In this how-to guide, we’ll take a look at some of the possible causes that might prevent Windows Explorer XP from opening, and then describe various ways to fix the problem.
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To do this, open the GFWL interface by pressing the home button on the synthesizer in any GFWL compatible game and selecting “Create New Profile”. On the Create Player Profile screen, scroll down, click on Create a valid local profile, and enter the details you want to use.
Microsoft now prompts you to sign in to your computer with a Microsoft account – apparently without the option to create a local account. However, there is a workaround.
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How do I create a local profile?
Open the Settings menu and go to Accounts > Family & other users.Click Add someone else to this PC.At the bottom of the window, select I don’t have this person’s login information.Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.Create your own username and password for your home profile.
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- One of the latest versions is required to run on Windows 9 and later.
- The marketplace was closed for new purchases on August 25, 2013; Recent purchases will still be available for download[1], even though the service has been deprecated as of 2018[2][3] [4][5]
- DRM see varies; See the DRM section or the list of games that use GFWL for details. Some games have removed it from some builds, check out one of our games that used GFWL. For a list of Steam games that offer games for Windows LIVE, see the Large list of 3rd party DRM via Steam.
- Don’t putGet Games Simpler for Windows certification (no LIVE)[6]
- Uses the same Microsoft account and therefore the same gamertag for other Xbox services.
- Only available here in Xbox Live countries and regions; Players outside of these areas must use the local report. Local profile support is listed next to all known games.
- Most games are region locked on Steam, Latin American users cannot view or purchase these games. All
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- Remove the existing GFWL Marketplace and LIVE Redistributable variants.
- Download and install the Games for Windows software directly.
Games For Windows – LIVE
How do I repair Windows Explorer in XP?
Create An Appropriate Local Profile
- Local profiles do not require network access.
- Multiplayer, achievements, DLC downloads and in-game fixes are not available (many games can be manually installed; see individual hobby pages for details).
- Local skill profiles are not used for always-on multiplayer games (e.g. Age of Empires Online).
Save Backups
Move Saves Between Gamertags
- If you rename your gamertag or switch to a different one, your existing saves won’t show up in the game.[8]
Standby Installers
- Installation files are usually deleted after installation is complete; You can cancel them so you don’t have to buy them again. Games
- reinstalled from backups may not appear as installed in a specific Marketplace client, but is otherwise usable.
- You can also keep an exact copy of your game keys, which you can access entirely fromMarketplace client by navigating to an item and selecting View Game Keys. Speed up your computer's performance now with this simple download.
How do I create a new profile in Windows?
Swipe up from the right edge of the projection screen, tap Settings, then tap Change PC settings.Tap or click Accounts, then tap or click Other Accounts.Click Add Account or Resubmit.Enter account informationThis person’s signature to log into Windows.
How do I manually create a profile in Windows 10?
Find “Add User” and select “Add, Edit or Remove Multiple Users” when it appears in the lists.In the settings window that opens, consider the option “Add others to this PC”.
Is GFWL still up?
Microsoft notes that Games to work with Windows Live users will still be able to access previously purchased content through the GFWL client. While purchasing through this marketplace is no longer supported, Games-only-for-Windows-Live will continue to operate as normal.”