How to Make Gta Iv Work on Windows 10

Grand Theft Auto IV
Developers

	Rockstar North
Windows	Rockstar Toronto
Publishers
	Rockstar Games
Japan	Capcom
Russia	1C-SoftClub
Engines
	RAGE
Release dates
Windows	December 2, 2008
Reception
Metacritic	90
IGDB	88
Taxonomy
Monetization	Expansion pack
Series	Grand Theft Auto


⤏ Go to series page
Grand Theft Auto	1997
Grand Theft Auto 2	1999
Grand Theft Auto III	2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City	2003
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas	2005
Grand Theft Auto IV	2008
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City	2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit	2013
Grand Theft Auto V	2015
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars	2021
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)
Grand Theft Auto Re: Liberty City Stories (unofficial port)	TBA

1 Availability
- 1.1 DLC and expansion packs
2 Essential improvements
- 2.1 Skip intro videos
- 2.2 Patches
- 2.3 FusionFix
- 2.4 ZolikaPatch
- 2.5 GTA IV&EFLC Graphics Fix & EFLC PC Quality Texture
- 2.6 ColAccel
- 2.7 Restore removed music
- 2.8 Run EFLC as DLCs
- 2.9 Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes
- 2.10 Player Outfit Texture Fixes
- 2.11 Improved Animations Pack
3 Game data
- 3.1 Configuration file(s) location
- 3.2 Save game data location
- 3.3 Save game cloud syncing
4 Video
5 Input
- 5.1 PS3 Controller Buttons
- 5.2 DirectInput Controller support (old versions only)
6 Audio
- 6.1 Localizations
7 Network
- 7.1 Multiplayer types
- 7.2 Connection types
- 7.3 Ports
8 VR support
9 Issues fixed
- 9.1 Rockstar Games Launcher stuck at black loading screen
- 9.2 Fatal error: RMN20
- 9.3 Game stuck at disclaimer screen or Rockstar logo on Windows 10
- 9.4 Right trigger doesn't work when using Steam Input
- 9.5 Infinite loading loop
- 9.6 Large framerate drops on densely detailed parts of the city
- 9.7 Texture popping, stuttering and other performance issues after running the game for a while
- 9.8 No recoil/bullet spread
- 9.9 Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow
- 9.10 Cutscenes are too zoomed in
- 9.11 Game language doesn't follow the Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher settings
- 9.12 The game will load with minimal graphics settings and won't let you change them
- 9.13 AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix
- 9.14 Invisible fonts bug
- 9.15 Frame rate drops after a short time in the game (e.g. 60 FPS suddenly drops to 45 FPS for no apparent reasons)
- 9.16 The game stays in the foreground after hanging, making it impossible to see the Task Manager to close it
- 9.17 Release Date Check Failure
- 9.18 Error: WS10
- 9.19 SecuLauncher: failed to start application. [2000] error
- 9.20 Fatal error: WTV190
- 9.21 Fatal error: WTV270
- 9.22 Game minimises after clicking Start
- 9.23 2GB+ VRAM is incorrectly recognized
- 9.24 Multiplayer: Login to Social Club failed
- 9.25 Broken Space button during the missions "Out of Commission" and "A Revenger's Tragedy"
- 9.26 Rancher collision bug
10 Other information
- 10.1 API
- 10.2 Middleware
- 10.3 Launch Options
- 10.4 Custom music
- 10.5 Downgrading
- 10.6 XLiveLess / ASI loader
  - 10.6.1 XLiveLessAddon
  - 10.6.2 Ultimate ASI Loader
  - 10.6.3 XLiveLess
- 10.7 Modifications
  - 10.7.1 Script Hook and CE Hook
  - 10.7.2 Zolika1351's Trainer
  - 10.7.3 Simple Trainer
  - 10.7.4 Clean IV
  - 10.7.5 First person mod
  - 10.7.6 Draw Distance Tweak
  - 10.7.7 GTA IV Optimizer
  - 10.7.8 Speedometer KM/H (Not necessary)
  - 10.7.9 iCEnhancer
  - 10.7.10 Excellent ENB
  - 10.7.11 Road Textures by DKT70
  - 10.7.12 CG4 Radar/Map Mod
  - 10.7.13 ProVehicleMod v .1.0.1
  - 10.7.14 Project 2DFX
  - 10.7.15 Potential Grim
  - 10.7.16 Responsive Plus
  - 10.7.17 Beta Whiz Phone
  - 10.7.18 Replace D3D/DDraw renderer to fix lag and stutters
  - 10.7.19 Karin Sultan Trunk fix
  - 10.7.20 Plane Flight Path Improvements
  - 10.7.21 Fixed Combat Shotgun Icon
  - 10.7.22 IV HUD & Radar overhaul
  - 10.7.23 Ultimate Graphics Tweak
11 System requirements
12 Notes
13 References

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.

