This issue may have caused due to the connection of related issues. I suggest to try the steps in the next Xbox support section and check if it helps.

  See the following article from the Xbox to solve this problem.

  http://support.Xbox.com/en-in/Xbox-on-other-devices/Windows/troubleshoot-games-for-Windows-Live-connection

  For more information, you can consult the following Xbox article.

  http://support.Xbox.com/en-in/Xbox-on-other-devices/Windows/buy-download-PC-games

  If you are still having the same problem then I suggest you to post the same question in the Xbox forum for assistance with this issue.

  Forum Xbox: http://forums.xbox.com/?xr=shellnav

  Please do not hesitate to visit our Web site for any help with the Windows operating system.