Are you wondering how to run GTA IV, solve a problem, error, or maybe run on a weak computer? Then read on.

Errors when the game does not start

SecuLauncher: failed to start application. - Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Runtime Libraries not installed (one of the reasons) - Download

RMN20 - (Windows Vista) requires Service Pack 1 or higher to continue;RMN30 - (Windows XP 64 / Server 2003) Service Pack 2 or higher required to continue;RMN40 - (Windows XP) Service Pack 3 or higher required to continue;
If you have no desire to download and install a multi-megabyte SP3, then the following solution will do:

1. Open "START" -> Run (Win + R) In the "Open" line, write "regedit"

2. In the registry tree, look for " HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows"

3. In the window that opens, select the line "CSDVersion" and change the value " 0x00000200"(SP2) to" 0x00000300"(SP3)

4. Close the registry editing window
5. We restart the computer. Now GTA 4 will think that you have Service Pack 3

Critical error RMN60- Launching the game from the wrong shortcut. Run via LaunchGTAIV.exe / LaunchEFLC.exe

Critical error SMPA60- Start a new game. The error occurs due to a replaced vehicle saved from save houses

Critical Error DD3D40 – D3D Error – Failed to determine device functionality. Please install the latest video card drivers and/or reinstall DirectX ;

Critical error TEXP10 - D3D Error - Failed to determine the functionality of the device. Please install the latest video card drivers and/or reinstall DirectX ;

Critical error AE10- Not enough memory to run the game. Disable unnecessary programs and restart GTA 4 ;

Sequence number 5372 not found in DLL xlive.dll- You don't have Games for Windows Live- Download the files from the archive and unzip to the game folder

If none of the methods helped you, make sure that the game is installed correctly, there are no Russian letters in the path to the game and reinstall the game.

Problems with the game

Having dealt with the problems of starting the game, let's go directly to the game problems.

If you have a brick on gas, a drunk camera or a smoking car, then you are lucky - this is the protection of the game from mods, cracks and other changes to the original files

If the problem is with DirectX, then download archive and install all the files from the folder - Redist.zip and (put all the files!)

Many faced the problem when the game did not save progress

So this little FAQ will help you create an offline profile (without internet)

2. We start the game.

3. In the game menu, press the key [Home] , a window will come down from above Games for Windows, select the item [Create a new profile]

4. Choose an item [Create a local profile]

5. Enter the profile name in English letters and click [Send]

6. Click [Ready] , press [Home] .

7. And that's it, you can play!

For STEAM

1. Right-click on the desktop, select Screen resolution.

2 .In the window that opens, click Advanced Options.

3 .In the window that opens, in the Adapter tab, remember the Available graphic memory parameter, in my case it is 1792 MB.

4 .Now let's start manipulating the game, go to Steam, in the Library click on Grand Theft Auto IV RMB and select Properties. In the window that opens, in the GENERAL tab, click SET LAUNCH OPTIONS.

How to play GTA 4 without registration? To play safely for yourself without registering for the Game for Windows service, you need to create an offline profile in this service. For this:

• 1. Launch the game
• 2. In the Social Club window, skip registration, do not enter login and password
• 3. We are waiting for the entrance to the game
• 4. After the RockStar logos, press the "Home" key on the keyboard
• 5. In the window that appears, click "Create a profile"
• 6. Further in the text of the new window we find the link "create a local profile"
• 7. Enter the profile name, click "Submit"
• 8. Done!

Now in GTA 4 saving without registration

“The GTA 4 program has stopped working” is a known problem among those who bought a game license from 1C-SoftKlab and owners of Windows 7. The trouble lies in the incompatibility of the game and the operating system. The solution is the following:

• 1. Right-click on the shortcut through which your GTA IV is launched
• 2. Next, select "Properties"
• 3. There you should go to the "Compatibility" tab
• 4. Check the box next to "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
• 5. We are given the choice of where to apply compatibility with "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)"
• 6. Done! Save changes and enjoy the game

More about GTA:

The popular game GTA IV was released in 2006, but to this day it is very popular among connoisseurs of shooters and car simulators. The developers did their best and added a radar, combat system, GPS. However, many players began to often ask the question: why does GTA 4 crash at launch? In our article, we will look at the key causes of problems in the game.

Reasons for the crash of your favorite GTA IV game during launch

So, GTA 4 is installed, but it is impossible to play it. There may be several reasons for this.

• The absence of such components on the licensed version of the program as xlive.dll and Social Club. Therefore, it is worth trying to install all libraries and programs.
• Users of the pirated version are facing a problem in the game's tablet. The reasons for the malfunction of the crack are as follows: it has lost its relevance; the antivirus program detected the hacked file as a Trojan and quickly eliminated it; there was an incorrect hacking of the program.

Bugs aside, GTA IV might be too powerful for your PC. This problem is often solved by simply rebooting the device.

Other difficulties in the game

In addition, you may encounter the following difficulties.

1. GTA 4 crash after splash screen. This problem is the result of changes and additions to the game. The solution is to reinstall the game. To do this, you need to make the installation file compatible with the system.
2. Black screen after startup. Often after launch, a black screen appears that cannot be removed. This is due to installed add-ons that will have to be removed to solve the problem. Most often, difficulties arise in the presence of XLiveLess. It should be replaced with the old version of asi-loader.
3. Critical bug called RC20. To fix the error, you need to install a new patch and remove the installed latest mods. After that, they go to the daddy with the game and right-click on the LaunchGTA4 file to select compatibility with Windows Vista in the properties. Next, the game is reinstalled from the official site.

Backups of important files must be done before installing new mods and patches. In the game folder, open pc / models and copy the contents to the cdimages folder. Similar manipulations are performed with the data folder located in the common directory. Files from there must also be saved.

Be sure to save the saves located in the Documents and Settings folder. In order not to lose the entire game process, from time to time you will have to save folders to external media types.

If you find an atypical error, it is always possible to find a solution on the official website of the Rockstar game.

We have described the main GTA 4 fallout errors. However, if you are not able to deal with some problem on your own, you should seek the help of professionals.