This is the most critical step.
If you have downloaded a fix that includes these files, follow these steps: Locate the Game Folder: Find the directory where your game's main executable ( ) is located. For Steam users, this is typically under Steam\steamapps\common\[Game Name] Place the Files: into that same folder. Configure (Optional):
This method brings back the intrusive GFWL login screen. Use only for offline games that you own on DVD.
If you prefer not to read, here is the manual process in bullet points:
While downloading or modifying Xlive.ini may seem harmless, there are potential risks: