Games for windows live is periodically disconnected from the network

[Ricco]

Good day everyone! I ran into a problem, my GFWL periodically disconnects from the game. my Internet is stable. I climbed a lot of forums and found the proposed solution to the problem, but did not understand how to apply it for yourself. Perhaps someone faced this problem and solved it? I really hope for your help!

[Pallet = ur decision]

Just reinstall GFWL or game!

[Ricco]

Originally posted by Dockler:

Just reinstall GFWL or game!

this advice is common and it almost never works

[Black Blade]

Originally posted by Ricco:

this advice is common and it almost never works

But did you try it any way?
Some times something can be just off about the program and reinstalling may help

I sadly don't think I seen it disconnect so far so not too sure what can be done on that end, but reinstalling may indeed help if you did not try it, it may be worth a shot

[Ricco]

Originally posted by Black Blade:

Originally posted by Ricco:

this advice is common and it almost never works

But did you try it any way?
Some times something can be just off about the program and reinstalling may help

I sadly don't think I seen it disconnect so far so not too sure what can be done on that end, but reinstalling may indeed help if you did not try it, it may be worth a shot

I tried to reinstall GFWL from the website Microsoft. unfortunately I can not do the same with the game, since my Internet speed is very small and it is limited, I do not think that a simple reinstall of the game will help in this case.

[LDSO]

Ricco and I were having a conversation about this elsewhere, but now that he's started a discussion topic: I may as well reply here, from now on.

We left off, talking about UPnP. Like I said, I have that disabled. I don't use it. Don't need it. Plus, it's considered a security risk.[www.howtogeek.com]

The whole idea of UPnP was that it was supposed to allow the setup of devices to be easy, and that they would forward their own ports automatically (like when GFWL in TRON Evolution wants to connect to Microsoft Xbox Live servers, for Multiplayer).

If your hardware (modem/router/gateway) is provided by your ISP, and they have the device(s) set up to use UPnP, turning it off could be problematic. For now, I'd start with checking to see if your modem/router/gateway has a bulit-in firewall or any other settings that could disrupt GFWL when it tries to communicate in Multiplayer.

[Pallet = ur decision]

Originally posted by Ricco:

Originally posted by Black Blade:

But did you try it any way?
Some times something can be just off about the program and reinstalling may help

I sadly don't think I seen it disconnect so far so not too sure what can be done on that end, but reinstalling may indeed help if you did not try it, it may be worth a shot

I tried to reinstall GFWL from the website Microsoft. unfortunately I can not do the same with the game, since my Internet speed is very small and it is limited, I do not think that a simple reinstall of the game will help in this case.

You download old ver. GFWL in windows website (3.5.50). So, you need to download latest ver. from the xbox website (3.5.92)
GFWL 3.5.92 - https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=201134

[Ricco]

Originally posted by LDSO:

Ricco and I were having a conversation about this elsewhere, but now that he's started a discussion topic: I may as well reply here, from now on.

We left off, talking about UPnP. Like I said, I have that disabled. I don't use it. Don't need it. Plus, it's considered a security risk.[www.howtogeek.com]

The whole idea of UPnP was that it was supposed to allow the setup of devices to be easy, and that they would forward their own ports automatically (like when GFWL in TRON Evolution wants to connect to Microsoft Xbox Live servers, for Multiplayer).

If your hardware (modem/router/gateway) is provided by your ISP, and they have the device(s) set up to use UPnP, turning it off could be problematic. For now, I'd start with checking to see if your modem/router/gateway has a bulit-in firewall or any other settings that could disrupt GFWL when it tries to communicate in Multiplayer.

I didn't find a Firewall in my router. only in modem, but his priority cannot be lower, only turn off. I also read the old remote guide to fix issues with GFWL. It says that for specific work ports: TCP 3074. UDP 3074.88 should be open. I tried to add a rule for blocked ports in the PC and router, but all online resources for checking ports consider them closed, maybe I did something wrong. But I acted according to the guides on YouTube did everything exactly. even double-checked. in topic with GTA IV was a similar question. it was resolved by this question https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/games-for-windows-live-randomly-disconnects-from/1a0a5925-699e-4669-92ea-0c8c8932d7f4 however for me it does not work or for the Throne the ports are a bit different.

[LDSO]

Originally posted by Dockler:

You download old ver. GFWL in windows website (3.5.50). So, you need to download latest ver. from the xbox website (3.5.67)
GFWL 3.5.67 - https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=201134

GFWL is supposed to update itself, automatically. Prompting you to do so, in the game. Though, I suppose it's possible that didn't happen, for some reason.

