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Can you use Windows 8 for gaming?

by Bobbi Devlin

Can you use Windows 8 for gaming?

Almost all games are supported in windows 8.1. Even if it says that it don’t support the game platform, download the required registry files or . dll files and run them. You are good to go with any game that is released after 2000 buddy.

How install Windows Live games?

Download the latest version of GFWL from http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/Live/PC/DownloadClient. Install it….GFWL Achievements on Steam:

  1. Select the game from the Steam list of games.
  2. Right click, and go to properties.
  3. Click the Updates tab.
  4. Under automatic updates select “Only update this game when I launch it”

How do I open Games for Windows Live?

Go to Compatibility tab and check Run this program in compatibility mode for… and choose Windows 7 or Windows 8 from the list. While you’re in the Compatibility tab make sure that you check Run as administrator. Save the changes by clicking Apply and OK and install Games for Windows Live.

How do you uninstall games for Windows Live?

Remove Games for Windows – Live Using its default uninstaller. Click on Windows button at the bottom left corner, and continue to click on the down arrow(for Win8), or click on All apps (for Win10) Find Games for Windows – Live on the menu, and then you might see an Uninstall button under the program’s name.

How do you turn on Windows games?

Go to Control Panel . Click on < > and then click on Turn Windows Features On/Off on the left panel. A dialog box will be shown, as seen below: Turn Windows Features On or Off. Tick the Games option to enable all games or select whichever you want by putting a tick next to the games.

Where does Microsoft Store install games?

Open your Settings app and click System.

  • Go to Storage.
  • Locate the ‘Change where new content is saved’ link.If you cannot resolve theproblem yourself, you canask our…
  • Go to the ‘New apps will save to:’ section.

    • How do I download games on my laptop?

    Method 1 of 4: Downloading Directly From a Webpage. Enter the word “Download” and the game you want to download in the search bar of a web browser,like Google.

  • Method 2 of 4: Torrenting PC Games. Understand the risks and legality of torrenting.
  • Method 3 of 4: Using Steam. Go to https://store.steampowered.com/in a web browser. This is the website for Steam. Steam is the largest distributor of PC games.
  • Method 4 of 4: Checking your Computer’s Specs. Understand that not all PC’s can play every game.