Grand Theft Auto IV
This item has been banned because it violates the Steam Terms of Service. It is only visible to you. If you believe your item has been banned mistakenly, please contact .
This item is incompatible with Grand Theft Auto IV. Please see the
for reasons why this item might not work within Grand Theft Auto IV.
Current visibility:&Hidden
This item will only be visible to you, admins, and anyone marked as a creator.
Current visibility:&Friends-only
This item will only be visible in searches to you, your friends, and admins.
60 ratings
Problems with opening GTAIV? SC and GFWL errors w/ fixes!
By [LSK] Puppo
HELLO! In this guide I will help you solve issues with GFWL and SC. Click here to find scary errors, and fixes for them! Please rate and Fav!
Unfavorite
This item has been added to your .
[LSK] Puppo
In-GameLayers of Fear
7 Feb, 2015 @ 12:55pm
2 Oct, 2015 @ 7:13pm
Unique Visitors
Current Favorites
Guide Index
Introduction
Welcome! Bought GTA 4 and want to play it so badly, but can't because of stupid Social Club! I will fix your problem. First we will focus on the part where it will not even allow you to play offline or online because it says you are not linked or connected to social club. Once I find more errors or if you guys experience, make sure to tell me, I will be on the solution right away.
This is probably the error you have received. Whenever you try to play GTA 4, you type in your Social Club account info...But then you will get this error!This walk through will help you solve this issue. If you have any more problems. I will help you get through this and other problems, once they arrive. I will make a video as well, highlighting everything in this walkthrough.
Make or sign into the Social Club Account
When you play GTA 4, the game requires you to have a Social Club account. It is very vital that you have one, otherwise you cannot play the game at all. Sign into Social Club[]If you do not have a Social Club account,[]You will be greeted by a page that looks like this. Make sure you sign in to an existing account, or create a rockstar social club account:Now that you have fully created or signed into the account, we may proceed to our next step
Games for Windows LIVE
This is really annoying, but this may be the source of all problems. Make sure you guys have a Games for Windows LIVE account. Rockstar requires this so that you can connect online and save your game. You can download Games for Windows LIVE []Download the Client:Then, run the installer from your downloads folder, and simply follow the instillation process!1. Click Download to launch installer.2. Click Run and follow directions.3. Click Launch to open the client.-here are the instillation instructions in case you are not sure.Great Job, now open the program, and you should be greeted by something that looks like thisMake sure you create an account. You can create an account here on the bottom leftOnce you have created the account, or already have one, sign in!Once you have signed in, you will have this pop upGreat Job, you have officially installed and created an account for Games For Windows LIVE. you have done evrything right, and we will continue to our next step. Also, it is important that you remained signed in for Games For Windows LIVE whenever playing GTA 4, same ruel applies for being logged intot he Social Club.
Linking accounts, being able to play
Now here is the fun part. We will link our Games For Windows LIVE with our Social Club on Rockstar. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE WHOLE TUTORIAL!So, go to Rockstar's Social Club []It should recognize you as a member already.Once you are on your page, on the left side it should say About Me, and have a bunch of options to link your Social Club to your account! What I want you to do is click the manage button.Once you click manage, you should have a screen like this!Do you see it? Games For Windows LIVE can now be linked! Click the Link Account button under the Games For Windows Live.Sign in Using your Games for Windows LIVE email, and...And THERE You have it! You are now Signed in! Now your account is officially linked with your rockstar Social Account, and you are now able to play GTA 4.
Play GTA 4!
Now when you open GTA 4, sign in using your Social Club
login, and you are all set. If it gives you the error again, just press ok, and it will start the game anyways!
Conclusion, Questions.
Thank you guys for checking out this guide. I hope it helped you a lot! If you have any questions or any more errors, please look at the error book, I am pretty sure your fix is in there. If nothing helps at all, you might be in the wrong guide. This is just for fixing GFWL and SC, nothing else. I no longer answer questions in the comments below.At the bottom, these are some errors/fixes I found through research on how to fix GTAIV if it does not run properly. CTRL + F to find your error, and fix it!