Key points

The March 2020 update upgrades the game to the Complete Edition, introducing the Rockstar Games Launcher DRM while removing Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM DRM entirely and adding achievements to the Steam version of the game, but also removing multiplayer^[1] (see Network for solutions).

Extensive modding community, along with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. See Downgrading.

PC version features the ability to import music files for playback in a custom radio station.

Certain graphical effects and details are inferior to the console versions (e.g. less grass, more texture flickering, and weaker volumetric lighting).^[2]

Rockstar has removed certain music tracks from the game due to expired licenses. Same with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. See Restore removed music.

General information

Rockstar Support

GTA Modding - A wiki hosting mod-information for the GTA series.

GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto IV Discussion

GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series

Steam Community Discussions

Availability [edit]

Complete Edition includes Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City.

DLC and expansion packs

DLCs are now a part of the Complete Edition. All previously purchased copies on Steam were upgraded for free to that version, while original retail versions can be freely upgraded to Complete Edition, by registering a Games for Windows - LIVE key on Rockstar Games Launcher.

Name	Notes
The Lost and Damned
The Ballad of Gay Tony

Essential improvements [edit]

Skip intro videos [edit]

Use GTA IV No-intro Easy Fix
Download and extract the NO-intro_easy-fix.rar file. Move the `loadingscreens_pc.dat` file to `<path-to-game>\common\data\` (replace the file when prompted).

Use FusionFix^[4]

Use ZolikaPatch^[5]

Apply XLiveLessAddon (old versions only)^[6]

Edit loadingscreens_pc.dat^[7]
Go to `<path-to-game>\GTAIV\common\data\` Open `loadingscreens_pc.dat` with Notepad Change the value of "duration" for sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 0.

Apply the GTA IV Intro Patch ^{[citation needed]}

Patches [edit]

For patch releases after Patch 1.0.8.0, you must update through Steam or the Rockstar Games Launcher.

Patch 8 updates the game to version 1.0.8.0

Patch 7 is also available (may be required for some mods, as much as Patch 4).

Since Patch 6 Rockstar Social Club is no longer required to run the game.^[8]

FusionFix [edit]

This projects aims to fix some issues present in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition (v1.2.0.30 and above required).

FusionFix · GitHub

Applying FusionFix^[9]
Download the Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip file. Extract the contents of the download to `<path-to-game>\`. Download the GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix.zip file. Extract the contents of the download to `<path-to-game>\` (replace the file(s) when prompted). For Patch 1.0.8.0, see here. Otherwise, it is recommended to use ZolikaPatch (see below)

Applying FusionFix^[9]

Download the Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip file.
Extract the contents of the download to <path-to-game>\.
Download the GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix.zip file.
Extract the contents of the download to <path-to-game>\ (replace the file(s) when prompted).

For Patch 1.0.8.0, see here. Otherwise, it is recommended to use ZolikaPatch (see below)

ZolikaPatch [edit]

For use with Patches 1.0.4.0, 1.0.7.0, and 1.0.8.0. It cannot be used for the Complete Edition.

Fixes more issues that FusionFix doesn't address.

Applying ZolikaPatch^[10]
Download the Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip file. Extract the contents of the download to `<path-to-game>\`. Download the ZolikaPatch_v#.#.zip file. Extract the contents of the download to `<path-to-game>\` (replace the files when prompted).

GTA IV&EFLC Graphics Fix & EFLC PC Quality Texture [edit]

For Patches 1.0.7.0 and 1.0.8.0.

Should be installed before installing FusionFix.

Fixes some minor graphical issues and replaces the low quality textures in Episodes from Liberty City with better quality ones.

ColAccel [edit]

Greatly reduces loading times

When editing .IMG archives you need to delete colCache.dat and let it get re-created

Place ColAccel script in `<path-to-game>` ^[11]
Requires an ASI Loader.

Restore removed music [edit]

Over 50 radio station tracks were removed from the game in April 2018 due to expired licences.^[12]

Downgrading the Radio Stations^[13]
Download the downgrader. Unpack to the installation folder. Run `install.bat`.

Run EFLC as DLCs [edit]

Not needed for the Complete Edition version.

Merges the radio stations and songs from EFLC into the base game.

Does not work with versions older than 1.0.6.0.

Removes RamJam FM, Self-Actualization FM and Vice City FM radio stations.

Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes [edit]

Not only does this fix some character textures, but it also makes characters look more consistent with their EFLC appearances.

Requires OpenIV

Player Outfit Texture Fixes [edit]

Fixes colouring issues on the player, pedestrians and N.O.O.S.E. textures.

Requires OpenIV.

Improved Animations Pack [edit]

Fixes several issues with gun animations, such as the firing delay on the assault rifles.

Requires OpenIV.

