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{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own [[#Custom music|custom radio station]].
 
{{++}} Ability to import your music for your own [[#Custom music|custom radio station]].
 
{{--}} Rockstar has removed music from the game due to expired licences. Same with [[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City]]. See [[#Restore_Removed_Music|Restore Removed Music]].
 
{{--}} Rockstar has removed music from the game due to expired licences. Same with [[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City]]. See [[#Restore_Removed_Music|Restore Removed Music]].
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{{--}} March 2020 update has introduced new [[Store:Rockstar Games Launcher|Rockstar Games Launcher]] DRM, removing [[Games for Windows - LIVE|Games for Windows - LIVE]] and [[SecuROM|SecuROM]] entirely, but also removing multiplayer<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360043039674/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-and-Grand-Theft-Auto-Episodes-from-Liberty-City-updates-to-remove-Games-for-Windows-Live|title=Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support|date=2020-03-25|snippet=As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards}}</ref> (see [[#Network|Network]] for solutions).
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Disc, Key, Activation | Additionally uses {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} for disc checking. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL, Disc, Key, Activation | Uses {{DRM|SecuROM|7|SecuROM PA}} for disc checking.<br>CD keys can be redeemed on the [[Store:Rockstar Games Launcher|Rockstar Games Launcher]]. Doing this will activate the Complete Edition.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360043039674/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-and-Grand-Theft-Auto-Episodes-from-Liberty-City-updates-to-remove-Games-for-Windows-Live|title=Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support|date=2020-03-25|snippet=Players with existing CD Keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher}}</ref> | Rockstar Games Launcher | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B001BNFQKO | GFWL, Disc, Key, Activation | Retail version. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Official | https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/store/ | Rockstar Games Launcher | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-GTA4S-GB | Steam, GFWL, Activation | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-GTA4CP-GN|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 12210 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher | Complete Edition. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1687-1 | Steam, GFWL, Activation | {{store link|Gamesplanet|1687-5|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | grand-theft-auto-iv | Steam, GFWL, Activation | {{store link|Humble|grand-theft-auto-iv-complete-edition|Complete Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL||SecuROM PA|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} Additionally, all non-retail versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} Online features require [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].
 
 
{{ii}} Complete Edition includes [[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City]].
 
{{ii}} Complete Edition includes [[Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City]].
  
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]]|ref=<ref>[https://github.com/ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition]</ref>|fix=
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}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#XLiveLessAddon|XLiveLessAddon]]|ref=<ref name="XLiveLessAddon">[https://gtaforums.com/topic/388658-relgtaiv-xliveless/?do=findComment&comment=1070799516 &#91;REL|GTAIV&#93; XLiveLess - Page 32 - Scripts &amp; Plugins - GTAForums]</ref>}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Apply [[#XLiveLessAddon|XLiveLessAddon]]|ref=<ref name="XLiveLessAddon">[https://gtaforums.com/topic/388658-relgtaiv-xliveless/?do=findComment&comment=1070799516 &#91;REL|GTAIV&#93; XLiveLess - Page 32 - Scripts &amp; Plugins - GTAForums]</ref>}}
  
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===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1056-grand-theft-auto-iv-patch-8/ Patch 8] updates the game to the latest version. The Steam version is already patched.
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{{ii}} For patch releases after Patch 8, you must update through Steam or the Rockstar Games Launcher.
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{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1056-grand-theft-auto-iv-patch-8/ Patch 8] updates the game to version 1.0.8.0
 
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1055-grand-theft-auto-iv-patch-7/ Patch 7] is also available (may be required for some mods, as much as [[#Downgrading|Patch 4]]).
 
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1055-grand-theft-auto-iv-patch-7/ Patch 7] is also available (may be required for some mods, as much as [[#Downgrading|Patch 4]]).
 
{{++}} Since [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1054-grand-theft-auto-iv-patch-6/ Patch 6] Rockstar Social Club is no longer required to run the game.<ref>https://games.softpedia.com/progChangelog/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Patch-Changelog-30489.html</ref>
 
{{++}} Since [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1054-grand-theft-auto-iv-patch-6/ Patch 6] Rockstar Social Club is no longer required to run the game.<ref>https://games.softpedia.com/progChangelog/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Patch-Changelog-30489.html</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Place [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/IV.EFLC.ColAccel/releases ColAccel script] in {{code|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref>[https://gtaforums.com/topic/676844-colaccel-reduce-loading-time-by-50/?do=findComment&comment=1068974472 ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Place [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/IV.EFLC.ColAccel/releases ColAccel script] in {{code|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref>[https://gtaforums.com/topic/676844-colaccel-reduce-loading-time-by-50/?do=findComment&comment=1068974472 ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums]</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess / ASI loader|ASI Loader]].
 
