Directplay on Windows 10

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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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Anonymous

2018-01-30T08:24:45+00:00

Okay thanks ! Sorry for noob question but how do I reinstall Windows easily
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Anonymous

2018-01-30T08:23:11+00:00

Reinstalled Windows. After that it worked for me to activate the Legacy Components.
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Anonymous

2018-01-30T08:21:11+00:00

Wait . What did you do exactly to get it to work ?
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Anonymous

2018-01-30T08:16:01+00:00

My problem solved after... "hold my beer!"... reinstalling Windows. Yeap! Reinstall the whole damn thing with all the programs just for a tiny check in Control Panel. :)) But, at least, I can play Heroes II and Disciples again. :D
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2018-01-30T08:08:45+00:00

that is my problem! if I go and turn on legacy components and directplay. it searches files says it needs a restart and when I log back in, directplay and legacy components are not activated. did you find a fix to this problem? Windows 10 is really pissing me off when I cant run old games I spent money on.
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