GTA IV - WIN 8.1 N - game won't start- fix
Symptom: Game won't start after displaying the social club screenError Messages: & Seculauncher failed to start application [2000]& and/or &WMVCore.DLL is missing&O/S: WIN 8.1 Pro N 64 Bit (should relate to other &N& Versions as well)Diagnosis: This game appears to require the windows media feature pack, obviously missing in European &N& versionsFix: 1. Download the Media Feature Pack for N and KN versions of Windows 8.12. Make sure you're signed in to &Games for Windows Marketplace&3. Run the launcher &...\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\launchgtaiv.exe& as an administratorThis picture is a simple error regarding WMVCore.DLL
GFWL Error
Basically, every time Microsoft changes it terms of use the GFWL software generates an error and blocks you logging in....So, this is how you fix the error.go to:log in with your account and accept the new terms of use and you can log in GFWL on your pcSecond thing to do is to check if you have two factor authentication enabled.If this is the case you can not use your normal password for xbox/outlook/windowslive.You have to create an app password and use this for GFWL.More info about app password f.ex.
I can't get my GTAIV to run AT ALL...Drivers
Missing files or files gone corrupt? That is why you need to update your drivers for the game to work!Here is the thread that will help you upgrade those drivers for the game to work: IMPORTANT: I do not hold all the answers. I cannot solve your issue. Please do not PM me for help. This thread is simply a collection of the bug fixes i have found on various forums.REMEMBER: DEFRAG YOUR HARD DRIVE!==========================================Desperate for better performance?CLICK HERE.====================================================================================The &GET YOUR GTAIV WORKING& Checklist!==========================================1. Update your drivers to the latest stable version:- nVidia Users- ATi Users2. Update DirectX with the automated web installer.- Official Microsoft Link3. Update Games for Windows Live.Click here.4. Update Adobe Flash. (Install both of these)- Adobe Flash Download #1- Adobe Flash Download #25. Update Visual C++.- 32bit Version- 64bit Version6. Update .NET Framework- .NET Framework v3.5- .NET Framework v3.5 SP1- .NET Framework v4.07. Registry clean. (Optional -- Very safe -- Recommended For Everyone)Click here.- Install- Open CCleaner- Registry tab- Scan- Fix- FinalizeGeneral Graphics IssuesDirectX:Ensure your update your DirectX!Note: These links will take you to the web installer. A 300KB program which downloads the latest DirectX release from Microsoft.- Official download link.Clip CaptureThis feature records the last ~30 seconds of gameplay, as you run around in GTAIV, and has been attributed to a lot of different loading and FPS issues. Go into your options menu, move to the &Game& tab, then disable &Clip Capture&.Error Code RMN40Cause: Windows XP SP3 required.Solution: Please click here.Instructions: Simply download and install. Warning: The download is over 300MB and the installation can take up to an hour. Be careful!This issue can also occur in Vista / Win7 if you are running Steam in XP compatibility mode.Social Club Login FailedCause: Rockstar.Solution: No fix for this issue as of yet. Only possible workaround is the following,1. Launch GTAIV2. Click &forgot password&3. Reset your password to anything you'd like (even the same password again)4. Try logging in againIf this does not solve the issue, and if you're sure there are no firewall / antivirus issues, then there is nothing else that can fix the issue. I have personally tested the issue with dozens of people across the world running different setups and the issue remains constant with no real rhyme or reason.The only other solution is to spam the login button dozens of times and eventually you may get lucky.Error Code RMN40 (Windows Vista / Win7)Cause: Rockstar.Solution: Set GTAIV to Windows 2K compatibility mode.Instructions:1. Locate the GTAIV directory. X:\Steam\steamapps\common\grand theft auto iv\GTAIV2. Right click &LaunchGTAIV.exe&3. Select &properties&4. Select the &compatibility& tab5. Tick &Run this program in compatibility mode for:&6. Select &Windows 2000&7. press &OK&8. Run the game