{{ii}} Requires an [[#XLiveLess / ASI loader|ASI Loader]].
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}}
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===Extend GTA IV Memory Graphic Settings (512 MB) (1.2.0.30)===
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{{Fixbox|description=Download|fix=
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'''Download Link:'''
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Click on the link to download: [https://github.com/colistro123/GTAIV_ExtendVidMem/raw/master/Release/dinput8.dll dinput8.dll]
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'''Virus Total Results:'''
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Virus total results for [https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/bd14bcd98d2a51e17323e52f738cf47c86dc57dee504667a7516c4db33eacb57/detection dinput8.dll]
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}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Source Code|fix=
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'''Source code (If you want to compile it yourself):'''
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https://github.com/colistro123/GTAIV_ExtendVidMem
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}}
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'''Troubleshooting:'''
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{{Fixbox|description=Troubleshooting|fix=
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'''Q:''' My game is crashing.
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'''A:''' Delete hints.dat from your GTAIV folder or alternatively re-download the dll and replace your old one.
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'''Q:''' My Antivirus/web browser marks this file as a virus, what do I do?
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'''A:''' It's common for an Antivirus or Web Browser to mark certain system files as a virus and since dinput8.dll is a system file which gets loaded by the game, most antiviruses will detect it since it's not signed, hence why I have provided the source code if you want to read the code and compile this yourself.
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'''Q:''' What does this do?
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'''A:''' I pretty much just hook GetMaxAvailableVideoMemory (not an actual name, I named this myself) which returns the max available video ram in GTA IV and modify it to return something else. I also create a hook to Direct3DCreate9 to get the D3D device the host application creates and figure out the amount of available VRAM by creating a dummy DXGI adapter.
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'''Q:''' How do I run this on Proton/Linux?
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'''A:''' To run on Proton/Linux simply add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% as a launch option. Thanks to [https://github.com/Managor @Managor]
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{++}} Merges songs from EFLC into the base game.
 
{{++}} Merges songs from EFLC into the base game.
 
{{ii}} Does not work with versions older than Patch 6.
 
{{ii}} Does not work with versions older than Patch 6.
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{{--}} Removes RamJam FM, Self-Actualization FM and Vice City FM radio stations
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\{{P|uid}}\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\{{P|uid}}\|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\ (Complete Edition)}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] profile.
 
{{ii}} <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Microsoft\XLive</code> must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the [[Games for Windows - LIVE]] profile.
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|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
|xbox cloud notes      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Uses Rockstar Social Club's savegame & settings cloud sync function.
  
 
==Video settings==
 
==Video settings==
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov                        = false
|fov notes                  = Use [https://www.gtagaming.com/ultimate-camera-control-1-0-f27022.html Ultimate Camera Control].
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|fov notes                  = [https://www.gtagaming.com/ultimate-camera-control-1-0-f27022.html Ultimate Camera Control] can be used to add a photo mode with adjustable FOV, does not allow adjustment of in-game FOV.
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = Launch the game with <code>-windowed</code> [[#Launch Options|parameter]]. For borderless windowed, also apply [[#XLiveLessAddon|XLiveLessAddon]].
 
|windowed notes            = Launch the game with <code>-windowed</code> [[#Launch Options|parameter]]. For borderless windowed, also apply [[#XLiveLessAddon|XLiveLessAddon]].
|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#FusionFix|FusionFix]].
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
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|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = xbox
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 
|button prompts notes      = For DualShock prompts see [[#PS3 Controller Buttons|PS3 Controller Buttons]]
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|separate volume notes    = SFX & Music.
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX & Music.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.0 output<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 5.0 output<ref name=satsun>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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* <code>-fullspecaudio</code>: forces higher quality audio  
 
* <code>-fullspecaudio</code>: forces higher quality audio  
 
* <code>-minspecaudio</code>: forces lower quality audio - good for low-end CPU's (e.g. radio cannot be heard outside car).
 
