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If you are running a 64-bit edition of Windows XP, you must install Windows Media Encoder 9 Series x64 Edition to play Grand Theft Auto IV.
You can download it here.
1. System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows Vista: Service Pack 1 required.
- Windows XP: Service Pack 3, DirectX 9, and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 required.
Hardware Requirements
Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4 GHz | Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1 GHz |
Memory | 1.5 GB | 2 GB (XP), 2.5 GB (Vista) |
Hard Drive Space | 16 GB | 18 GB |
Video Card | 256 MB NVIDIA 7900 / 256 MB ATI X1900 | 512 MB NVIDIA 8600 / 512 MB ATI 3870 |
Sound Card | DirectX 9-compatible Stereo Sound Card | DirectX 9-compatible Surround Sound Card |
Input Devices | Keyboard and Mouse | Keyboard and Mouse |
Other Requirements
- Internet connection for activation and online play.
- Registration with Games for Windows – LIVE and Rockstar Games Social Club for online features.
- Installation of additional software:
- Sony DADC SecuROM
- Adobe Flash
- DirectX
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Internet Explorer
2. Installation Instructions
To fully experience Grand Theft Auto IV, including multiplayer and user-generated video sharing, registering with Games for Windows – LIVE and Rockstar Games Social Club is highly recommended.
Steps
- Insert Grand Theft Auto IV DVD (Disc 1) into your DVD-ROM drive.
- Install the Rockstar Games Social Club application by following on-screen instructions.
- This is required for installation and gameplay.
- Begin installing Grand Theft Auto IV and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Create or sign in to your Games for Windows – LIVE account.
- Required for multiplayer and other LIVE features.
- Register with the Rockstar Games Social Club.
- Offers features like leaderboards, stats, tournaments, and more.
- Complete the game installation by following on-screen instructions.
- Connect to the internet to confirm the release date.
- If internet is unavailable, visit Rockstar Support for activation details.
- Ensure Disc 1 is in the drive before launching the game.
- Log in to the Rockstar Games Social Club to access online features.
- When prompted, enter the product key for a one-time activation.
- If offline, visit Rockstar Support for assistance.
GTA4 Disc1- https://archive.org/download/gta4dvd/GTA%20IV%20Disc%201.iso
GTA4 Disc2- https://archive.org/download/gta4dvd/GTA%20IV%20Disc%202.iso
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