Problem with GTA IV on Windows 7 64 bit

[gambino90]

Ok, I have read online that the game works purfectly when ran through compatibility with windows XP SP2, or windows Vista SP1. I have tried everything including administrative mode, compatibility with any OS, modifying the registry, BUT NOTHING WORKS!!!!

I'm running these specs:
3.0GHz Dual core processor
8GB ram
2GB Video graphics
Windows 7 Professional x64.

I can open up the social club sign in screen, but after I sign in, the game doesn't even start up. I have posted the video on youtube, and you can see for yourself. THIS IS AGGRAVATING!!!!

Watch the video here:
GTA IV won't work on windows 7 64-bit OS. - YouTube

I'm not lying about this issue. There are no errors, and it has ran on windows 7 x32 on my old PC, but graphics will not work right. Please help!!!

 

[Wishmaster]

You shouldnt need to do any tweaks, compatability mode etc for GTA to run on a x64 system. Mine has always run fine without doing anything.
if you have the retail disc version, you may however, need to download and apply the latest patch before playing it.


The little disc icon that spins, just before it stops repsonding is usually the SecuRom check.
Normally, you never see it unless theres a issue.
So I believe the problem is related to that somehow.




First of all, where did you get the game? Retail disc etc?

Im fairly certain on Digital and retial you need a internet connection to activate. Not sure if the disc is needed to play though.

But, when you installed the game,the last thing it does before you see the Social Club login is activate the game.
Did you see any message about failing or exceeding activation count?

If it has not activated due to to many activations, you could just download the revoke tool.
Run it on your OLD PC, then try again on the new one.

 

[gambino90]

I got the game straight from Walmart that was on sale. This OS is a fresh install and. Nothing should be a problem. I have deactivated the game on my old computer and activated the game online on the new one. I have installed the latest patch for GTA IV, but it doesn't seem to help. I'll reinstall the game again without the patch to see what happens after that. I read online and people said they had no problems with 64 bit OS. I just don't know why it's still not working.

I did the activation and it didn't say anything. It just activated online like it is supposed to. Had no issues with activation.

 

[Wishmaster]

Im not sure myself. Never seen it happen before to be totally honest, but it shouldnt be due to the OS itself.

What happens if you just don't sign into Social Club and try to launch the game offline?

 

[gambino90]

It does the same either way. I can't use my old computer anymore because I don't have the graphics card in the old one anymore. I'm going to see if uninstalling it, finishing updates, and reinstall the game to see what happens.

 

[gambino90]

nope. I got an error before updating it to the latest update from the rockstar website. The error I got said "GTA IV FATAL ERROR: RMN40" Does anyone know why this is?

 

[smarteyeball]

Do you have the .NETFRAMEWORK 3.5 and latest directX redistributable update installed?

 

[gambino90]

I have all updates installed and it still won't work. Is it because I have the game installed in "Program Files (x86)" folder?

I'm going to see if I can get windows XP SP3 x32 installed on a virtual machine to see if I can play the game there. If it is possible, then I might use it instead.

 

[gambino90]

ok, I tried, but it gave me an error on that. I even installed all the stuff you told me to install, but still no luck. It still won't work. Nothing won't work on this PC. I even tried everything. I'm going to see if I take this hard drive out of my old PC, putting it in the new system, keep it as 32 bit, and see what happens when running the game. I hope it all works from there.

 

[gambino90]

I got 32 bit working, and the game launches like before, but with everything on low, I get 12 FPS. I don't get it though. Running a 32 bit OS with a 3.0 GHz processor, 8GB ram, 2GB video graphics, and the thing is still choppy. I even did default, but everything is worse with default.

Can someone explain to me how to get that fixed?

 

[M1GU31]

3.0GHz Dual core processor
2GB Video graphics

what card is it you didn't mention mabye thats why it gets 12fps and gta iv prefers quad cores the most since it was a console port that was designed to run on a xbox 360 and ps3 which use a tri core processor so a quad or tri core would work better then a duo core which is the minimum

anyways have you tried installing in a different directory with admin rights

 

[gambino90]

VisionTek 900356 Radeon HS 5450 Video Card
Link right here: VisionTek 900356 Radeon HD 5450 Video Card - 2GB, DDR3, PCI-Express 2.1 (x16), 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, DirectX 11, Single-Slot, Low Profile at TigerDirect.com

And no, my friend has an Intel Dual core processor with 2.33 GHz processing speed, and he gets 25+ FPS on his game without a graphics card. I've tried everything.