* <code>-minspecaudio</code>: forces lower quality audio - good for low-end CPU's (e.g. radio cannot be heard outside car).
{{ii}} Game uses DirectSound<ref>https://satsun.org/audio/</ref> which can be handled by Creative ALchemy (set duration to 10)<ref>https://gtaforums.com/topic/393357-creative-alchemy/?do=findComment&comment=1058901876</ref>. Just run {{code|LaunchGTAIV.exe}} as admin in case of game crash.
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{{ii}} Game uses DirectSound<ref name=satsun/> which can be handled by Creative ALchemy (set duration to 10)<ref>[https://gtaforums.com/topic/393357-creative-alchemy/?do=findComment&comment=1058901876 Creative Alchemy - GTAForums]</ref>. Just run {{code|LaunchGTAIV.exe}} as admin in case of game crash.
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = hackable
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|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/grand-theft-auto-4/1935 Fan translation.]
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|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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==Network==
 
==Network==
{{ii}} Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards have been shut down. All other online features are unaffected.<ref>[https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/203102767 Effect of GameSpy Closure on Past Rockstar Titles – Rockstar Support]</ref>
 
 
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          =  
 
|local play          =  
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|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            = true
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|lan play            = hackable
|lan play players    = 32
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|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
|lan play notes      =  
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|lan play notes      = Use [http://iv-mp.eu/ Grand Theft Auto: IV:MP].
|online play          = true
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|online play          = hackable
|online play players  = 32
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|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = Use [http://iv-mp.eu/ Grand Theft Auto: IV:MP].
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                = true
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|p2p                = false
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
|dedicated          = hackable
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|dedicated          = true
|dedicated notes    = Use [http://iv-mp.eu/ Grand Theft Auto: IV:MP].
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|dedicated notes    =  
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          = hackable
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|direct ip          = true
|direct ip notes    = Use [http://iv-mp.eu/ Grand Theft Auto: IV:MP].
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|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Network/Ports
 
{{Network/Ports
|tcp  = 53, 80, 3074
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|tcp  =  
|udp  = 53, 88, 3074
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|udp  = 8888
 
|upnp = unknown
 
|upnp = unknown
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|ref  = <ref>[http://forum.iv-mp.eu/viewtopic.php?f=10&p=392 IV:MP T4 Manual - IV-MP Community Forum]</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}}You may also increase your peformance significantly while minimizing pop-in and graphical glitches by keeping distance detail between 10 and 40.
 
{{ii}}You may also increase your peformance significantly while minimizing pop-in and graphical glitches by keeping distance detail between 10 and 40.
{{ii}}If you are after very high framerates (144 FPS) and above disable shadows as they use a lot of cpu power and reduce vehicle density to around 40, (22 is the console default if you want a "vanilla experience"
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{{ii}}If you are after very high framerates (144 FPS) and above disable shadows as they use a lot of cpu power and reduce vehicle density to around 40, (33 is the console default if you want a "vanilla experience"
 
}}
 
}}
  
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====[https://gtaforums.com/topic/412129-relgtaiv-first-person/ First person mod]====
 
====[https://gtaforums.com/topic/412129-relgtaiv-first-person/ First person mod]====
 
{{ii}} Compatible with VR.
 
{{ii}} Compatible with VR.
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====[https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta4/trainers/29661-simple-native-trainer-v6-0/ Simple Native Trainer]====
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{{++}} Allows God mode and more.
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{{ii}} Works on all version of GTA 4.
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{{ii}} Open Trainer with F4.
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====[https://gta4-mods.com/draw-distance-tweak-f9869.html Draw Distance Tweak]====
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{{++}} Allows for large draw distances.
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====[https://www.gtagaming.com/gta-iv-optimizer-fps-boost-2014-zupper-f27662.html GTA IV Optimizer]====
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{{++}} Boost FPS
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====[https://gta4-mods.com/speedometer-simple-install-km-h-f17333.html Speedometer KM/H (Not necessary)]====
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{{ii}} Add a speedometer to GTA 4 that looks good.
  
 
====[https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta4/mods/119640-excellent-enb-graphics-v3-last-final-1-0-4-0-1-0-8-0/ Excellent ENB]====
 
====[https://www.gtainside.com/en/gta4/mods/119640-excellent-enb-graphics-v3-last-final-1-0-4-0-1-0-8-0/ Excellent ENB]====
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{{ii}} This ENB is very bright and if you don't want that download this ENB. | [https://gta4-mods.com/simple-enb-for-natural-and-realistic-lighting-f20765.html ENB for natural and realistic lighting] | May not work on anything newer than GTA 4 1.0.4.0.
 
{{++}} Graphical modification that improves visuals {{Citation needed|reason=visual changes are highly debatable, performance is often worse}}.
 
{{++}} Graphical modification that improves visuals {{Citation needed|reason=visual changes are highly debatable, performance is often worse}}.
 
