GTA IV Problem

[Rareroblox 30]

Hello, when I launch GTA IV, it shows me a black screen, after the GTA IV logo it turns black forever. I tried it again and still the same thing. HELP.

[Cbeck133 49]

Is it working now our still crashes?  Can you provide more details are you running any mods or scripts?  Computer specs and so on?

[Rareroblox 30]

Is it working now our still crashes?  Can you provide more details are you running any mods or scripts?  Computer specs and so on?

I am using LCPDFR 1.0c, Corner, Police Helper, Tow Truck Script 2.00

 

My PC Specs are 

 

Processor AMD A10-5750M APU with Radeon HD Graphics Manufacturer AMD Speed 2.5 GHz Number of Cores 4 CPU ID 178BFBFF00610F31 Family 15 Model 13 Stepping 1 Revision   Video Card AMD Radeon HD 8650G Manufacturer ATI Chipset AMD Radeon HD 8650G Dedicated Memory 768 MB Total Memory 4.0 GB Pixel Shader Version 5.0 Vertex Shader Version 5.0 Hardware T & L Yes Vendor ID 1002 Device ID 990B Plug and Play ID VEN_1002&DEV_990B&SUBSYS_1982103C&REV_00 Driver Version 14.100.0.0 Memory 7.4 GB Operating System Microsoft Windows 8.1 (build 9600), 64-bit Service Pack 0 Size 64 Bit Edition   Version 6.3.9600 Locale 0409 BIOS F.33 Version Insyde F.33 Manufacturer Insyde Date   Display Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768 Sound Device 1 AMD High Definition Audio Device Driver Version 9.0.0.9905 Sound Device 2 Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Version 6.0.1.7004 DVD hp DVD A DU8A5SH SATA CdRom Device CD hp DVD A DU8A5SH SATA CdRom Device Drive 1   Size 910.4 GB Free 816.7 GB Drive 2   Size 20.4 GB Free 2.0 GB Browsers   Internet Explorer 11.0.9600.17278 Chrome 37.0.2062.124 Firefox 31.0 (x86 en-US) Safari  

 

Software   Java 7.0.600 Flash 15.0.0.152 DirectX 11.0 .NET 3.5.30729.4926 QuickTime 7.75.80.95 Adobe PDF Reader

[Cbeck133 49]

When did you start to experience the problem exactly?  LCPDFR?  Police Helper or one of the added on mods?

[Rareroblox 30]

When did you start to experience the problem exactly?  LCPDFR?  Police Helper or one of the added on mods?

I just got it. When I added the mods, it still ran good. 

[Cbeck133 49]

Okay so here are the only suggestions I can give, hopefully someone with far more experience and understanding with computers can help you out.

 

1.)  Try taking out the police helper and supporting mods (Coroner and Tow)  See if that helped.  I know that it may have worked fine before but if a file got corrupted then it may be causing the issue.  Just move the files to the desktop and try loading your game.  Also make sure if your running Windows 7 to right click and run as administrator.  For some reason mine kept freezing on me and now its fine as long as i do that.

 

2.) I remember some people with a similar issue saying the file Advancedhookinit.asi was causing their computer to crash.  Try removing that file to the desktop and see if that was it.

 

3.) If you have any modded cars and saved them into safehouse parking spot this would also cause your game to crash, however I don't believe that's the issue here.

 

If none of these work go into your main GTA directory and pull the .log files for LCPDFR, Advancedhookinit.log, Advancedhook.log so on and so forth.  If you understand how to read the .log files you may find your problem in there.  The only other thing I can think of is a memory issue but again I'm no expert in that field.  Hopefully this will help you narrow down where the problem lies.

 

 

Again I hope this helps you in some way.  If not im sorry I couldn't be more help.

Edited October 3, 2014 by Cbeck133

[Rareroblox 30]

Okay so here are the only suggestions I can give, hopefully someone with far more experience and understanding with computers can help you out.

