GTA IV not working

greentwig1991

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Hello, im trying to play GTA IV on my new setup but i wont work.

This comes up: GTA IV FATAL ERROR: XNetStartup failed - Please reboot or reinstall etc.

Is there even possible to run this on W8?

Tried to install framework 4.5 but it wont even boot.

Also installed Games for windows live application, but i doesnt seem to help either, plus i installed latest update for the game itself.

Sorry for bad spelling and grammar!

Best Regards
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64
Yeah it works for Windows 8, I've got it and it installed with no problem at all. The only thing is that it freezes my computer after a while and my computer is capable of playing it at maximum settings.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @3.49Ghz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Stiker II Extreme
    Memory
    7GB Corsair
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia 660Ti
    Hard Drives
    Corsair 240GB Force 3 SSD
    Case
    Coller Master Cosmos S
    Antivirus
    ESET Smart Security 6
Hello, im trying to play GTA IV on my new setup but i wont work.

This comes up: GTA IV FATAL ERROR: XNetStartup failed - Please reboot or reinstall etc.

Is there even possible to run this on W8?

Tried to install framework 4.5 but it wont even boot.

Also installed Games for windows live application, but i doesnt seem to help either, plus i installed latest update for the game itself.

Sorry for bad spelling and grammar!

Best Regards

Are you running the installation from physical media (such as a DVD) or is it a download from Steam? If it's a DVD installation, I can assure you that both GTA IV and GTA EFLC work fine from installs. If it's a Steam installation, I'm not sure. Also make sure that DirectX 9 is installed.

Also, if it's a pirated release, help can't really be given except for maybe the torrent you got was bad? Even so, pirating is prohibited on this forum I'm sure.

That error is normally caused by a script not working with GTA IV Patch 1.0.5.0, or if you're not using GFLW and RGSC with GTA IV. A direct DVD installation installs both GFWL and Rockstar Games Social Club, so the error shouldn't occur.

Also, make sure you're launching from the LaunchGTAIV.exe file. Using the gta4..exe will not work.

Last but not least, if you plan on using performance tweaks, or ENB like iCEnhancer, then Patch 1.0.4.0 is best. If you want to use intense script mods like LCPD First Response however, Patch 1.0.7.0 (latest patch) is required, which also removes the need of RGSC, but is performance problematic compared to the 1.0.4.0 patch.

Have fun!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z170 Extreme4
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 3200MHz 64GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Xiaomi ‎XM700001 + Dell P2421
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 870 Evo 1TB, Samsung 870 Evo 500GB, WD Blue EZRZ 4TB x3
    PSU
    Silverstone Strider 650W Gold Plus
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15
    Keyboard
    Coolermaster Masterkeys Pro S
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk Ultimate
    Internet Speed
    100/40
    Browser
    Firefox
It works fine in Steam. Remember that, not only does Games for Windows Live have to be updated, but Rockstar Games Social Club must also be updated. The version for Windows 7 is not compatible with Windows 8 (DOWNLOAD Rockstar Games Social Club Update). You want the update, not the full install.

This will also solve the problem with L. A. Noire, if you have that game also.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 435MT (Modified)
    CPU
    i7
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GTX 660 Ti 2 GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual 26" LG LED
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    21.2 TB (8 TB on board, rest on network raid)
    PSU
    1000 W ThermalTake
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19, G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G600 MMO
    Internet Speed
    150Gb / 20Gb
    Browser
    Firefox
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