{{++}} Includes multiple presets suitable for low-end and high-end hardware.
 
{{++}} Includes multiple presets suitable for low-end and high-end hardware.

Revision as of 10:27, 29 March 2020

Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV cover
Developers
Rockstar North
Windows Rockstar Toronto
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Russia 1C-SoftClub
Engines
RAGE
Release dates
Windows December 2, 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV guide on StrategyWiki
Grand Theft Auto IV on MobyGames
Grand Theft Auto IV on Wikipedia

Warnings

For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Grand Theft Auto 1997
Grand Theft Auto 2 1999
Grand Theft Auto III 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2003
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2005
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City 2010
Grand Theft Auto: iFruit 2013
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 10 Year Anniversary 2014
Grand Theft Auto V 2015
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2021
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (series)

Key points

FusionFix fixes some issues not resolved in the official patches.
Essentially the same as Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City in terms of its engine and performance.
Extensive modding community, along with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. See Downgrading.
Ability to import your music for your own custom radio station.
Rockstar has removed music from the game due to expired licences. Same with Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City. See Restore Removed Music.
March 2020 update has introduced new Rockstar Games Launcher DRM, removing Games for Windows - LIVE and SecuROM entirely, but also removing multiplayer[1] (see Network for solutions).

General information

Rockstar Support
GTA Modding - A wiki hosting mod information for the GTA series.
GTAForums - Grand Theft Auto IV Discussion
GTA Network - A huge network of fansites all dedicated to the Grand Theft Auto series
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
CD key
Requires online activation
Uses SecuROM 7 and SecuROM PA DRM for disc checking.
CD keys can be redeemed on the Rockstar Games Launcher. Doing this will activate the Complete Edition.[2]
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Windows
Official website
Icon overlay.png
Complete Edition.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Complete Edition.
Windows
Complete Edition includes Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City.

DLC and expansion packs

DLC versions of the episodes are no longer available for purchase due to Games for Windows Live Marketplace being shut down[3][4]
Name Notes
The Ballad of Gay Tony
Windows
The Lost and Damned
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use FusionFix[5]
Apply XLiveLessAddon[6]
Apply the GTA IV Intro Patch[citation needed]
Edit loadingscreens_pc.dat[7]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\GTAIV\common\data\
  2. Open loadingscreens_pc.dat with Notepad
  3. Change the value of "duration" for sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 0.

Patches

For patch releases after Patch 8, you must update through Steam or the Rockstar Games Launcher.
Patch 8 updates the game to version 1.0.8.0
Patch 7 is also available (may be required for some mods, as much as Patch 4).
Since Patch 6 Rockstar Social Club is no longer required to run the game.[8]

FusionFix

This projects aims to fix some issues that weren't addressed in official patches.
FusionFix · GitHub
Applying FusionFix[9]
  1. Download the GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix.zip file.
  2. Extract the contents of the download.
  3. Move the common, pc and plugins folders to <path-to-game> (replace the file(s) when prompted).
  4. If you have EFLC installed as DLC in the GTA IV folder, also move the TBoGT folder to <path-to-game>\DLC\ (replace the file(s) when prompted).
Requires ASI loader.

ColAccel

Greatly reduces loading times
Does not work for versions older than Patch 6
If editing .IMG archives you need to delete colCache.dat and let it get re-created
Place ColAccel script in <path-to-game>[10]
Requires an ASI Loader.

Extend GTA IV Memory Graphic Settings (512 MB) (1.2.0.30)

Download

Download Link:

Click on the link to download: dinput8.dll

Virus Total Results:

Virus total results for dinput8.dll

Source Code

Source code (If you want to compile it yourself):

https://github.com/colistro123/GTAIV_ExtendVidMem

Troubleshooting:

Troubleshooting

Q: My game is crashing.

A: Delete hints.dat from your GTAIV folder or alternatively re-download the dll and replace your old one.

Q: My Antivirus/web browser marks this file as a virus, what do I do?

A: It's common for an Antivirus or Web Browser to mark certain system files as a virus and since dinput8.dll is a system file which gets loaded by the game, most antiviruses will detect it since it's not signed, hence why I have provided the source code if you want to read the code and compile this yourself.

Q: What does this do?

A: I pretty much just hook GetMaxAvailableVideoMemory (not an actual name, I named this myself) which returns the max available video ram in GTA IV and modify it to return something else. I also create a hook to Direct3DCreate9 to get the D3D device the host application creates and figure out the amount of available VRAM by creating a dummy DXGI adapter.

Q: How do I run this on Proton/Linux?