Game data [edit]

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location [edit]

System	Location
Windows	%LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS.CFG
Steam Play (Linux)	<Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12210/pfx/ ^{[Note 2]}

Configuration files are encrypted. For an alternative, see Command line parameters.

Save game data location [edit]

The Rockstar Games Launcher version searches for Games For Windows - LIVE saves.

(old versions only) %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the Games for Windows - LIVE profile.

Save game cloud syncing [edit]

Uses Rockstar Social Club's savegame & settings cloud sync function.

Video [edit]

In-game video settings.

Input [edit]

In-game key map settings.

In-game keyboard/mouse settings.

In-game gamepad settings.

PS3 Controller Buttons [edit]

If using a PlayStation controller, you might want to change the Xbox 360 buttons used in the game's UI to the DUALSHOCK buttons. To do so, follow the instructions below.

Instructions ^{[citation needed]}
Download the Controller Button Icon Change mod. Extract `buttons_360.wtd` and `frontend_360.wtd` to `<path-to-game>\PC\textures\`

DirectInput Controller support (old versions only) [edit]

Launch the game with `-usedirectinput` parameter^[18]
Added in Patch 1.0.2.0^[19] After Patch 1.0.3.0 a separate option was located in `Options` then `Controls` then `Controller Options`.

Audio [edit]

In-game audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		SFX & Music.
Surround sound		Up to 5.0 output^[20]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Commands responsible for the in-game audio:

-fullspecaudio: forces higher quality audio (default).
-minspecaudio: forces lower quality audio - good for lower-end processors (while it doesn't decrease the definition of the audio, some extra audio details were removed, therefore reducing CPU load).

Game uses DirectSound^[20] which can be handled by Creative Alchemy (set duration to 10).^[21] Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as administrator just in case the game crashes (unnecessary in Rockstar Launcher version).

DSOAL for using as alternative DirectSound wrapper (with or without HRTF) is compatible with the Rockstar Games Launcher version and with Windows 10 builds lower than at least 1809.

Localizations

Network [edit]

Multiplayer types

GTA Connected gives you the closest experience to the original multiplayer.

Connection types

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)^[22]
TCP	GFWL: 3074
UDP	GFWL: 3074, 88; IV:MP: 8888

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support [edit]

Issues fixed [edit]

In case of old versions - for Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE.

Rockstar Games Launcher stuck at black loading screen [edit]

Update your GPU drivers^[23]

Fatal error: RMN20 [edit]

Run game in compatibility mode ^{[citation needed]}
Go to the installation folder. Right click on `GTAIV.exe` and enter its properties screen. Under the compatibility tab, set the compatibility mode to Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) and click `OK`.

If using Windows 7, Vista or XP, update your Windows to the latest available service pack^[24]

Game stuck at disclaimer screen or Rockstar logo on Windows 10 [edit]

Disable fullscreen optimization^[25]
Go to the installation folder. Right click on `GTAIV.exe` and enter its properties screen. Under the compatibility tab, tick `Disable fullscreen optimisations` and click `OK`.

Right trigger doesn't work when using Steam Input [edit]

Bind Soft Pull Action to Right Trigger^[26]
Right click the game in your steam library and go to manage/controller configuration. Click on `Right Trigger` and bind `Soft Pull Action` to `Right Trigger`.

Infinite loading loop [edit]

See Large framerate drops on densely detailed parts of the city^[27] ^[28]

Large framerate drops on densely detailed parts of the city [edit]

Lower the view distance to 25 or lower. Anything higher may cause drops in performance when looking at the city's skyline or densely detailed areas (particularly Middle Park) for little visual gain.

Lower the view distance to 25 or lower. Anything higher may cause drops in performance when looking at the city's skyline or densely detailed areas (particularly Middle Park) for little visual gain.
You may also increase your performance significantly while minimising pop-in and graphical glitches by setting the Detail Distance between 10 and 40. If you need very high framerates, it is recommended that you disable shadows as they are CPU-intensive and also reduce the Vehicle Density to around 40 (33 is the console default if you want a "vanilla" experience). Keeping Vsync enabled (with the shadows disabled) may help the game maintain close to stable 60 FPS even on old Intel Core 2 Quad CPUs. Alternatively, you can also try out disabling Clip Capture in the "Game" option in the main menu and setting `-minspecaudio` which can unload the CPU to some extent depending on your computer's specifications and `-noprecache` in some scenarios and `-disableimposters` excluding flying.

You may also increase your performance significantly while minimising pop-in and graphical glitches by setting the Detail Distance between 10 and 40.

If you need very high framerates, it is recommended that you disable shadows as they are CPU-intensive and also reduce the Vehicle Density to around 40 (33 is the console default if you want a "vanilla" experience).

Keeping Vsync enabled (with the shadows disabled) may help the game maintain close to stable 60 FPS even on old Intel Core 2 Quad CPUs.

