Lately I've been trying to get my GTA IV to work but when ever i install it it always have the infinite loading screen glitch. I mean if i was to uninstall it 30 time it would still do the glitch. So i was thinking would it be a good idea to restore my alien-ware laptop to factory settings ? If anyone can help me to fix it please do. Oh and the computer is windows 8 . 

Yeah I've heard Win8 doesn't like GTA 4, and vice versa. There is a fix I believe somewhere on the internet. I'll get back to you if and when I find it.

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You probably only need the latest Games for Windows Live client. The one that comes with GTA is what causes the game to not work properly on 8/8.1.

You probably only need the latest Games for Windows Live client. The one that comes with GTA is what causes the game to not work properly on 8/8.1.

 

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Get the latest version of GWMC and try it.

 

If you would like to know how to factory reset your computer anyway,an easy way to do it is to open up the charms menu (Win Key + C) and click on the power button, and then select "Restart" while holding down the SHIFT key on your keyboard. Hold it down until your system restarts completely and you'll be greeted by the recovery menu. From here, select the troubleshooting option and then the recovery method. You'll have an option between a refresh and a factory restore. The factory restore usually takes a couple of hours if your OS runs off of an HDD, and a bit faster if you have an SSD. Let that run and you're all good.

 

I'm new to this community, but I've been working as a PC Tech for about 5 years. Feel free to ask any more questions.

Edited December 14, 201411 yr by TheCrazySwede

+1

 

Get the latest version of GWMC and try it.

 

If you would like to know how to factory reset your computer anyway,an easy way to do it is to open up the charms menu (Win Key + C) and click on the power button, and then select "Restart" while holding down the SHIFT key on your keyboard. Hold it down until your system restarts completely and you'll be greeted by the recovery menu. From here, select the troubleshooting option and then the recovery method. You'll have an option between a refresh and a factory restore. The factory restore usually takes a couple of hours if your OS runs off of an HDD, and a bit faster if you have an SSD. Let that run and you're all good.

 

I'm new to this community, but I've been working as a PC Tech for about 5 years. Feel free to ask any more questions.

Ok so my problem is i will install gta trough Steam and i will install a few mods then all of a sudden i can load up the game press start but the loading screen stays forever. the problem used to be the saves but i tried the fix that made it work again but now that doesent work. Do you need more info ?  

Try downloading the latest version of GWMC

 

If that doesn't work, troubleshoot the issue by taking everything step-by-step.

Does the game freeze without mods on a fresh install of the software? If it does not, then there's either an issue with the mods, the installation of the mods or the software media itself. 

If it does, then un-install the game, delete any previous game directories and use something like CCLeaner to dust off all the registry keys that are left behind and no longer in use.

 

Re-install the game after the clean-up process and without any mods, see if the game runs. Take it from there.

I am not sure if the mods are all Steam compatible. Some games are not, so keep this in mind. I'm completely new to GTA IV modding, so not sure what the exceptions are here.Be sure to use something like an ASI Loader when applicable.