A: To run on Proton/Linux simply add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="dinput8=n,b" %command% as a launch option. Thanks to @Managor

Restore Removed Music

Over 50 radio station tracks were removed from the game due to expired licenses in 2018.[11]
Downgrading isn't required to install this mod.
Downgrading the Radio Stations[12]
  1. Download the downgrader.
  2. Unpack to the installation folder.
  3. Run install.bat.

Notes

If GTA IV was downgraded to Patch 4, don't extract and replace the "common" folder, as doing so will mess up all text in-game.

Run EFLC as DLCs

Merges songs from EFLC into the base game.
Does not work with versions older than Patch 6.
Removes RamJam FM, Self-Actualization FM and Vice City FM radio stations

Game data

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS.CFG
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12210/pfx/[Note 1]
Configuration files are encrypted. For an alternative, see Command line parameters.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\<user-id>\
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles\<user-id>\ (Complete Edition)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12210/pfx/[Note 1]
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\XLive must also be backed up as the save data is bound to the Games for Windows - LIVE profile.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Uses Rockstar Social Club's savegame & settings cloud sync function.

Video settings

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

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Input settings

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

Template:Input settings

DirectInput Controller support

Launch the game with -usedirectinput parameter[13]
Added in patch 1.0.2.0[14]
Option in Controller Settings[citation needed]
  1. In the game, go to Options then Controls then Controller Options and click Enable DirectInput
Added in patch 1.0.3.0[15]

PS3 Controller Buttons

If using a PS2/PS3 controller, you might want to change the Xbox 360 buttons to the PS2/PS3 buttons. In order to do so, follow the instructions below.

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download the Controller Button Icon Change mod.
  2. Extract buttons_360.wtd and frontend_360.wtd to <path-to-game>\PC\textures\

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Commands responsible for audio in the game:
  • -fullspecaudio: forces higher quality audio
  • -minspecaudio: forces lower quality audio - good for low-end CPU's (e.g. radio cannot be heard outside car).
Game uses DirectSound[16] which can be handled by Creative ALchemy (set duration to 10)[17]. Just run LaunchGTAIV.exe as admin in case of game crash.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Fan translation, download.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Fan translation, download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Official localization by «1C-Softclub» retail version, download.
Russian
Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»
Spanish
Ukrainian
Fan translation, download.

Network

Multiplayer types

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)[18]
UDP 8888
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
For better support use Helix Mod: Grand Theft Auto IV
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues fixed

Game uses Games for Windows - LIVE. Make sure you are running latest version and refer to the concerning page if you have further problems.

Release Date Check Failure

Use the Offline Installer package[19]
Change Windows Date to any date before 28 June 2015[citation needed]

Error WS10

Install the updated Games for Windows Marketplace Client[citation needed]

SecuLauncher: failed to start application. [2000] error

Install Visual C++ Redistributable 2005 and .NET 3.5[19]

Fatal error WTV190

Reinstall GFWL client[citation needed]

Fatal error WTV270

See In-game interface does not open

Fatal error RMN20

Run game in compatibility mode[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Right click on GTAIV.exe and enter its properties screen.
  3. Under the compatibility tab, set the compatibility mode to Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) and click OK.
If using Windows 7, Vista or XP, update your Windows to the latest available service pack[20]

Game stuck at disclaimer screen or Rockstar logo on Windows 10

Disable fullscreen optimization[21]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Right click on GTAIV.exe and enter its properties screen.
  3. Under the compatibility tab, tick Disable fullscreen optimizations and click OK.

Large framerate drops on diverse parts of the city

Lower view distance to 20 or lower. Anything higher causes high drops in peformance impact when looking at the skyline for very little visual gain.
You may also increase your peformance significantly while minimizing pop-in and graphical glitches by keeping distance detail between 10 and 40.
If you are after very high framerates (144 FPS) and above disable shadows as they use a lot of cpu power and reduce vehicle density to around 40, (33 is the console default if you want a "vanilla experience"

Texture popping, stuttering and other performance issues after running the game for a while

Force maximum available memory[22]
  1. Create a file named commandline.txt in your root installation folder.
  2. Depending on your texture quality, enter one of the following codes in to the newly created file:
    • Low textures (256 MB VRAM): -memrestrict 230686720
    • Medium textures (512 MB VRAM): -memrestrict 314572800
    • High textures (1 GB+ VRAM): -memrestrict 681574400
  3. Save the file and launch the game.
-reservedApp 0 is also worth a try for a 64-bit OS.[23]
Keep in mind that the use of High Textures is not recommended for 32-bit Vista/7 or newer.[23]
Forcing available memory with Patch 8 is not recommended as it will make the game unstable.
Make sure Steam Overlay is enabled[24][citation needed]

No recoil/bullet spread

By default, recoil/bullet spread is only enabled when playing with a controller. This results in 100% shooting accuracy when using a keyboard and mouse.
Apply FusionFix[25]
Install the Bullet Spread/Recoil Fix script[26]
Not recommended to use in Multiplayer.
Requires an ASI Loader.

