Microsoft KB Archive/937066

= How to create a Games for Windows-LIVE account =

Article ID: 937066

Article Last Modified on 11/13/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Games for Windows - LIVE
 * Microsoft Gears of War (PC)
 * Microsoft Shadowrun (PC)
 * Microsoft Viva Pinata (PC)
 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to create a Games for Windows LIVE account for a Games for Windows LIVE game title.



MORE INFORMATION
Building your gaming profile is the first step to obtain your Games for Windows LIVE account. Games for Windows LIVE accounts were created so that you can connect to millions of other players just like you!

To create a gaming profile and a Silver membership for Games for Windows LIVE, follow these steps:  To create your gamertag, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

https://live.xbox.com/en-US/signup/GamerCard.aspx?Check=true

 Click Register Now.

 Type a gamertag. This will be your name or identity to the Games for Windows LIVE community. Select a LIVE Gaming Zone. Select a zone in which you would most feel comfortable. You can always change your gaming zone by using the account management section of your Games for Windows LIVE account. Select a gamer picture to associate with your profile. The gamer picture can be changed later by using the Live Account Management Web page.



You also have the option to type a motto that can be seen throughout the Games for Windows LIVE community. Click Next.

Note If you see the Gamertag In Use Web page, change the gamertag, and then click Next. Your Games for Windows LIVE ID will be used to identify you in the Games for Windows LIVE community. You can receive messages from your friends and have a method for recovering your account if you forget your password or need help with any billing information.

<ul> If you already have a MSN, Hotmail, or Windows Live ID e-mail account, you have the option of using that Windows Live ID to link to the gamertag that you created. <ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"> Click Yes, I have a Windows Live ID.</li> Click Next.</li></ol>

.</li> If you want to create a new Windows Live ID e-mail account to link to your gaming profile, follow these steps: <ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"> Click No, I’d Like to create one.</li> Click Next.</li> Enter all the required information, and then click I Accept.

</li></ol> </li></ul> </li> Sign in by using your Windows Live e-mail address and password.

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