GTA4 PC Problems

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There are problems being reported on the Steam Users' Forums by users trying to run the just-released Windows edition of Grand Theft Auto IV, leading to a couple of sticky threads on a Missing Textures Issue and simply How To Get GTAIV Running. Also, Kotaku notes a considerable outcry over problems with the game on the GTAForums and GTAGaming. There's a statement from Rockstar on GTAGaming saying: "We are aware that a small number of fans are having problems running GTA IV on their PC’s and we would like to assure them we are working to help solve these as quickly as possible." In the meantime they recommend contacting technical support through phone numbers in the user manual and consulting rockstargames.com/support/ for helpful information. This support information includes a graphics settings explanation and details on all of the game's error codes.

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1.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:04	Cock A Doodle Do
	lawlers

2.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:14	nin
	Way to screw the pooch, R*...




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3.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:15	everyone
	AHAHAHAHAHA! But, hey, you people had to work so hard to get all these funky DRM things working that you didn't have enough much time working on the game itself. Result: poorly ported console crap! Oh, by the way, Rockstar: The pirates love your game. No problems anymore with any DRM shit after the release of working cracks. So, from now on, you're screwing ONLY your customers. Great job, guys. DRM reaaaaally helps you to ensure good sales, because all paying customers just love the trouble your "copy protection" (very often an "installation prohibition" or "problem inducing software" for all those NOT having a cracked version running) gives them. But you'll never understand. GTA 4 TW? I guess not. And don't be afraid, I won't pirate it. It's just not worth the potential trouble.

4.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:20	killer_roach
	That being said, just cracking the DRM doesn't make it any more playable; all you now have is simply a glitchy game without SecuROM.

5.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:22	InBlack
	Man how could they shoot themselves in the foot like that, Rockstar I mean. Im betting that at least 30% of those that bought this game dont have Service Pack 3 for XP, and thats the least of the problems people have been having with this game, at least according to the vast majority of posts on the Steam forums.




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6.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:26	Overon
	I'm glad the game went through a rigorous Q&A process.

7.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:50	Techie714 ©
	Maybe I'll get the PS3 version? WOOT new PS3 should be here next week, got it for 249.99, cant wait to watch some Blu-Ray!! http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644604396&XID=A:1440079:10396361:15956410:CJ




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8.	No subject	Dec 4, 2008, 09:56	Omni
	autofail.

9.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:57	JohnBirshire
	We are aware that a small number of fans "Small number"..."A little over half", what's the difference right?

10.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 09:58	nin
	Make that link a little longer...




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11.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 10:02	Muscular Beaver
	Does the pirated crack remove also that POS Social Club and the PITA GFWL? If so I might actually consider pirating it. That is, after the first 5 patches are released.




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12.	Q&A?	Dec 4, 2008, 10:07	Ant
	Overon: Question & Answer? You mean QA




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13.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 10:16	Mostly_Harmless
	If this game gets patched to a more playable state and there is a way to circumvent the bloatware requirements in the future, I may pick this game up out of the bargain bin. Right now I would rather install Realplayer, Norton antivirus and switch to AOL than go through the hassle of installing this as a legitimate paying customer.

14.	Re: Q&A?	Dec 4, 2008, 10:22	Joss
	DRM is not the problem for me (paying customer). Neither is the Windows Live login. The initial pain-in-the-ass was getting into RockStar's Social Club horseshit. Kept getting a crash after game boot "GTA FATAL ERROR: MMA10". BUT, they finally fixed their servers 24 hrs. later so that's not the problem now. It's the INVISIBLE TEXTURE ISSUE! Still trying to figure this one out! Grrrrr

15.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 10:22	InBlack
	Yeah I too had to cross this of my "MUST-BUY" list after reading "intense bloated pile of steamy DRM infested crapola" type reports. Goddamn it, I was really looking forward to this game for the PC.




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16.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 10:26	Muscular Beaver
	Right now I would rather install Realplayer, Norton antivirus and switch to AOL than go through the hassle of installing this as a legitimate paying customer. Rofl, exactly.




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17.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 10:32	Dots
	It does run decently for some people though, including myself-having fun playing through it here, but as it goes, Rockstar should've spent a few extra weeks to iron out the issues but instead they just pushed the game out ASAP.

18.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 10:56	Paketep
	20 Easy Steps to Starting GTA IV on Your PC Rockstar are fucking idiots. After shoving such a number of POS DRMs and APIs with the game, they deserve to sell absolutely nothing. Of course, they'll say that piracy was the problem when the numbers come in and the number is lower than 10 million units.

19.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 11:04	Flipper405
	That's what I was thinking yesterday. Piracy is going to be the scapegoat for this disaster. I was really close to buying it too, but I bought the Witcher on Monday... with that and L4D, I'm set for a while. I'm glad I held off at this point.

20.	Re: GTA4 PC Problems	Dec 4, 2008, 11:05	Tumbler
	Buy a used console ver. New big budget of games are just short of a scam. Stop buying this shit. I'm guessing 5 or 10 % of pc games are worth full retail. Buying this stuff doesn't help Pc gaming, unless buggy drm filled software is your ideal Pc gaming market. This comment was edited on Dec 4, 2008, 11:08.




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