Regular camera movement and handbrake camera are too slow

This bug occurs if the frame rate is very high.
Apply FusionFix[27]

Cutscenes are too zoomed in

This bug occurs if the frame rate is very high.
Apply FusionFix[28]

Game minimizes after clicking start

If the game minimizes after selecting between GTA IV base and EFLC and can not be made full screen again it may be a problem with PunkBuster. It can be fixed by stopping it from running.
Stop PunkBuster[citation needed]
  1. Press Ctrl+ Shift+Esc.
  2. Click PnkBstrA.exe in Processes.
  3. Click End task to stop it from running.

Game will load with minimal graphic settings and won't let you change them

For video cards that have more than 2 GB or VRAM the game will run but won't let you change the graphics settings to anything better. In order to force the game to allow the changes, load the .exe with the extra parameter: -norestrictions.
Bypass graphics restrictions on Steam version[citation needed]
  1. Open your Steam library.
  2. Right-click on Grand Theft Auto IV and select Properties.
  3. Press the Set Launch Options... button.
  4. Enter -norestrictions into the text field, press OK.
  5. Start the game.
Bypass graphics restrictions on other versions[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>.
  2. Create a new text file in this folder and name it commandline.txt.
  3. Open it and add the string -norestrictions to it.
  4. Save the file.
  5. Start the game.

Infinite loading loop

Launch the game with -availablevidmem 0.9 -percentvidmem 100 parameter[29][30]

AMD/ATI Radeon Water Fix

There is a problem where the water loses its features and details after a while. To fix this issue do this:
Replace the water shaders[citation needed]
  1. Download the fixed waterTex shader file.
  2. Go to <path-to-game>\GTAIV
  3. Go to common\shaders\win32_30_atidx10\
  4. Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
  5. Go to common\shaders\win32_30_low_ati\
  6. Place your downloaded waterTex.fxc shader file and replace the original.
  7. Play!

Notes

Don't forget to backup original files.

Invisible fonts glitch

An invisible fonts glitch may occur which involves game menu text disappearing.
Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Download the files fonts.dat and fonts_r.dat located here.
  2. Go to the installation folder.
  3. Drag and drop the files into common\data\ in <path-to-game>.

2GB+ VRAM is wrongly recognized

This is fixed in Patch 1.0.8.0.
Force increase video memory[31]
  1. Open <path-to-game>\commandline.txt (create if it doesn't exist).
  2. Put -availablevidmem 2 in a new line (or replace 2 with other number, it's a multiplier of already detected Vram by GTA IV engine).

Multiplayer: Login to Social Club failed

This was fixed with Patch 8.
Override paul.dll[citation needed]
  1. Rename <path-to-game>/paul.dll to paul.dll_old.
  2. Restart the game. It should load up directly.
  • You must have completed GFWL setup first, then you can take this shortcut.

Frame rate drops after a short time in game (e.g. smooth 60 FPS to a choppy 45 FPS)

Launch game via LaunchGTAIV.exe

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Bullet Physics Library, Euphoria
Interface Flash
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.9r
Used for ingame television
Multiplayer Games for Windows - LIVE, Rockstar Games Social Club

Downgrading

Many mods for GTA IV won't work with the latest version
The most supported versions for modding are Patch 4 and Patch 7
Multiplayer will no longer work when downgraded
Currently Steam version users can encounter problems with disabling auto update feature. It can be done by setting time of update: 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Install Patch 4 (1.0.4.0)[citation needed]
  1. Extract and run the installer
  2. Download the font fixes
  3. Place fonts.dat and fonts_r.dat into <path-to-game>\common\data\
  4. Download and install XLiveLess

Notes

An older version of ScriptHook is required for modding on Patch 4, found here
This version is claimed to improve game performance[32][33]
Some mods work only with Patch 4, while other mods, such as ColAccel, won't work with Patch 4 at all
Install Patch 7 (1.0.7.0)
  1. Extract the files anywhere on your computer
  2. Run UpdateTitle.exe and install it
  3. Download and install XLiveLess

Notes

Patch 7 has updated visuals, secondary keybindings, bug fixes, etc.
Many have reported a performance decrease in comparison to Patch 4
To get rid of the Social Club login screen, remove or rename "paul.dll" in the game's installation folder

XLiveLess / ASI loader

XLiveLess removes Games for Windows - LIVE service.
Save game data location changes to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\
Save games made using XLiveLess are not compatible with native save games.
Disables access to the multiplayer to prevent cheating.
ASI loader is the tool that loads custom libraries with the file extension .asi.

