Can't start GTA IV

[Noel 0]

(English isn't my native language)

Hey guys. I have no idea how to start GTA IV after i have download LCPDFR (.91).

I am pressing on the Grand Theft Auto IV shortcut then i see Social Club window as usual. But after I pressed a Play button GTA didn't started. If I open a task manager I can notice that the GTAIV.exe process appears just for few seconds and then disappears.

I've tried to turn off firewall, checked all .dll's and .asi files. Diagnostic report says everything is OK. I am not using a crack.

I think that is all i can say you. I need your help ;)

I hope you can understand me despite my poor English skills.

~Best wishes. Your foreign friend.

[Cyan 4,990]

"But after I pressed a Play button GTA didn't started. If I open a task manager I can notice that the GTAIV.exe process appears just for few seconds and then disappears."

Not specifically an LCPDFR problem, LCPDFR isn't loaded at this early stage of the game.

What version of GTA IV?

[Noel 0]

"Not specifically an LCPDFR problem, LCPDFR isn't loaded at this early stage of the game."

Yes, but before i downloaded LCPDFR there were no problems with GTA launching :)

"What version of GTA IV?"

As far as i know, i have 1.0.6.1

Now i should upgrade it to 1.0.7.0. Am i right?

[Sniper296 1,712]

Yep, http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/484496-grand-theft-auto-iv-patch-7-title-update-v-1-0-7-0-english-1-0-6-1-russian-1-0-5-2-japanese

[Noel 0]

Thank you. I'm downloading 1.0.7.0. But Isn't 1.0.7.0 (English) same as 1.0.6.1 (Russian)?

[Sniper296 1,712]

Yes, you should have mentioned the region version. Try running the diagnostics tool. http://goo.gl/QEftp

[Noel 0]

"Yes, you should have mentioned the region version."

Oh, sorry.

"Try running the diagnostics tool. http://goo.gl/QEftp"

Already tried this one. Diagnostic report says everything is OK.

BEGIN *SIGNED* LCPD First Response Issue Report

Diagnostics Tool Version: 0.4.3

Operating system: Windows7 HomePremium (6.1.0.0 Build: 7600) Service Pack:

System RAM (GB): 3,93

CPU cores: 4

NET Framework 4.0 installed: True

Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable installed: True

GTA IV - Installed: True

GTA IV - Install folder: D:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV

GTA IV - Version: 1, 0, 6, 1

GTA IV - Asi loader installed: True

GTA IV - Asi loader: DSOUND

GTA IV - Asi loader valid: True

GTA IV - C++ ScriptHook installed: True

GTA IV - C++ ScriptHook valid: True

GTA IV - C++ ScriptHook version: 0, 5, 1, 0

GTA IV - ScriptHookDotNet installed: True

GTA IV - ScriptHookDotNet valid: True

End of *SIGNED* LCPD First Response Issue Report

Digital signature: HapzqVEJcsGWnEylKeJczg==

[Flambe 64]

Everything looks fine. Have you tried using xliveless.dll?

[Noel 0]

"Everything looks fine. Have you tried using xliveless.dll?"

No. It would be nice if you tell me how to use it ;)

[Sniper296 1,712]

Delete dsound.dll from your IV folder, run the installer again, deselect dsound and select xliveless.

[Noel 0]

Thanks. GTA is launched. But the game don't see any save files.

And how should i start LCPDFR? I have tried ALT+P, ALT+R, ALT+B. Nothing happend. Also i have no Fn key ;(

[squad51 1]

I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It just gives me an error message and gta won't start!

Edited September 15, 2011 by squad51

[-kennie- 3]

You just need a patch.

[Guest]

You could try updateing all your dll's and stuff. Maybe something is outdated.

So be sure to download the latest versions of:

- Scripthook.dll

- ScriptHookDotNet.asi

- AdvancedHook.dll

- xlive.dll

You only need those 4 files in your GTA main directory to get it work (besides the original data of course ;) ) Also be sure to give us any further details on errors or something (just because I read something above "ME GOT ERRORRZZ" and then not posting it *lol*)

[xDodox 39]

Hey,

don't forget the "Games for Windows Live Update for GTAIV"!

[Introvist 0]

My problem was similar, only I was the dumbass who created such a problem in the first place lol.

I didn't check when copying/deleting my mod files prior to installing this mod over the top of GTA IV if I was accidently deleting required files.

Required file for GTA IV to work: xlive.dll.

And of course by placing it back into its rightful place (Main GTA IV Directory) the case was solved :)

[Noel 0]

DEVELOPER, all these files are already in GTA main directory. Actually I don't know how to update these files. I just downloaded them with lcpdfr .91

xDodox, I tried to update Games for Windows Live. Unfortunately when I am pressing ALT+P in game nothing happened as before updating.

Introvist, xlive.dll is already in GTA directory ;(

Does anyone have some conjectures?

Edited September 20, 2011 by Noel