Directplay on Windows 10

Anonymous
2015-08-13T05:50:42+00:00

I can`t install DirectPlay .

When I tried to play Game in windows 10 it asked to install DirectPlay feature. I`ve  clicked on 'install this feature' it went on searching for a few seconds & then showed an error 0x800FFFF. Every  time I try same happening....

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-10-22T19:58:58+00:00

    For  Battlefield 1942 I simply pressed alt tab (since just have a dark screen) after that got 2 windows game and asking for install directplay .Used the troubleshooting installed direct play  and the game was running., I use Win10 pro. It took me some time before I figured it out. Properties are set to comp win 8. settings 8-bit 256 color and run as admin.You can change all this after you got the prg up and running. hope help somebody :)

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-10-17T23:04:43+00:00

    My man quark with the clutch advice; all I had to do was exit Skype and the installation went swimmingly. Thanks again for the tip, 1 year later!

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-08-03T02:14:41+00:00

    I definitely love windows 10 which is without a doubt faster than prior windows versions unless user's error prevents that. I just can't fathom why anyone would consider downgrading IMO to a restrictive and rather limited Apple OS.

    Anyhow although I personally prefer not to use deprecated components this Legacy Component, DirectPlay is rather easy to turn on. This feature can be easily turn on / off by going to Control Panel -> Turn Windows Features on or off -> Check or uncheck box. Just make sure you're not in the middle of a system update.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-07-13T13:30:18+00:00

    Maxell Ray Tandan - Check out Scott Kermode's reply below (3/20/16). I don't have use Skype, but I followed his suggestion. Simple solution. I don't know yet if it will work for me, but worth a try.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-06-16T21:50:06+00:00

    Setting Windows XP compatibility worked for me on Windows 10 when trying to install DirectPlay on the launch of Earth 2150. Thanks for the tip!

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