How do I install Dirt 3 in Windows 8?

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How do I install Dirt 3 in Windows 8?

In most cases users don't any problem installing Dirt 3. On the other hand, Dirt 3 displays some errors when installed on x64-bit version of Windows 8 operating system. This can naturally lead to some frustration. The issues occur due to some inadequate architecture of Windows 8. In case Dirt 3 causes any problem, some steps might be required to perform in order to fix the issue that can make users play Dirt 3 without any error.

How to Install Dirt 3 in Windows 8?

In order to install Dirt 3 in Windows 8, step-by-step instructions given below must be followed:

Method 1

■Log on to Windows 8 computer with the administrator account on which Dirt 3 is to be installed.
■Click Desktop tile from the Start screen to go to the desktop window.
■Once on the desktop screen, go to Control Panel.
■Remove Games For Windows – Live (GFWL) from the computer completely.
■Clean the registry settings of Dirt 3 game using any registry cleaner tool.
■Once done, restart the computer.
■After restart, re-install GWFL with the administrator account.
■Download Tinker game from Game For Windows – Live (GFWL).
■Once downloaded, install the game on the computer.
■After the successful installation of the game, log in to the Tinker.
■Close Tinker when done.
■Restart the Dirt 3 game to start playing in Windows 8.

Method 2

■Log on to Windows 8 computer with the administrator account on which Dirt 3 is to be installed.
■Click Desktop tile from the Start screen to go to the desktop window.
■Once on the desktop screen, click Internet Explorer icon from the taskbar to download Microsoft Flight from the Internet.
■Install the downloaded application.
■Configure Games For Windows – Live client (GFWLive.exe) to run in compatibility mode of Windows XP SP3 operating system.
■In the Internet Explorer window, type https://live.xbox.com/en-US/Profile in the address bar and press Enter.
■On the opened website, create a user profile.
■Install Dirt 3 game on Windows 8 computer with the installation DVD.
■Set Setup.exe installation file of Dirt 3 to run in compatibility mode of Windows XP SP3 operating system.
■Start the game when done.