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
    2016-04-13T16:33:59+00:00

    This was definitely not helpful

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-24T21:14:29+00:00

    I had the same problem with AoMithology. Try to run the game in Windows XP compatibility and then the installation of DirectPlay will be succesful.

    Espero que sea de ayuda.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-03-20T22:53:28+00:00

    I was able to get this working by disabling Skype on startup and restarting the computer. Programs & Features, add features (on left), Legacy > DirectPlay. Using Windows 10 64-bit, Pro.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-03-15T22:09:16+00:00

    Sorry, not familiar with it.

    Steam forumssuggest letting Windows update (in case activating DirectPlay may require some extra package that has to be installed via Windows Update) and rebooting. In many cases 'have you tried turning it off and on again' is a ridiculously effective piece of advice.

    Overclock forums and the previously posted video suggest turning off Antivirus temporarily for the activation to work. I think this might have the best chance of working. The video also recommended exiting Skype for the activation.

    Do let us know if either idea helps.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-03-15T21:05:36+00:00

    Now THIS is a great answer.

    Thanks a lot Quark02. But I still have an error 0x80071A90, telling that the function tried to use a name in use by another transaction.

    Do you have any idea why ?

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