Alternatively, you can also try out disabling Clip Capture in the "Game" option in the main menu and setting -minspecaudio which can unload the CPU to some extent depending on your computer's specifications and -noprecache in some scenarios and -disableimposters excluding flying.

Texture popping, stuttering and other performance issues after running the game for a while [edit]

Force maximum available memory^[29]
Create a file named `commandline.txt` in the game's root folder. Depending on your texture quality, enter one of the following codes in to the newly created file: Low textures (256 MB VRAM): `-memrestrict 230686720` Medium textures (512 MB VRAM): `-memrestrict 314572800` High textures (1 GB+ VRAM): `-memrestrict 681574400` Save the file and launch the game. `-reservedApp 0` is also worth a try for a 64-bit OS.^[30] Using high-resolution textures is not recommended for systems with less than 4GB of memory.^[30] Forcing available memory with Patch 1.0.8.0 is not recommended as it will make the game unstable.

Force maximum available memory^[29]

Create a file named commandline.txt in the game's root folder.
Depending on your texture quality, enter one of the following codes in to the newly created file:
- Low textures (256 MB VRAM): -memrestrict 230686720
- Medium textures (512 MB VRAM): -memrestrict 314572800
- High textures (1 GB+ VRAM): -memrestrict 681574400
Save the file and launch the game.

-reservedApp 0 is also worth a try for a 64-bit OS.^[30]

Using high-resolution textures is not recommended for systems with less than 4GB of memory.^[30]

Forcing available memory with Patch 1.0.8.0 is not recommended as it will make the game unstable.

Make sure Steam Overlay is enabled^[31] ^{[citation needed]}

No recoil/bullet spread [edit]

By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller. This results in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and a mouse.

Apply FusionFix^[32]

Install the Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script^[33]
Not recommended to be used in Multiplayer. Requires an ASI Loader.

Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow [edit]

This bug occurs when the framerate exceeds 60 fps.

Apply FusionFix^[34]

Cutscenes are too zoomed in [edit]

This bug occurs when the framerate exceeds 60 fps.

Apply FusionFix^[35]

Enable vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz<

Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector

Game language doesn't follow the Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher settings [edit]

Change Windows language

Replace `.gxt` file
Go to `<path-to-game>\common\text\` and make a copy of `.gxt` file of the desired language Delete the language set you currently have. Rename the previously made copy to the name of the previously deleted file. You need to do this separately for TLaD and TBoGT, as they use separate GXTs: `<path-to-game>\TLaD\common\text\` and `<path-to-game>\TBoGT\common\text\` folders respectively.

Replace .gxt file

Go to <path-to-game>\common\text\ and make a copy of .gxt file of the desired language
Delete the language set you currently have.
Rename the previously made copy to the name of the previously deleted file.

You need to do this separately for TLaD and TBoGT, as they use separate GXTs: <path-to-game>\TLaD\common\text\ and <path-to-game>\TBoGT\common\text\ folders respectively.

The game will load with minimal graphics settings and won't let you change them [edit]

For video cards that have more than 2 GB of VRAM the game will run but won't let you change the graphics settings to anything better. To force the game to allow the changes, load the game's executable with this extra parameter: -norestrictions.

Bypass graphics restrictions on Steam version ^{[citation needed]}
Open your Steam library. Right-click on `Grand Theft Auto IV` and select `Properties`. Press the `Set Launch Options...` button. Enter `-norestrictions` into the text field, press `OK`. Start the game.

Bypass graphics restrictions on other versions ^{[citation needed]}
Go to `<path-to-game>` . Create a new text file in this folder and name it `commandline.txt`. Open it and add the string `-norestrictions` to it. Save the file. Start the game.

AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix [edit]

There is a problem where the water loses its details after a while on AMD/ATI cards. To fix this issue do this:

Replace the water shaders ^{[citation needed]}
Download the fixed waterTex shader file. Go to `<path-to-game>\GTAIV` Go to `common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\` Place your downloaded `waterTex.fxc` shader file and replace the original. Go to `common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\` Place your downloaded `waterTex.fxc` shader file and replace the original. Play. Notes Make sure to backup the original files just in case something wrong happens.

Replace the water shaders ^{[citation needed]}

Download the fixed waterTex shader file.
Go to <path-to-game>\GTAIV
Go to common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\
Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
Go to common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\
Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
Play.

Notes

Make sure to backup the original files just in case something wrong happens.

Invisible fonts bug [edit]

A bug may occur which involves most of the game menu text not showing. This happens when you downgrade Patch 1.0.6.0 and later to any versions before it, as the older versions use a different font rendering technique.

Instructions ^{[citation needed]}
Download the files `fonts.dat` and `fonts_r.dat` located here. Go to the installation folder. Drag and drop the files into `common\data\` in `<path-to-game>` .

