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How to download and install DirectPlay for Windows 10 and Windows 11
09.08.2021 windows | for beginners | programs
How to download and install DirectPlay in Windows 10 and Windows 11If some game reports that DirectPlay is required for its functions to work, do not rush to look for where to download these components on the Internet - the approach to installing this missing component is completely different.
This simple beginner's guide explains how to install DirectPlay for Windows 10 or Windows 11 and why you don't need to download them.
Installing DirectPlay on new systems
Microsoft DirectPlay components may be required for older games, but in new operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11, they are disabled by default, although they are present and ready to be enabled — that is, you do not need to download DirectPlay. To install DirectPlay, follow these simple steps:
Open the control panel and go to the "Programs and Features" section (to display it, set "Icons" in the "View" field at the top right). To open the Control panel, you can use the search in the Windows 10 and 11 taskbar. The second way to quickly open "Programs and Components" is to press the Win+R keys, type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.
In the window with the list of programs, on the left click on the item "Enabling or disabling Windows components".Enabling or disabling Windows components in the Control Panel
In the list of available components, find the Legacy Components section, and then select DirectPlay and click Ok.Installing DirectPlay on Windows 10 and Windows 11
As a result, DirectPlay will be installed on your computer or laptop: usually a reboot is not required, but if the game continues to report the lack of necessary components, try restarting.
An additional way to quickly install DirectPlay:
Run the command prompt as an administrator
Enter
the dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName command:DirectPlay /All
and click Enter Install DirectPlay on the command line
