How to Enable DirectPlay in Windows 10, 8.1 & 8 PC?
DirectX is an important software in the Windows OS for gaming purposes, but with time it has been removed. DirectX removed many of its features like DirectX8.0, DirectX9.0, and others, but mainly it has removed the DirectXPlay.
Now only the DirectX 11 format is working on windows without any prior installation or downloading. The features that have been removed are mostly used for old games and are not important but amongst them is the DirectX feature that is still considered to be important and necessary by gamers.
What is DirectPlay?
DirectPlay is software usually used to get a good and smooth gaming system, to enhance the gaming process for older version games. It was a part of DirectX, but Microsoft has sidelined it now.
DirectPlay is a feature that is not backed or supported by windows anymore, it will not update it either in Windows 10 or 8 or 7. Some allow the application of DirectPlay, but that needs to be activated only then it will come into use.
How to Enable DirectPlay Feature on Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 PC?
Step 1 – Download and install DirectPlay:
For enabling DirectPlay in Windows 10, you need to download Direct Play.
Let’s discuss how to download and install it in detail.
Go to Control Panel settings.
Click “Programs” > Programs and features.
Click on “turn Window feature on or off”.
Double click on the “legacy components”.
The next step is to click and “Check” on the Direct Play option.
Lastly, restart your PC.
Step 2 – Turn off Anti-Virus:
To enable DirectPlay on Windows 10 you have to disable the Antivirus for some time.
Go to your anti-virus settings.
The next step is to uninstall it in the setting section.
You can turn off the windows defender.
Step 3 – Skype:
You need to exit Skype for this to work, Skype is an essential feature in this process just like the anti-virus disabling.
It is seen by many peers, that after they exit Skype their games are more effective and work faster as they contain the Direct Play. So, uninstalling Skype also is a better way for faster service.
Step 4 – Compatibility Mode:
Compatibility mode helps in maintaining the older versions. After you enable DirectPlay in Windows 10 you can enable compatibility mode and play your games as it will be smooth and comfortable
Running the compatibility mode:
the First step is to right-click and get into the settings of the game.
Go to the compatibility tab, and click on “play the game in compatibility mode”.
Check in the guide of your game if you will be able to run this game in compatibility mode or not.
Then you can run it in the compatibility mode for enabling the DirectPlay windows 10.
These were some easy effective methods for you to enable DirectPlay windows on your 10, 8.1, 8 PC or laptop, for better gaming experiences for your old version games without facing any issues regarding it.
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