GTA IV Launching Issue

[Kevin499 88]

So every time I launch GTA IV on Steam it gives me this error: http://puu.sh/65hEl.png

 

Even though I do have service pack 1: http://puu.sh/65hIF.png

 

But, when I launch GTA IV on the GTA IV Folder, it runs perfectly fine. It doesn't give me any errors.

 

But, the problem with playing in the folder is that I can't take screenshots.

 

Any Ideas?

 

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[apollyon666 7]

So every time I launch GTA IV on Steam it gives me this error: http://puu.sh/65hEl.png

 

Even though I do have service pack 1: http://puu.sh/65hIF.png

 

But, when I launch GTA IV on the GTA IV Folder, it runs perfectly fine. It doesn't give me any errors.

 

But, the problem with playing in the folder is that I can't take screenshots.

 

Any Ideas?

 

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I think it's just a compatibility issue. You SHOULD be launching from the folder. (Right click launch gta icon and run as administrator.) I'm not 100% sure as to why that improves stability, but it does and you'll see people talking about that when people are having issues launching the game. Secondly, if you're wanting to take screenshots/video you can always download another program, such as fraps. There's plenty of free and paid programs that work well.