Regardless, 3.5.67 isn't even the latest version of GFWL. It's 3.5.95.0.[tronfaq.blogspot.com] But the Games Marketplace was removed from this newer version, so if people still want that (to access any DLC or games they own, from the Marketplace) they probably shouldn't update.

[LDSO]

Originally posted by Ricco:

I didn't find a Firewall in my router. only in modem, but his priority cannot be lower, only turn off. I also read the old remote guide to fix issues with GFWL. It says that for specific work ports: TCP 3074. UDP 3074.88 should be open. I tried to add a rule for blocked ports in the PC and router, but all online resources for checking ports consider them closed, maybe I did something wrong. But I acted according to the guides on YouTube did everything exactly. even double-checked. in topic with GTA IV was a similar question. it was resolved by this question https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/games-for-windows-live-randomly-disconnects-from/1a0a5925-699e-4669-92ea-0c8c8932d7f4 however for me it does not work or for the Throne the ports are a bit different.

I'd need to know the brands, and models, of modem and router you own, in order to make any more suggestions. Which company makes them. Every brand is different, in terms of how you configure settings.

[Ricco]

Originally posted by LDSO:

Originally posted by Ricco:

I didn't find a Firewall in my router. only in modem, but his priority cannot be lower, only turn off. I also read the old remote guide to fix issues with GFWL. It says that for specific work ports: TCP 3074. UDP 3074.88 should be open. I tried to add a rule for blocked ports in the PC and router, but all online resources for checking ports consider them closed, maybe I did something wrong. But I acted according to the guides on YouTube did everything exactly. even double-checked. in topic with GTA IV was a similar question. it was resolved by this question https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/games-for-windows-live-randomly-disconnects-from/1a0a5925-699e-4669-92ea-0c8c8932d7f4 however for me it does not work or for the Throne the ports are a bit different.

I'd need to know the brands, and models, of modem and router you own, in order to make any more suggestions. Which company makes them. Every brand is different, in terms of how you configure settings.

my router is zyxel keenetic 4g modem huawei. model unfortunately accurately not remember like e3372

[Ricco]

@LDSO.I found that sites to check ports. check my Internet IP, while the router connects the PC on the local IP. I opened the ports for the local IP. There were no other options. perhaps this is why the ports to which the global IP checking sites on the openness of the ports. Are closed. I opened the ports for the interface being used. in my case, it's a USB modem. disconnections from the network have stopped, well, or have become very rare. I played about 3 hours and during this time. disconnected just 1 times. this can be attributed to statistical error. but he did. other issue. I have opened these ports not only for GFWL but also for other potentially harmful packets and I am concerned about this.

[LDSO]

So the ports used by GFWL in TRON Evolution are supposed to be 88 (UDP), 3074 (UDP), and 3074 (TCP). Port 3074 uses both the UDP and TCP protocols.

After a lot of searching, I found this (which may or may not be helpful):
https://archive.is/CeQfs

It's a guide that shows how to forward ports on various XyZEL Keenetic router models.

In order to forward ports for TRON Evolution, you need to know what IP address the router assigns to your computer. It should be something like 192.168.1.XXX. The last digit will vary.

Then you add a "New Rule" or "Add Rule" where you include the IP address to your computer, and type in one of the ports (88), select the protocol (UDP), and click Save.

Then add another rule, again with the IP address of your computer, the other port (3074), and if possible select both TCP and UDP at the same time. If the router won't allow selecting both TCP and UDP, you'll have to create a rule for port 3074 twice. (3074 TCP and 3074 UDP.)

This way, you can forward just the ports required for TRON Evolution, without needing to forward a wide range of ports, and not potentially open yourself to attacks by malicious internet traffic. Without using UPnP, which can be unreliable as you've found out. (Sometimes closing the ports randomly, and breaking the connection.)

[Ricco]

I opened these ports for the local IP assigned by the router for my PC and noticed that the problem of breaking the connection disappeared within 2 days it did not appear. I also found a list of ports for Xbox one. in which there are already listed ports+ a few more. I decided to open them, it seemed logical to me, because GFWL is a kind of service port, so it uses the same ports. Can you tell me your Xbox nickname? I will add you to my GFWL friends list.

[Unholy Maniac]

@ricco add me my gfwl is the same as on here, i just got my tron working i was hoping it'd sink with my 360 save of the game but guess its a grind from level one again

[Ricco]

@Unholy Maniac, I'm sorry, but it was a long time ago, and I don't remember anything anymore.