| Windows 7: Problems with installation - GTA IV on Windows 7 |
22 Jul 2010
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Problems with installation - GTA IV on Windows 7 Can anyone help me to install GTA IV on Windows 7.
When I try to install the game, this message is displayed: | My System Specs |
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22 Jul 2010
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#2 | | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 |
Hi MilAnno,
Try running the GTA IV installer in Compatibility Mode for Windows XP SP2. Here's a tutorial: Compatibility Mode
Let me know how that works.
Cheers,
Walker
Windows Outreach Team | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion dm3 (netbook) *** 27" iMac (Dual-Boot) OS Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 CPU AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz Memory 4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB Sound Card ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron W2053TX Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440 Mouse Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks Hard Drives 300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external) Internet Speed Broadband |
22 Jul 2010
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I will try now. I'm not sure if this will work. I will notice you about results | My System Specs | | |
22 Jul 2010
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#5 | | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 |
Compatibility is not a global setting, it only affects the .exe whose Properties you accessed to change it. You're good to go
Walker
Windows Outreach Team | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion dm3 (netbook) *** 27" iMac (Dual-Boot) OS Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 CPU AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz Memory 4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB Sound Card ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron W2053TX Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440 Mouse Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks Hard Drives 300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external) Internet Speed Broadband |
22 Jul 2010
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Thank you very much. Can you tell me how to solve this problem. It appeared before 2 minutes. | My System Specs | | |
23 Jul 2010
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#7 | | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 |
Can you please explain this new problem? I can't tell what's wrong from the screenshot alone.
Cheers,
Walker
Windows Outreach Team | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion dm3 (netbook) *** 27" iMac (Dual-Boot) OS Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 CPU AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz Memory 4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB Sound Card ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron W2053TX Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440 Mouse Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks Hard Drives 300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external) Internet Speed Broadband |
23 Jul 2010
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Quote: Originally Posted by WalkerA WinTeam Can you please explain this new problem? I can't tell what's wrong from the screenshot alone.
Cheers,
Walker
Windows Outreach Team This problem is solved. I just restarted my PC, and everything is OK now
Thanx again for useful tips | My System Specs | | |
23 Jul 2010
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#9 | | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 |
Sure, I'm glad I could help you out  Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with in the future.
Cheers,
Walker
Windows Outreach Team | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavilion dm3 (netbook) *** 27" iMac (Dual-Boot) OS Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) *** Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), OSX 10.6 CPU AMD Athlon Neo X2 1.6GHz *** Intel Core i7 Quad Core 2.8GHz Memory 4.00 GB *** 4.00 GB Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 3200, 384MB *** ATI Radeon HD 4850, 1GB Sound Card ATI High Definition Audio *** ATI High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron W2053TX Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (monitor), 1266 x 768 (laptop) *** 2560 x 1440 Mouse Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks Hard Drives 300 GB SATA (internal), 500 GB HP SimpleSave (external) *** 1 TB SATA (internal), 160 GB LaCie (external) Internet Speed Broadband |
23 Jul 2010
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Make sure you update GTA IV with the latest patches. this will fix lag issues and make it run better. | My System Specs | | Computer type Laptop System Manufacturer/Model Number ASUS G60-RBBX05 OS Win7 Home Premium 64x CPU Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 / 2.13 GHz (2.29 with Extreme Turbo) Memory 4 GB PC-6400 Hyundai (2X2) at 800Mhz Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M 1GB DDR3 VRAM Monitor(s) Displays 16" LED Backlit Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 on laptop 1600x1050 max res on 22" external mon Keyboard Chicklet type back-lit (white light) keyboard Mouse Logitech G9 Laser Mouse 3200dpi and 1000 reports per minute PSU 6-cell Lithium ion { lasts 1.5 hours } Case ASUS G60 Laptop Hard Drives OCZ Agility 3 60GB SSD / 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm Internet Speed Comcast 8.60mb/s up - 3.11mb/s down Antivirus MSE Browser Firefox Other Info General mid-budget gaming Comp. Low batterylife - High FrameRates - currently overheating problems :(
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