Windows 10: Win10 DirectPlay

I tried to play Age of empire 3

its installed correctly and every thing is ok

but I cant start it , DirectPlay required


I tried to activate DirectPlay from "Control Panel/Turn windows features on or off and every time the same error "Windows couldn't complete the requested changes. The referenced assembly could not be found error code 0x80073701




sfc /scannow



Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.



Beginning verification phase of system scan.

Verification 100% complete.



Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

:)

 

Directplay on Windows 10

We both did this (me and the person asking this several posts above). There were others suggesting this (and of course, this is the way to have DIrectplay on window 10). The problem was that after the restart needed to complete the activation of Directplay
the option was again disabled. There was a loop of errors. Directplay needed windows to restart and the restart deactivated Directplay. For me, only the reinstall worked.

 

DirectPlay protocol old games issue on Windows 10

Tried already, with no success.

Here is a hint written in the article :

• Windows 10 users may not be able to get this working at all, DirectPlay is pretty old and will not be in your favor when you run the game using reverse compatibility settings.

That's what made pop into my mind there should be an issue with DIrectPlay and WIndows 10

 

Directplay on Windows 10

******type the following into your windows search bar at the bottom left corner of the screen next to the start/windows icon:

"windows features" - turn on/off

open windows features.

scan the list for "legacy features"

open the expand (+) button to reveal "directplay"

check the box for "directplay"

allow windows to search for the required files and make changes

*enjoy playing antique games again*

----also you can visit this link to the person on youtube who showed me theses steps to like his video and find more helpful computer tips.----



cheers!