 

1.)  Try taking out the police helper and supporting mods (Coroner and Tow)  See if that helped.  I know that it may have worked fine before but if a file got corrupted then it may be causing the issue.  Just move the files to the desktop and try loading your game.  Also make sure if your running Windows 7 to right click and run as administrator.  For some reason mine kept freezing on me and now its fine as long as i do that.

 

2.) I remember some people with a similar issue saying the file Advancedhookinit.asi was causing their computer to crash.  Try removing that file to the desktop and see if that was it.

 

3.) If you have any modded cars and saved them into safehouse parking spot this would also cause your game to crash, however I don't believe that's the issue here.

 

If none of these work go into your main GTA directory and pull the .log files for LCPDFR, Advancedhookinit.log, Advancedhook.log so on and so forth.  If you understand how to read the .log files you may find your problem in there.  The only other thing I can think of is a memory issue but again I'm no expert in that field.  Hopefully this will help you narrow down where the problem lies.

 

 

Again I hope this helps you in some way.  If not im sorry I couldn't be more help.

I tried all of those steps but did not succeed. Here is my logs:

[Cbeck133 49]

Well shiver me timbers,

 

    All your .log files seem to be in good order not sure whats causing the crash at start-up.  The only and last thing I can suggest is to pm someone who is willing to help, and uninstall all your mods and see if the game will start for you.  If not then I'm lost on what it could possibly be.

 

 

Sorry I couldn't be more help buddy 

[Rareroblox 30]

Well shiver me timbers,

 

    All your .log files seem to be in good order not sure whats causing the crash at start-up.  The only and last thing I can suggest is to pm someone who is willing to help, and uninstall all your mods and see if the game will start for you.  If not then I'm lost on what it could possibly be.

 

 

Sorry I couldn't be more help buddy 

Who do you think I should PM?

[skynyrd47 40]

Is your GTA folder unmarked from Read Only in properties? Also are you using a shortcut if so try the launcher.exe from the folder were gtaiv.exe is located. Check both programs for administer options and try auto-configuring compatibility.

[Rareroblox 30]

Is your GTA folder unmarked from Read Only in properties? Also are you using a shortcut if so try the launcher.exe from the folder were gtaiv.exe is located. Check both programs for administer options and try auto-configuring compatibility.

In the properties it is checked. Am I suppost to uncheck it? And, I am using the launcher as administrator..

[skynyrd47 40]

Set the gta.exe file to admin and compatibility mode too, and they should be unchecked as read only (the whole directory) 

Also look at this post I did and see if you can change the directory like LMS suggests.

 

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[Rareroblox 30]

Set the gta.exe file to admin and compatibility mode too, and they should be unchecked as read only (the whole directory) 

Also look at this post I did and see if you can change the directory like LMS suggests.

 

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Okay, I unchecked the read only and I will see if it will work!

Set the gta.exe file to admin and compatibility mode too, and they should be unchecked as read only (the whole directory) 

Also look at this post I did and see if you can change the directory like LMS suggests.

 

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I un-checked the read-me but it still keeps checking it back by itself to readme

[skynyrd47 40]

Hope it works bud

I have the same problem what OS are you using?

[Rareroblox 30]

Hope it works bud

I have the same problem what OS are you using?

Windows 8.1

[skynyrd47 40]

Try windows compatibility for windows 7

[Rareroblox 30]

Try windows compatibility for windows 7

Will that make it so it is unchecked?

[Will 2,178]

It will always set back to being partially read only (some files are read only and some are not) because of being in Program Files. I'm going to steal this from one of LMS's posts:

 

but about the magically checking of read-only, that's just normal for folders on a protected path (like the  Program Files one). Therefore to minimize issues it's always a good idea to have the game running on another drive, e.g. D:.

[Rareroblox 30]

It works now. But, I have a problem with games for windows live (GFWL) whenever I start it up it gives me a error. I tried reinstalling, everything and I still get the error and my internet connection is fine. Hope you can help.