Legacy components missing in windows features

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Legacy components missing in windows features

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Hello, im trying to enable directplay but when i open windows features there is not legacy components folder.
Info:
1: Im on win 10 pro

2: I have in DxDiag : Direct x 12

3: When i try to re-download direct X "dxwebsetup.exe" i get error "Setup could not download the file. please retry later or check network connection" only when i include "install the bing bar", if i uncheck the bing bar, the download finish normally, restart pc and still legacy component not showing.

4: Downloaded "Directx jun2010 redist.exe", i run it and nothing happens even after i restart my computer.

Image of missing legacy component:

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Answer 1

Thank you for your reply.

If, you have already tried these methods, for now, what you can still do is to upgrade in-place. The principle of in-place upgrade is to restore the normal use of the system by upgrading the system from the old version to the latest version by overwriting only the system files while keeping the original system and user data. How to run In-place upgrade, you can refer to the following link.

How to run In-place upgrade in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

Best regards

Brian

Answer 2

I'm glad to hear that your problem has been solved.

I noticed that you solved the problem by downloading MediaCreationTool and then reinstalling Windows.

In fact, the basic principles of the method I provided and the method you tried are the same, which is to upgrade the system from the old version to the latest version to restore the normal use of the system.

So, downloading the ISO file and then overwriting the installation method can also solve your problem.

In order to help users who have the same problem, please mark this reply "yes" so that other users can quickly locate the solution. Thank you for your cooperation.

Best regards

Brian

Answer 3

Anonymous

I solved the problem!
I downloaded and ran 'MediaCreationTool_22H2.exe' which redownloaded Windows from scratch while keeping my data and apps intact. It also fixed the 'legacy component missing' issue.

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Answer 4

Hi, Nick_IB

Welcome to the Microsoft Community

Thanks for your feedback. I read the information you provided. You mentioned that you wanted to install some legacy Windows components, but you couldn't find DirectPlay in Windows Features.

I noticed that you have tried many methods, but none of them solved the problem, which is really frustrating.

We have tested your problem and can install the DirectPlay component on our computer. This component is at the bottom of Windows Features. Please check again to see if you missed it.

Another method you can try is to install DirectPlay through the command line. The steps are as follows.

Press Win + X, select "Terminal (Admin)"

Type the following command and press Enter:

dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:DirectPlay /all

Wait for the command to complete, then restart the computer.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.

Best regards

Brian - Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hey Thanks for your reply
I tried many things but nothing is working.
stuff i tested:

1------------------------------------------------------------------------

Commad:"dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:DirectPlay /all"
Error I got:
"Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.19041.3636

Image Version: 10.0.19045.4412

Error: 0x800f080c

Feature name DirectPlay is unknown.

A Windows feature name was not recognized.

Use the /Get-Features option to find the name of the feature in the image and try the command again.

The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log"

2----------------------------------------------------------------------

Command:"dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:LegacyComponents /all"
Error:"same error as the above"

3-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Command:"dism /online /get-features /format:table"
Searched through the table and didn't find anything related to legacy or direct play

4-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Commands:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

and still no corruption of any file found

and restarted my pc to check in the windows features, it still not showing:

I'm confused, why nothing is working :(

Answer 5

Hi, Nick_IB

Welcome to the Microsoft Community

Thanks for your feedback. I read the information you provided. You mentioned that you wanted to install some legacy Windows components, but you couldn't find DirectPlay in Windows Features.

I noticed that you have tried many methods, but none of them solved the problem, which is really frustrating.

We have tested your problem and can install the DirectPlay component on our computer. This component is at the bottom of Windows Features. Please check again to see if you missed it.

Another method you can try is to install DirectPlay through the command line. The steps are as follows.

Press Win + X, select "Terminal (Admin)"

Type the following command and press Enter:

dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:DirectPlay /all

Wait for the command to complete, then restart the computer.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.

Best regards

Brian - Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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