GTA 4 does not start on Windows 8 - what to do?
The gangster game "GTA 4" appeared long before "Windows 8". Therefore, it may not start. We'll show you how to get the open world game up and running.
How to play GTA 4 on Windows 8
- First uninstall "GTA 4", "Games For Windows - LIVE" and "Rockstar Social Club" using the control panel.
- Then install "GTA 4" again.
- Download and install the latest patch. If you have installed the game via "Steam", this should happen automatically.
- You also need the latest version of "Games For Windows - LIVE" instead of the outdated version with which "GTA 4" is delivered.
- If not already on your PC, install the "Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5".
- Open the folder where you installed "GTA 4". After a right click on the "GTAIV.exe" click on "Properties". Now select the mode "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" under the tab "Compatibility".
- Restart and start "GTA 4".
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