Modern operating systems have numerous performance and performance advantages focused on new and modern applications, where one of the most prominent are the games ..
We can see how modern games are based on 3D environments, virtual reality and much more, where the system is coupled to these functionalities offering the necessary codecs and compatibility services.
Throughout these years, DirectPlay played a vital role in the optimal operation of each of the classic games since being a component of DirectX, it allowed the compatibility and proper functioning in the old operating systems, but little by little it remained aside because Microsoft was implementing new more advanced technologies. The problem with DirectPlay is that this is the complement required to run the game due to its network isolation system that focuses all the processes and services of the game towards the DirectPlay API..
Most notable features of DirectPlay
- Create and manage various sessions in client / server environments
- It gives us the possibility to manage users and groups within an active session
- Control and manage messages sent between users using various network links for optimization
- Gives current users the possibility to communicate with each other through voice commands
As we can see, DirectPlay's approach is classic games and it is no secret to anyone that there are still thousands of users who want to run their classic games again in Windows 10.
DirectPlay is essential to run games that are prior to 2008 since some older games have been developed so that they don't run without DirectPlay. If a game or application needs DirectPlay and we do not have it enabled, a window with a message like "An application on your PC needs the following feature of Windows DirectPlay" will be displayed and it will not be possible to run it..
Today TechnoWikis will indicate how to enable DirectPlay in Windows 10 and thus run this kind of games with full compatibility.
1 . How to install DitectPlay on Windows 10
Step 1
The first option is to install DirectPlay since it is disabled by default in Windows 10.
To perform this task, we go to the following route:
- Programs and characteristics
There we click on the line "Activate or deactivate Windows features"
Step 2
In the displayed window we activate the "DirectPlay" box located on the "Legacy components" line. Click on "Accept"
Step 3
The installation process will begin:
Step 4
Once finished we will see the following: Click on "Close" to exit the assistant.
2. How to disable antivirus software to install DirectPlay Windows 10
In some cases, DirectPlay may not always be installed correctly by following the steps above as you may receive an error code 0x80073701 when you try to install DirectPlay on Windows 10.
One of the possible causes of this error is due to a blockage by the antivirus, in this case we can right click on the antivirus icon in the taskbar and temporarily disable it while installing DirectPlay or configure Windows Defender if it is the that we have by default in Windows 10.
3. How to run the game in compatibility mode in DirectPlay Windows 10
Using compatibility mode can be of great help to run older games in Windows 10 in full. This configuration will allow the game to use the configuration of a previous Windows operating system with its necessary services.
Step 1
To activate this compatibility mode, we will right click on the game and select the "Properties" option:
Step 2
In the displayed window we will go to the "Compatibility" tab and there we will activate the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box and we will have a wide range of options to choose from:
Note
Additionally, we can check the box "Run this program as administrator and other video or resolution options
Step 3
Once this step is done, click on "Apply" and "Accept" to save the configuration.
4. How to run the troubleshooter to use DirectPlay in Windows 10
Windows 10 has a utility called Troubleshooting which has been developed to offer comprehensive solutions to many operating system problems in a total and practical way.
Step 1
To access this option, we enter the word compatibility in the Windows 10 search box and select the option "Run programs created for previous versions of Windows":
Step 2
The following will be displayed: Click on the "Advanced options" line
Step 3
Select "Run as administrator". Click on "Next"
Step 4
The analysis process will begin:
Step 5
The following window will be displayed where we will select the "game with failures" or, if it is not there, select "It does not appear":
Step 6
In case of selecting this option we must indicate the path of the game: Click on "Next"
Step 7
We will see that the utility offers us some solutions for its correction:
In this way we have practical solutions to correct everything related to DirectPlay and thus enjoy the classic games in Windows 10.
