Just tried playing an old game which was on Games for Windows. What now?

I had "games for windows" games a while back, but apparently they discontinued the service. How do I play them? Can I retrieved the keys for use on another system? What should I do?

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microsoft solitaire collection does not work in windows 8

Have you tried playing the game in compatibility mode?

Edit: Forget what I just said. I thought it was a Games for Windows game. I didn't realise it is a Windows 8 app. Try deleting the app and redownloading it again.

 

MineSweeper: Can't Sign-In

I'm also having this problem on Surface pro 4 for Mahjong and Sudoku. Just downloaded and tried minesweeper and it's doing it there too. I actually have no problems playing these games on my old Surface pro 1 (with windows 10 installed on it too). The only
game that works on surface pro 4 is Microsoft Solitaire Collection.

 

Games for Windows Live is still up and running, they just don't support it any longer, so no more updates.

Some titles such as Resident Evil 5 have migrated to Steam. If you have the serial number for the game you can follow the instructions here

www.fuzeqna.com/.../kbdetail.aspx to redeem it on Steam.