To enable DirectPlay, first press the Win key + R keyboard shortcut to open Run. How do I enable DirectPlay on Windows 7?.How do I enable Direct3D on Windows 10?.Then You will find the DirectPlay once you find make enable it and click OK. In the subsequent window, search for Legacy Components and Click on the Plus Sign. Now, In the Program's dialog box click on the Turn Windows features on or off. In the control panel window, select the Programs option.