Frame rate drops after a short time in the game (e.g. 60 FPS suddenly drops to 45 FPS for no apparent reasons) [edit]

Launch the game via `LaunchGTAIV.exe.`

Not needed for the Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher versions.

The game stays in the foreground after hanging, making it impossible to see the Task Manager to close it [edit]

Click "Options" on the Task Manager and enable "Always on top", it will now be possible to Alt-Tab to it

Release Date Check Failure [edit]

Use the Offline Installer package^[36]

Change your computer's date to any date before the 28th of June, 2015 ^{[citation needed]}

Error: WS10 [edit]

Install the updated Games for Windows Marketplace Client ^{[citation needed]}

SecuLauncher: failed to start application. [2000] error [edit]

Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2005 SP1 and .NET 3.5^[36]

Remove any administrator compatibility fix from `<path-to-game>\GTAIV\GTAIV.exe`

Fatal error: WTV190 [edit]

Reinstall GFWL client ^{[citation needed]}

Fatal error: WTV270 [edit]

See In-game interface does not open

Game minimises after clicking Start [edit]

If the game minimises after selecting between GTA IV and EFLC and can't be made full screen again it may be a problem with PunkBuster. It can be fixed by stopping it from running.

Stop PunkBuster ^{[citation needed]}
Press `Ctrl`+ `⇧ Shift`+`Esc`. Click `PnkBstrA.exe` in Processes. Click `End task` to stop it from running.

2GB+ VRAM is incorrectly recognized [edit]

This was fixed in Patch 1.0.8.0.

Force increase video memory^[37]
Open `<path-to-game>\commandline.txt` (create if it doesn't exist). Put `-availablevidmem 2048` in a new line (or replace `2048` with your VRAM in MB).

[edit]

This was fixed in Patch 1.0.8.0.

Override paul.dll ^{[citation needed]}

Rename <path-to-game>/paul.dll to paul.dll_old.
Restart the game. It should load up directly.

Complete the GFWL setup first, so you can then take this shortcut.

Broken Space button during the missions "Out of Commission" and "A Revenger's Tragedy" [edit]

The helicopter quick-time event may not correctly respond to the inputs from the Space button on high fps (+60fps)

Enable vsync in the options game and set refresh rate on 60hz^[38]

Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector^[38]

Rancher collision bug [edit]

When driving a Rancher truck, its front bumpers will collide against obstacles like stairs that other vehicles can normally go over. This issue is not present in the console versions.

Apply FusionFix

Alternatively:

Apply a fix^[39]

Download and install OpenIV
Download the rancher.zip file, and extract the "rancher.wft" file
Open the OpenIV software and select "Grand Theft Auto IV" (If prompted to choose the installation folder, click "Browse...", navigate to where GTA IV is installed, and select the "GTAIV" folder)
Click the "Edit mode" button on the navigation bar, then navigate to <path-to-game>\GTAIV\pc\models\cdimages and double-click "vehicles.img"
Replace the original "rancher.wft" with the modded file.
Exit OpenIV

Not recommended being used in Multiplayer.

Other information [edit]

API [edit]

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9
Shader Model support	3

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware [edit]

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	Bullet Physics Library, Euphoria
Interface	Flash
Cutscenes	Bink Video	1.9r Used for ingame television

Launch Options [edit]

By creating a file called commandline.txt and saving it to your root installation folder you can alter the way your game runs. Below is a list of all the parameters.

Few commands works only on clear game and patch 1.0.3.0.

Parameter	Description
-help	Lists the available commands
-adapter	Uses the specified screen adapter
-autoconfig	Automatically adjusts the graphics settings depending on computer specifications
-availablevidmem	Sets the amount of available physical video memory
-benchmark	Launches the game in Benchmark mode and then quits it
-detailquality	Sets the detail distance of the game (0-99)
-disableimposters	Turns off imposter rendering for vehicles
-forcehighqualitymirrors	Enables 64-bit mirrors
-forcer2vb	Forces rendering to Vertex Buffer
-frameLimit	Limits your FPS to your monitor's refresh rate
-framelockinwindow	Forces framelock to work even in a window
-fullscreen	Forces fullscreen mode
-fullspecaudio	Forces high-end CPU audio footprint
-gpucount	Lets you manually set the GPU count if query fails
-height	Sets the vertical resolution
-managed	Uses D3D runtime managed resources
-memrestrict	Restricts the amount of available memory that the game can use
-minspecaudio	Forces low-end CPU audio footprint
-no_3GB	Disables 32-bit OS with /3GB
-noBlockOnLostFocus	Prevents the game from blocking window updates during focus loss
-noprecache	Disables precaching of resources
-nomemrestrict	Disables memory restrictions
-nominimize	Disables the ability to restore the game from minimise and changing resolutions (reduces system memory footprint)
-norestrictions	Disables restrictions on graphics settings
-noswapdelay	Disables sleep delay before Present (disables the fix for hard present stalls)
-notimefix	Disables Time Fix
-novblank	Disables vertical blanking for VSync
-percentvidmem	Percentage of video memory to be made available for the game
-refreshrate	Sets the refresh rate (values set must be supported by your monitor)
-reserve	Sets the amount of memory to be used by other programmes
-reservedApp	Sets the amount of memory to be left available within application space
-renderquality	Adjusts anisotropic filtering (0-4)
-safemode	Sets the graphics of the game to the lowest setting possible
-shadowdensity	Adjusts night shadows (0-16)
-shadowquality	Sets the shadow quality (0-4)
-stereo	Enables stereo audio support
-texturequality	Sets the texture quality of the game (0-2)
-unmanaged	Uses application managed resources
-usedirectinput	Allows DirectInput alongside XInput support.
-viewdistance	Sets the view distance of the game (0-99)
-windowed	Forces windowed mode
-width	Sets the horizontal resolution