from the &LaunchGTAIV& exeBland Textures / Flickering TexturesCause: You're either running low on video RAM, system RAM, or your hard drive isn't streaming content fast enough for the game to render everything at max quality.Solution: Consider reducing your quality settings somewhat.Error Code MMA10Cause: Rockstar Social ClubNote: Also try the &Social Club Fatal Error& solution (below).Solution: Simply log out of the Social Club before playing GTAIV. To sign out, click the &Log Out& button below your username int he Social Club window:Notes: If you wish to play multiplayer, simply minimize GTAIV, log into the the Social Club, then maximize GTAIV once more. Multiplayer will work just fine.Error Code RMN20Cause: Windows Vista / Win7 SP1 required.Solution: - Windows Vista / Win7 32bit SP1- Windows Vista / Win7 64bit SP1Instructions: Simply download and install the correct version (either 32bit or 64bit)Warning: The downloads are over 400MB and the installation can take up to an hour or more. Be careful!Black / Missing TexturesCause: Corrupt graphics drivers.Solution: Please click here.Alternate solution: Please click here.Notes: Some users have reported that reducing their game resolution fixed the &no texture& issue.Games for Windows Live IssuesCause: -Solution: Update your GFWL redist.Instructions: 1) Click here2) Click &Download the Latest Update&3) InstallGraphics RestrictionsCause: Rockstar attempting to protect us from ourselves.Solution: Please click here.Buggy Sound / White NoiseCause: Old sound card drivers.Notes: Only seems to affect Realtek Onboard Audio.Solution:1. Click here2. Download and update&Router Too Strict / NAT&Cause: Firewall.Solution: Add GTA to your Firewall exclusions list (Win XP/ Win Vista / Win7), and forward the following ports:TCP/UDP 88TCP/UDP 3074If you don't know how to forward ports with your modem/router, see here:Find your modem/router, then locate &XBOX LIVE 360& in the next menu.Social Club Fatal ErrorCause: Outdated .NET Framework.Credit: dawncloverSolution: Install the latest version of .NET Framework.- .NET Framework v3.5- .NET Framework v3.5 SP1- .NET Framework v4.0This Game is Currently Unavailable...Cause: Obselete version of Visual C++.Solution: Download either the 32bit Version, or the 64bit Version of Visual C++ redist.Notes: If that fails to help, please click here. And if you don't know what Windows version you have, head on over to Control Panel, then System. Look for either &32 bit& or &64 bit& in your operating system information.GFWL Asking For CDKEYCause: Registry bug.Solution: BE VERY CAREFUL IN YOUR REGISTRY1) Click Start2) Click Run / Vista / Win7 users simply need to type into the &Search& box3) Type: regedit4) Expand HKEY_CURRENT_USER5) Scroll down and locate &SOFTWARE& then expand it6) Scroll down and locate &Rockstar Games& then expand it7) Click on &Grand Theft Auto IV&8) Locate your key in the right quadrantError At Main MenuCause: Outdated Adobe Flash.Reported By: nsscandymanSolution: Download and install both of the following:- Adobe Flash Download #1- Adobe Flash Download #2&The Application Has Failed To Launch&Cause: Bug when downloading GTAIV through Steam.Credit: SmileSkillSolution:1) Manually navigate to the Steam folder2) Open &SteamApps&3) Open &Common&4) Open &Grand Theft Auto IV&5) Open the &RGSC& folder6) Double click &RGSCLauncher&7) Click back8) Open &GTAIV&9) Double click &LaunchGTAIV.exe&After completing these steps, GTAIV should launch successfully whether you open through Steam or &LaunchGTAIV.exe&Game Pad Not WorkingCause: Rockstar.Notes: Rockstar is currently working on adding support for a larger variety of game pads. Here is the current list of supported game pads:XBOX 360 for Windows (Controller)Wireless XBOX 360 ControllerJoytech 360 pad (Controller)Pelican TSZ360 Pad (Controller)MadCatz 360 (Controller)MadCatz 360 Pro (Controller)MadCatz 360 MicroCon (Controller)Bigben Controller BB7201 (Controller)MadCatz Arcade GameStick 360Logitech ChillstreamHowever there is also another way to &emulate& the XBOX360 controller using the following method:1) Click here to download2) Navigate to your SYSTEM32 directory (C:\Windows\System32)3) BACK UP THE FOLLOWING FILES- xinput1_3.dll- xinput1_2.dll- xinput1_1.dll- xinput9_1_0.dll3) Extract the content
Error Book, Fixes.
