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The thread discusses issues with running older games on Windows 10 due to missing DirectPlay, which is necessary for compatibility. The original poster struggles to install DirectPlay, as Windows 10 prompts a restart that doesn't resolve the problem. A contributor explains that DirectPlay can't be installed directly from outside the Programs panel on Windows 10 and provides guidance and references to existing threads on enabling DirectPlay and related network features to run older games successfully. Overall, the conversation offers solutions for enabling legacy game support on Windows 10.
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ok so when i tried to play an older game it stopped the loading and told me i needed to have directplay installed so i clicked install now the issue is when i click install it says searching for files then it says windows needs to restart to apply the changes now i did it and it didnt do anything that i could notice. and whenever i tried to load the game it gave me the same message this game need directplay to load. and thats my issue i can figure whats goin on out.
 

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you can not install the Dplay software onto Windows 10 from outside the Programs panel... see this thread as it has the screenshots but I'll go into it in detail if you still need help

Turn on direct play to use older games... windows 8, 8.1.1 and 10

+ this thread tells you how to turn on the old network systems for games that use them like Dragon Age... you can just leave them on if you want as they only allow older software to think it has what it needs to run
Why some older games won't run on Windows 10
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you can not install the Dplay software onto Windows 10 from outside the Programs panel... see this thread as it has the screenshots but I'll go into it in detail if you still need help

Turn on direct play to use older games... windows 8, 8.1.1 and 10

+ this thread tells you how to turn on the old network systems for games that use them like Dragon Age... you can just leave them on if you want as they only allow older software to think it has what it needs to run
Why some older games won't run on Windows 10
 
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