Custom music [edit]

GTA IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station: Independence FM.^[40]

Simply place any audio files/folders or create shortcuts in the %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\User Music\ folder, and tune into the station in-game.

Supported formats are MP3, WMA, M4A. Other formats and extensions are not recognised.

iTunes needs to be installed for M4A support.

Use shortcuts to audio files/folders to save disk space and improve performance.

Supports High-resolution audio files. Up to 96 kHz / 24 bit.

Supports Surround audio files. Up to 6 channels.

FLAC is not supported. Convert them to WMA Lossless to use them in the game.

Monaural audio files not supported.

Downgrading [edit]

Many mods for GTA IV won't work with the latest version

The most supported versions for modding are any versions between 1.0.4.0 and 1.0.7.0

Currently, Steam users can encounter problems with disabling the auto-update feature. It can be done by setting the time of the update: 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Install Patch 4 (1.0.4.0) ^{[citation needed]}

Extract and run the installer
Download the font fixes
Place fonts.dat and fonts_r.dat into <path-to-game>\common\data\
Download and install XLiveLess

Notes

An older version of ScriptHook is required for modding on Patch 1.0.4.0, found here

This version is claimed to have improved game performance^[41] ^[42]

Some mods work only with Patch 1.0.4.0, while other mods, such as ColAccel, won't work with Patch 1.0.4.0 at all

Install Patch 7 (1.0.7.0)

Extract the files anywhere on your computer
Run UpdateTitle.exe and install it
Download and install XLiveLess

Notes

Patch 1.0.7.0 has enhanced graphics, secondary key-bindings, several bug fixes, support for the DLCs and more

Many have reported a performance decrease in this patch in comparison to patches prior to 1.0.6.0. This is because the shadow quality has been improved in 1.0.6.0 and later.

This only works when downgrading from 1.0.8.0 to 1.0.7.0.

Steam Guide for downgrading Complete Edition to 1.0.8.0 or 1.0.7.0

Notes

Can keep Steam Achievements, DLCs in one game and the 3 EFLC-exclusive radio stations

Is compatible with multiplayer clients and GFWL (To enable GFWL, delete xlive.dll from the game folder, delete XlivelessAddon.asi from the plugins folder and get the GFWL code protection disabler)

Delete any plugins such as FusionFix from the game folder before using this method

To remove the Social Club login screen, remove "Paul.dll" from the game's installation folder

XLiveLess / ASI loader [edit]

XLiveLess disables Games for Windows - LIVE.

The location of the savegames changes to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\

Disables access to LIVE multiplayer. LAN multiplayer is still accessible but connecting to a LAN lobby will crash the game.

ASI loader is a tool that loads custom libraries with the file extension .asi.

XLiveLessAddon [edit]

Can skip the intro videos and even the main menu.

Adds borderless windowed mode.

Allows to launch through GTAIV.exe directly.

Includes Ultimate ASI Loader.

Applying XLiveLessAddon^[6]
Download the XLivelessAddon.zip file. Extract the contents of the download to `<path-to-game>` (replace the file(s) when prompted).

Ultimate ASI Loader [edit]

Built-in XLiveLess.

Applying Ultimate ASI Loader^[43]
Download the Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip file. Extract the contents of the download. Rename the `dinput8.dll` file to `xlive.dll`. Move this file to `<path-to-game>` (replace the file(s) when prompted).

XLiveLess [edit]

Built-in ASI loader.

Applying XLiveLess^[44]
Download XLiveLess. Extract the contents of the download. Move the `xlive.dll` file to `<path-to-game>` (replace the file(s) when prompted).

Modifications [edit]

GTA Gaming Archive
GTA Garage
GTA Inside
GTA Land

These should not be used in multiplayer.

It is strongly recommended to make backups of any files these modifications may replace.

Script Hook and CE Hook [edit]

For using with other mods.