XLiveLessAddon

Skips intro videos and menu.
Adds borderless windowed mode.
Allows to launch GTAIV.exe directly.
Includes Ultimate ASI Loader.
Applying XLiveLessAddon[6]
  1. Download the XLivelessAddon.zip file.
  2. Extract the contents of the download to <path-to-game> (replace the file(s) when prompted).

Ultimate ASI Loader

Built-in XLiveLess.
Applying Ultimate ASI Loader[34]
  1. Download the Ultimate-ASI-Loader.zip file.
  2. Extract the contents of the download.
  3. Rename the dinput8.dll file to xlive.dll.
  4. Move this file to <path-to-game> (replace the file(s) when prompted).

XLiveLess

Built-in ASI loader.
Applying XLiveLess[35]
  1. Download XLiveLess.
  2. Extract the contents of the download.
  3. Move the xlive.dll file to <path-to-game> (replace the file(s) when prompted).

Modifications

It is strongly recommended to make a backup of any files modifications may replace or amend in the event of corruption.

First person mod

Compatible with VR.

Simple Native Trainer

Allows God mode and more.
Works on all version of GTA 4.
Open Trainer with F4.

Draw Distance Tweak

Allows for large draw distances.

GTA IV Optimizer

Boost FPS

Speedometer KM/H (Not necessary)

Add a speedometer to GTA 4 that looks good.

Excellent ENB

This ENB is very bright and if you don't want that download this ENB. | ENB for natural and realistic lighting | May not work on anything newer than GTA 4 1.0.4.0.
Graphical modification that improves visuals [citation needed].
Includes multiple presets suitable for low-end and high-end hardware.
Compatible with all patches.
Contains optional ASI loader.
Contains optional trainer.
Contains optional textures for roads and trees.
Minor graphical bug on street lights when night shadows are enabled on patch 6 or later.

Road Textures by DKT70

Graphical improvement that includes HD textures for roads.
Combine with an ENB modification for best results.

CG4 Radar/Map Mod

Adds additional details and information on the world map while improving its look.

GTA IV: San Andreas

Total conversion mod for Grand Theft Auto IV and The Episodes from Liberty City, which will bring back the good old San Andreas map.

Vice City Rage

Total conversion mod for Grand Theft Auto IV, which will bring back the good old Vice City map.

Custom music

Grand Theft Auto IV allows users to play their own music on a custom radio station, Independence FM.[36]

Simply place any audio files/folders or create shortcuts in the %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\User Music\ folder, and tune into the station in-game.
Supported formats are MP3, WMA, M4A. Other formats and extensions are not recognized.
QuickTime or iTunes needs to be installed for M4A support.
Use shortcuts to audio files/folders to save disk space and improve performance.
Supports High-resolution audio files. Up to 96 kHz / 24 bit.
Supports Surround audio files. Up to 6 channels.
FLAC is not supported. Convert to WMA Lossless to use in-game.
Monaural audio files not supported.

