What happened to my games for Windows Live games?

Games for Windows

Games for Windows

Games for Windows is a discontinued brand owned by Microsoft and introduced in 2006 to coincide with the release of the Windows Vista operating system.

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Live is a retired PC gaming platform that ran alongside Xbox 360. We no longer provide customer support for Games for Windows Live.

How do I get my old Windows games back?

Click File Explorer's taskbar bar, and then open the folder the Windows 7 Games for Windows 11 and Windows 10 ZIP archive downloaded to. Double-click the "Windows 7 Games for Windows 11 and Windows 10" ZIP file to open it. Click Extract all on Explorer's command bar.

Where did my Microsoft games go?

Windows 10 Game Location

Usually, no matter where you have downloaded the Windows games and then installed it on your computer, the default Windows games location is C: > Program Files > WindowsApps. By default, the WindowsApps folder is hidden on your computer.

Where are Games For Windows Live files stored?

Go to the downloads folder, found in the following location by default: Vista and later: %LOCALAPPDATA% \Microsoft\GFWLive\Downloads.

When did Games For Windows Live shut down?

In August 2013, a since-deleted support article for Age of Empires Online announced that the Games for Windows – Live service would be discontinued on July 1, 2014.

Games for Windows Live

Do games for Windows games still work?

Games for Windows Live is discontinued and can't be downloaded anymore. If you want to play games on your Windows 10 PC, I recommend finding the game you want to play in the Microsoft Store and install it.

Do old PC games still work?

The older a Windows game is, the less likely it's going to work right out of the box. Operating systems change and specs become outdated. Modern 64-bit versions of Windows don't support applications designed for older 16-bit versions like Windows 95/98.

Where is the My games folder located?

Windows: On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow". You can do so by pasting that file path into the address bar in your file explorer.

Where are local game files stored?

Games that utilize Steam's cloud saves, for instance, may store these files under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Userdata. You may also find some games place their save files in your Documents folder—look for a folder with the game's title, the publisher's name, or inside the My Games folder.

Where are my game data stored?

Game data stored on an Android device is almost always stored to the /userdata partition or, if supported, to the device's external storage. The exact filesystem path varies by device and by the type of game.

Are games saved on a Microsoft account?

Anything you purchase is stored on your account so you can redownload them and play anywhere.

Why is my Microsoft Store games not working?

Run the troubleshooter: Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.

How do I restore all my games?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.

How can I restore my games?

Restore Apps With the Play Store on the Web

Go to play.google.com and sign in to your Google account. Click My apps on the top left, then select any app you wish to install. Since you've previously had the apps on your device, all the apps will show an Installed button instead of Install.

How do I restore my PC games?

Does uninstalling Steam delete games?

How should I uninstall Steam? Important: This process will remove Steam and any installed game content from your machine.

How do I backup my PC game saves?

Why has my games folder disappeared?

Hi there, your games aren't gone anywhere. Search for Games (Game space), go to the My games page, click on the three dots in the middle of the screen. The settings page will open. Toggle off the option, Show games icons in Games only.

How do I recover a deleted game folder?

Way 1.

Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop, then locate the deleted game files from them, drag the mouse to select them, right-click on these files and select Restore. Step 2. Successfully restoring the game files will be returned to the location where they were once saved.

Why is there nothing in my saved games folder?

Check your system's folder options to make sure it's set to show hidden files and folders, it may have decided to hide the saves folder for some reason. Also make sure when you run the game to right-click the icon and choose to run it as an administrator.

What software is used to run old games on Windows 10?

DOSBox. If you've got an old DOS program or game refusing to work, DOSBox is going to be your friend. DOSBox is a free application that runs a full DOS environment on your Windows 10 system, allowing you to run old DOS games and applications.

How many years does a gaming computer last?

Without replacing or upgrading parts, some gamers may be able to expect their gaming desktop to last for around 5-7 years while others could potentially get more than 10-12 years out of theirs.

What is it called when you play old games on PC?

Retrogaming, also known as classic gaming and old school gaming, is the playing and collection of obsolete personal computers, consoles, and video games.

How to play old Windows games?