Zolika1351's Trainer [edit]

Recently made mod menu for the game.

Compatible with Grand Theft Auto Connected.

Simple Trainer [edit]

Legacy mod menu for game.

Said to have issues on existing save files, breaking scripted storyline phone calls, preventing game progression.^[45]

Clean IV [edit]

Color fix mod.

First person mod [edit]

Compatible with VR.

Draw Distance Tweak [edit]

Allows for larger draw distances.

GTA IV Optimizer [edit]

May boost performance

There is a V2 in Beta. Download

Speedometer KM/H (Not necessary) [edit]

Adds a speedometer to GTA IV.

iCEnhancer [edit]

Overhauls the game's visuals from lighting and reflections to vegetation.

Might require specific game versions.

Cannot be used with other ENB mods.

Excellent ENB [edit]

This ENB may be very bright for some users, so for an alternative download ENB for natural and realistic lighting (may not work on anything newer than Patch 1.0.4.0).

Graphical modification that overhauls the game's visuals ^{[citation needed]} .

Includes multiple presets suitable for any computer.

Compatible with all patches.

Contains an optional ASI loader.

Contains an optional trainer.

Contains optional textures for roads and trees.

Cannot be used with the iCEnhancer mod.

A minor graphical bug is present on street lights when Night Shadows are enabled on Patch 1.0.6.0 or later.

Road Textures by DKT70 [edit]

Graphical improvement that includes high-definition textures for roads.

Combine it with an ENB modification for the best results.

CG4 Radar/Map Mod [edit]

Adds additional details and information on the world map while improving its look.

ProVehicleMod v .1.0.1 [edit]

ProVehicleMod is a mod that lets you spawn any vehicles you need at any time. It is equipped with a user-friendly GUI that allows you to spawn any car you want,

any time.

Project 2DFX [edit]

Makes streetlights render from a farther distance.

Needs an ASI Loader.

Potential Grim [edit]

Fixes a coding error where certain gangs were supposed to be more hostile after certain points in the game.

Increases the violence and hostility of gangs and expands their influence, relying on story details and proper backgrounds.

Responsive Plus [edit]

Makes various tweaks/fixes across the game, notably to vehicle flags/spawning.

Rebalances gunplay, substantially reducing total ammo pool and magazine size, and increasing damage output in firearms. This makes for more challenging and engaging firefights, where time to kill is shorter for both yourself and enemies. Weapons and ammo are also now more expensive.

Makes small adjustments to vehicle handling model.

Beta Whiz Phone [edit]

Makes the phone model look more consistent with the Whiz Phone's cutscene model.

Replace D3D/DDraw renderer to fix lag and stutters [edit]

Fixes native GTA IV's legacy D3D/DDraw renderer with DDrawCompat or translates it to DX11/12 or Vulkan renderers, potentially providing better frame rates and less stutter.

The game uses multi-core systems more efficiently.

Karin Sultan Trunk fix [edit]

Fixes a texture issue with the lights on the trunk of the Karin Sultan.

Plane Flight Path Improvements [edit]

Changes the paths that the planes take around Liberty City.

Fixed Combat Shotgun Icon [edit]

Corrects the icon of the Combat Shotgun to better match the in-game model.

IV HUD & Radar overhaul [edit]

This mod aims to remake every part of the HUD that uses textures, making them higher resolution but without making any other changes where that's possible.

Ultimate Graphics Tweak [edit]

Modification which allows bringing back missing effects, that were presented in console versions (like motion blur and depth of field).

System requirements [edit]

Windows
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	7 SP1
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1.5 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	22 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon X1900 Nvidia GeForce 7900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible

Notes

↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12210/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12210) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

↑ Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2020-03-25

"As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards"
↑ GTA 4: Complete Edition: Xbox vs. PC Version - Detailed Comparison - last accessed on 2020-12-15
↑ Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2020-03-25