RMN20 Windows Vista / Win7: Need to have Service Pack 1 or higher to proceed.RMN30 Windows XP 64 / Server 2003: Need to have Service Pack 2 or higher to proceed.RMN40 Windows XP: Need to have Service Pack 3 or higher to proceed.DD3D50 D3D Error - DirectX 9 video card requiredTEXP110 D3D Error - Failed to create texture - Please restart the gameDWIN20 D3D Error - Failed to query memory. Please re-start the game.DD3D10 D3D Error - Please re-boot your systemDD3D10 D3D Error - Please re-boot your systemDD3D30 D3D Error - Please re-boot your systemDWIN30 D3D Error - Please re-boot your systemDD3D20 D3D Error - Please re-install the game and/or re-install DirectXDWIN10 D3D Error - Please restart the gameDD3D60 D3D Error - Shader Model 3.0 or higher is requiredDD3D70 D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemGPUP10 D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemTEXP20 D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemTEXP30 D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemTEXP80 D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemDD3D40 D3D Error - Unable to retrieve device capabilities. Please install latest video card driver and/or re-install DirectXTEXP10 D3D Error - Unable to retrieve device capabilities. Please install latest video card driver and/or re-install DirectXDD3D80 D3D reset failed - Please restart the game.STRB10 Failed to delete file - Please re-boot your systemRMN10 Failed to read file - Please re-boot your systemSTRM10 Failed to read file - Please re-boot your systemSTRM20 Failed to read file - Please re-boot your systemBNDL10 Failed to write file – Please re-boot your systemSTBF10 Failed to write file – Please re-boot your systemVOIC10 Fatal voice chat error - Please restart the gameRESC10 Out of video memory - Please re-boot your systemBA10 Out of virtual memory - Please re-boot your systemEA10 Out of virtual memory - Please re-boot your systemTEXP60 Unable to create color render target - Please re-install DirectX and/or install the latest video card driver.TEXP70 Unable to create depth render target - Please re-install DirectX and/or install the latest video card driver.AE10 Insufficient Memory to Start Game - Please close some applications and restart the gamePC10 Unable to retrieve D3D Device - Please reboot your machine or reinstall your display driverTF10 Unable to write to disk - Please restart the gameWS20 InitWinSock failed - Please re-boot your system and/or re-install the gameWS30 InitWinSock failed - Please re-boot your system and/or re-install the gameBH10Unrecoverable fault - Please restart the gameDD3D50D3D Error - DirectX 9 video card requiredTEXP100D3D Error - Failed to copy surface - Please restart the gameTEXP90D3D Error - Failed to copy surface - Please restart the gameTEXP110D3D Error - Failed to create texture - Please restart the gameDWIN20D3D Error - Failed to query memory. Please re-start the game.DD3D10D3D Error - Please re-boot your systemDD3D30D3D Error - Please re-boot your systemDWIN30D3D Error - Please re-boot your systemDD3D20D3D Error - Please re-install the game and/or re-install DirectXDWIN10D3D Error - Please restart the gameDD3D60D3D Error - Shader Model 3.0 or higher is requiredDD3D70D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemGPUP10D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemTEXP20D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemTEXP30D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemTEXP80D3D Error - Unable to retrieve D3D Device. Please re-boot your systemDD3D40D3D Error - Unable to retrieve device capabilities. Please install latest video card driver and/or re-install DirectXTEXP10D3D Error - Unable to retrieve device capabilities. Please install latest video card driver and/or re-install DirectXDD3D80D3D reset failed - Please restart the game.STRB10Failed to delete file - Please re-boot your systemRMN10Failed to read file - Please re-boot your systemSTRM10Failed to read file - Please re-boot your systemSTRM20Failed to read file - Please re-boot your systemBNDL10Failed to write file – Please re-boot your systemSTBF10Failed to write file – Please re-boot your systemVOIC10Fatal voice chat error - Please restart the gameZLIB10Initialization failed - Please re-boot your systemWS20InitWinSock failed - Please re-boot your system and/or re-install the gameWS30InitWinSock failed - Please re-boot your system and/or re-install the gameTMR10Invalid instruction - CPU not supported.ARCH10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameBDTR10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameBDTR20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameBLDB10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameBNDG10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameBNKM10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameBNKM30Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameEBDB10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameEFC10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameEFC20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameFVF10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameMA10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameMA20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameMM10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameMOTC10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameMOTC20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameMS10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameMV10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gamePLYT10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameRC10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameRC20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRP20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRP60Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRP70Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRT10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRT20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRT30Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRT40Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSCRT50Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHDR10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHDR20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHFC10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHFX10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHFX20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHFX30Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHVR10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSRCP10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSRCP40Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSRCP50Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSTRC10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSTRM30Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameTEXP120Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameTOK10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameVI10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameVI20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameVI30Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameVT10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameVT20Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameVX10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameWAVS10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameCURV10Invalid resource detected - Please re-install the gameSHGR10Invalid resource detected - Please re-i
Game crashes after sign in
Do you have mods?Or possibly compatibility issues?This forumn may help you
You need to sign in or create an account to do that.
View mobile website