Can you still play Games for Windows Live?
The Games for Windows Live service itself will remain operational, and purchased games will be unaffected by the closure. Microsoft notes that Games for Windows Live users will still be able to access previously-purchased content via the GFWL client.
How do I get around Games for Windows Live?
How do I fix Games For Windows Live issues on Windows 10?
- Reinstall Games for Windows Live. Uninstall Microsoft Games for Windows Live Redistributable and Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace from your computer. ...
- Install Live Sign-in Assistant. ...
- Transfer all xlive files.
Can't sign into Games for Windows Live?
How to fix invalid Windows Live ID or password?
- Create a new password. ...
- Turn off two-step verification. ...
- Make sure Games for Windows Marketplace isn't blocked by your firewall. ...
- Reinstall Games for Windows Marketplace software. ...
- Reinstall Microsoft Silverlight and Games for Windows Live. ...
- Install Games for Windows Live separately.
Why is Games for Windows Live hated?
GFWL is famous for corrupting save files. Those save files are encrypted to help prevent gamers from copying them and easily getting worthless achievements, so you can't copy them to a new computer as easily.