"Players with existing CD keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher"
↑ ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition
↑ [IV] ZolikaPatch - Page 1 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Page 32 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
↑ Remove/Skip annoying intro sequence! - /r/GTA
↑ https://games.softpedia.com/progChangelog/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Patch-Changelog-30489.html
↑ GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix · GitHub
↑ [IV] ZolikaPatch - Page 1 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
↑ ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
↑ Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun
↑ IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums
↑ GTA IV (2016 Patch) | 21:9 Review - YouTube
↑ pc technical issues - How can I force anti-aliasing in GTA IV? - Arqade - last accessed on 2020-04-03
↑ Handbrake camera is too fast on high FPS (gamepad only) · Issue #21 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2021-04-17
↑ Currently Supported Controllers for GTA IV PC - Rockstar Support
↑ Title Update v. 1.0.2.0 - Help & Support - GTAForums
↑ ^20.0 ^20.1 PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
↑ Creative Alchemy - GTAForums
↑ IV:MP T4 Manual - IV-MP Community Forum
↑ https://translate.google.pl/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fforum.pclab.pl%2Ftopic%2F1303525-Gta-5-si%25C4%2599-nie-wczytuje%2Fpage__pid__15789133__st__0%26%23entry15789133
↑ GTA IV: Error Code RMN20 - Rockstar Support
↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/12210/discussions/0/2592234299551921423/#c2592234299552032969
↑ https://gtaforums.com/topic/825999-ps4-anyone-else-having-trouble-with-their-right-trigger/
↑ READ THIS if your GTA 4 gets stuck on the loading screen after pressing play! Easy Fix. :: Steam Community Discussions
↑ Need help running GTA IV (Steam) on Windows 8.1, page 1 - GOG.com Forum
↑ How to use -memrestrict to fix stuttering - GTA Forums
↑ ^30.0 ^30.1 Extreme Texture Pop-in - GTAForums
↑ How do i get over 60 fps in GTA 4 ?? - Steam Community Discussions
↑ Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
↑ Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTAForums
↑ Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
↑ Zoomed in cutscenes · Issue #1 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
↑ ^36.0 ^36.1 SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV
↑ Issues with GTA IV showing video cards with over 2GB as under spec – Rockstar Support
↑ ^38.0 ^38.1 GTA IV: Bugs and Glitches compilation
↑ GTAIV-Issues-List - Rancher's collision #51
↑ Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support
↑ Patch 1.0.4.0 vs Patch 1.0.7.0 - GTA Forums
↑ [REL|III|VC|SA|IV] Project 2dfx - GTAForums
↑ Ultimate-ASI-Loader/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader · GitHub
↑ [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
↑ catsmackaroo's Ultimate GTA IV Setup Guide, mentions aformentioned issue, recommends ZolikaTrainer.

How to Make Gta Iv Work on Windows 10

Source: https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV

How to Make Gta Iv Work on Windows 10

Contents

Availability [edit]

DLC and expansion packs

Essential improvements [edit]

Skip intro videos [edit]

Patches [edit]

FusionFix [edit]

ZolikaPatch [edit]

GTA IV&EFLC Graphics Fix & EFLC PC Quality Texture [edit]

ColAccel [edit]

Restore removed music [edit]

Run EFLC as DLCs [edit]

Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes From Liberty City: Characters Fixes [edit]

Player Outfit Texture Fixes [edit]

Improved Animations Pack [edit]

Game data [edit]

Configuration file(s) location [edit]

Save game data location [edit]

Save game cloud syncing [edit]

Video [edit]

Input [edit]

PS3 Controller Buttons [edit]

DirectInput Controller support (old versions only) [edit]

Audio [edit]

Localizations

Network [edit]

Multiplayer types

Connection types

Ports

VR support [edit]

Issues fixed [edit]

Rockstar Games Launcher stuck at black loading screen [edit]

Fatal error: RMN20 [edit]

Game stuck at disclaimer screen or Rockstar logo on Windows 10 [edit]

Right trigger doesn't work when using Steam Input [edit]

Infinite loading loop [edit]

Large framerate drops on densely detailed parts of the city [edit]

Texture popping, stuttering and other performance issues after running the game for a while [edit]

No recoil/bullet spread [edit]

Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow [edit]

Cutscenes are too zoomed in [edit]

Game language doesn't follow the Steam/Rockstar Games Launcher settings [edit]

The game will load with minimal graphics settings and won't let you change them [edit]

AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix [edit]

Invisible fonts bug [edit]

Frame rate drops after a short time in the game (e.g. 60 FPS suddenly drops to 45 FPS for no apparent reasons) [edit]

The game stays in the foreground after hanging, making it impossible to see the Task Manager to close it [edit]

Release Date Check Failure [edit]

Error: WS10 [edit]

SecuLauncher: failed to start application. [2000] error [edit]

Fatal error: WTV190 [edit]

Fatal error: WTV270 [edit]

Game minimises after clicking Start [edit]

2GB+ VRAM is incorrectly recognized [edit]

[edit]

Broken Space button during the missions "Out of Commission" and "A Revenger's Tragedy" [edit]

Rancher collision bug [edit]

Other information [edit]

API [edit]

Middleware [edit]

Launch Options [edit]

Custom music [edit]

Downgrading [edit]

XLiveLess / ASI loader [edit]

XLiveLessAddon [edit]

Ultimate ASI Loader [edit]

XLiveLess [edit]

Modifications [edit]

Script Hook and CE Hook [edit]

Zolika1351's Trainer [edit]

Simple Trainer [edit]

Clean IV [edit]

First person mod [edit]

Draw Distance Tweak [edit]

GTA IV Optimizer [edit]

Speedometer KM/H (Not necessary) [edit]

iCEnhancer [edit]

Excellent ENB [edit]

Road Textures by DKT70 [edit]