 

[M1GU31]

VisionTek 900356 Radeon HS 5450 Video Card
Link right here: VisionTek 900356 Radeon HD 5450 Video Card - 2GB, DDR3, PCI-Express 2.1 (x16), 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, DirectX 11, Single-Slot, Low Profile at TigerDirect.com

And no, my friend has an Intel Dual core processor with 2.33 GHz processing speed, and he gets 25+ FPS on his game without a graphics card. I've tried everything.

odd i have the same card but with 512mb video memory instead and i get 24-30fps odd trying updating your CCC or uninstall CCC and reinstall it then update it to the latest CCC version make sure your downloading the correct drivers and getting the correct version for your card and os

 

[gambino90]

That's what I did. I did that on my old computer, and I did that on this new computer (That won't even launch the game), and I still don't get more FPS. The highest I got was 15 FPS, but now I don't get much.

 

[M1GU31]

That's what I did. I did that on my old computer, and I did that on this new computer (That won't even launch the game), and I still don't get more FPS. The highest I got was 15 FPS, but now I don't get much.

turn shadows off, with shadows at medium or low i get like 17 and put draw distance on lowest that kills the fps like crazy and with the shadows off and draw distance on lowest/off i get around 24-30fps mainly around 26

 

[gambino90]

That's what I did. I did that on my old computer, and I did that on this new computer (That won't even launch the game), and I still don't get more FPS. The highest I got was 15 FPS, but now I don't get much.

turn shadows off, with shadows at medium or low i get like 17 and put draw distance on lowest that kills the fps like crazy and with the shadows off and draw distance on lowest/off i get around 24-30fps mainly around 26

well, I'll try that soon. I just solved the problem with getting GTA IV working on windows 7 x64. I'll post a tutorial on how to get it working in case of future problems with other people.

 

[M1GU31]

That's what I did. I did that on my old computer, and I did that on this new computer (That won't even launch the game), and I still don't get more FPS. The highest I got was 15 FPS, but now I don't get much.

turn shadows off, with shadows at medium or low i get like 17 and put draw distance on lowest that kills the fps like crazy and with the shadows off and draw distance on lowest/off i get around 24-30fps mainly around 26

well, I'll try that soon. I just solved the problem with getting GTA IV working on windows 7 x64. I'll post a tutorial on how to get it working in case of future problems with other people.

wonderful glad you let us know look forward to your article on how you solved it

 

[gambino90]

I posted the article, and I hope it makes a lot of sense. But as for the FPS, I get a max of 14.5 FPS with everything on low, and shadows turned off. Everything is at a minimum and it doesn't seem to work right.

 

[windrider]

Glad you found a way for it too work on your Windows 7 X64.

I have no issues running it on Windows 7 X64 Ultimate, but last year I had to reinstall on my one laptop, and then the game would not launch.

But the problem there was after updating the GTA IV to 1.07, I had to update my GFWL to the latest before it would work.

You should be able to install to Program Files (X86) but if moving the files worked for you then I guess no problem.

 

[Wishmaster]

Ive never had issues with mine.
But, what I do when building a new pC is first make sure Windwos is Completely up to date, SP1 and all.
Then update DirectX, and all my Graphics/Audio drivers etc.

All of this before installing any games.

I also have a quite a few GFWL games. I usually DL the lastest GFWL client, and install it prior to any GFWL games as well.
I have found that game setup for my GFWL games is so much smoother this way if the client is already in place and up to date.


Perhaps theres something with the order which helps eliminate issues? Im not sure. But thats how I have always done, and havent had issues with GTA or any other GFWL game.


In regards to installing into the Program Files / Program Files (x86) folders ...

Personally, I always recommend against that. I know many have no problem, but I have in the past with a few Games.

I would just make a folder for you games preferably on a secondary HD, or at least on the main C drive.
C:/Games/ ----

The downside is youll have to install everything manually and choose that directory, but should work out better.