To enable DirectPlay, check the box next to DirectPlay.
When you see Windows completed the requested changes, you're all set. Windows will search for and apply the required files. To disable DirectPlay, confirm that the box next to DirectPlay is unchecked. It is considered a Legacy component because of how little it is used today.īegin typing features in search (Windows Key + S).Ĭlick on Turn Windows features on or off. Heres how you do that: Press Windows key and R Type in appwiz.cpl and press enter Check if the Programs and features part of the Control Panel has opened On the left, click on Turn Windows features on or off Look for Legacy components, double click it or press the plus sign to see all components. The problem arises when playing some older games because DirectPlay is disabled by default in Windows 10 & 11. TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicksĭirectPlay is part of Windows, so you should never download anything outside of the Windows operating system.