Launch Options

By creating a file called commandline.txt and saving it to your root installation folder you can alter the way your game runs. Below is a list of all the parameters.
Parameter Description
-help Lists the available commands
-adapter Use the specified screen adapter
-autoconfig Automatically adjust quality setting to maintain desired frame rate (15-120)
-availablevidmem Set amount of physical Video Memory
-benchmark Launches the game in Benchmark mode and then quits it
-detailquality Set the detail quality of the game (0-99)
-disableimposters Turn off imposter rendering for vehicles
-forcehighqualitymirrors Enable 64 bit mirrors
-forcer2vb Force Render to Vertex Buffer
-frameLimit Limits your FPS to your refresh rate
-framelockinwindow Force framelock to work even in a window
-fullscreen Force fullscreen mode
-fullspecaudio Force high-end CPU audio footprint
-gpucount Lets you manually set the GPU count if query fails
-height Sets the vertical resolution
-managed Use D3D runtime managed resources
-memrestrict Set the restriction the amount of available memory for the game
-minspecaudio Force low-end CPU audio footprint
-no_3GB Disable 32-bit OS with /3GB
-noBlockOnLostFocus Don't block the window update when it loses focus.
-noprecache Disable precache of resources
-nomemrestrict Disable memory restrictions
-nominimize Disables the ability to restore the game from minimize and changing resolutions (Reduces System Memory Footprint)
-norestrictions Do not limit graphics settings
-noswapdelay Disable sleep delay before Present (Disable fix for hard Present stalls)
-notimefix Disable Time Fix
-novblank Disables V-Sync
-percentvidmem Percentage of Video memory to make available for the game
-refreshrate Set the refresh rate (Must be supported by your monitor)
-reserve Amount of memory to set aside for other applications
-reservedApp Amount of memory to leave available within application space
-renderquality Set the render quality of the game (0-4)
-safemode Sets graphics setting to lowest setting
-shadowdensity Set the number of lights that cast shadows (0-16)
-shadowquality Set the shadow quality (0-4)
-stereo Set game to support stereo rendering mode
-texturequality Set the texture quality of the game (0-2)
-unmanaged Use application managed resources
-usedirectinput Allow DirectInput alongside XInput support.
-viewdistance Set the view distance of the game (0-99)
-windowed Force windowed mode
-width Sets the horizontal resolution

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1.5 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon X1900
Nvidia GeForce 7900
256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) 5.1 Channel Audio Card
Online play requires log-in to Games for Windows - LIVE.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12210/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12210) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2020-03-25
    "As a result of this update the following services will no longer be available in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition - Games for Windows Live, Multiplayer mode, Leaderboards"
  2. Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City updates to remove Games for Windows Live - Rockstar Games Customer Support - last accessed on 2020-03-25
    "Players with existing CD Keys will be able to redeem them via the Rockstar Games Launcher"
  3. Games for Windows Marketplace to close next week - PC Gamer - last accessed on 2019-01-07
  4. GTA IV PC - Xbox.com - last accessed on 2019-01-07
  5. ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix: This projects aims to fix or address some issues in Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Edition
  6. 6.0 6.1 [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Page 32 - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
  7. Remove/Skip annoying intro sequence! - /r/GTA - last accessed on
  8. https://games.softpedia.com/progChangelog/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV-Patch-Changelog-30489.html
  9. GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/GTAIV.EFLC.FusionFix · GitHub
  10. ColAccel - reduce loading time by 50%* - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
  11. Grand Theft Auto IV Music Cut Patch - Rock Paper Shotgun
  12. IV/EFLC Radio "downgrader" - GTA Forums
  13. Currently Supported Controllers for GTA IV PC - Rockstar Support
  14. Title Update v. 1.0.2.0 - Help & Support - GTAForums
  15. Title Update Version 1.0.3.0 - Help & Support - GTAForums
  16. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named satsun
  17. Creative Alchemy - GTAForums
  18. IV:MP T4 Manual - IV-MP Community Forum
  19. 19.0 19.1 SecuROM™ Support Website - Grand Theft Auto IV
  20. GTA IV: Error Code RMN20 - Rockstar Support
  21. https://steamcommunity.com/app/12210/discussions/0/2592234299551921423/#c2592234299552032969
  22. How to use -memrestrict to fix stuttering - GTA Forums
  23. 23.0 23.1 Extreme Texture Pop-in - GTAForums
  24. How do i get over 60 fps in GTA 4 ?? - Steam Community Discussions
  25. Recoil behaves differently between gamepad and kb/mouse · Issue #6 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
  26. [hived-requests-need-ideas/?do=findComment&comment=1065277851 Archived Requests, need ideas? - GTA III, VC & SA - GTAForums]
  27. Handbrake camera is too slow · Issue #10 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
  28. Zoomed in cutscenes · Issue #1 · GTAmodding/GTAIV-Issues-List
  29. READ THIS if your GTA 4 gets stuck on loading screen after pressing play! Easy Fix. :: Steam Community Discussions
  30. Need help running GTA IV (Steam) on Windows 8.1, page 1 - GOG.com Forum
  31. Issues with GTA IV showing video cards with over 2GB as under spec – Rockstar Support
  32. Patch 1.0.4.0 vs Patch 1.0.7.0 - GTA Forums
  33. [REL|III|VC|SA|IV] Project 2dfx - GTAForums
  34. Ultimate-ASI-Loader/readme.md at master · ThirteenAG/Ultimate-ASI-Loader · GitHub
  35. [REL|GTAIV] XLiveLess - Scripts & Plugins - GTAForums
  36. Independence FM (User radio) in GTA IV - Rockstar Support