I've read the support guidelines and followed as closely as I'm able. Ironically, there are a couple of links here for support that indicate I don't have permission to view them. Anyway, I don't know how to find or post the log files.
I've had the game running with GTA 4, but not with freezes, error messages, and a great deal of frustration. After 8 hours screwing around with this, I'm either going to chuck the idea of trying to run LCPDFR or find some kind soul here that is willing to make a few bucks helping me get up and running. Frankly, I have a lot more money than time. Admittedly, I'm not an IT tech, or in my early 30's (46). But I'm also not completely technology challenged.
PC is brand new and has nothing other than this and GTA 4 from Steam (downloaded yesterday).
Win 8.1 64 bit
Intel Core i7-4500U 4th Gen “Haswell” Dual-Core 1.8-3GHz 4MB Cache
Intel HD 4400, Nvidia GeForce GT 745M 2GB
8GB RAM
1000GB HDD (1TB)
Also running an XBOX controller which seems to work perfectly.
If someone is willing to help, I'm willing to pay.
Thanks in advance!!