What to do if GTA IV does not start. What to do if GTA IV does not start GTA 4 does not start, the program has stopped working

Are you wondering how to run GTA IV, solve a problem, error, or perhaps run it on a weak computer? Then read on.

Errors when the game does not start

SecuLauncher: failed to start application. - Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Runtime Libraries are not installed (one of the reasons) - Download

RMN20 – (Windows Vista) requires Service Pack 1 or higher to continue;RMN30 – (Windows XP 64 / Server 2003) Requires Service Pack 2 or higher to continue;RMN40 – (Windows XP) Requires Service Pack 3 or higher to continue;
If you do not want to download and install multi-megabyte SP3, then the following solution will do:

1. Open "START" -> Run (Win + R) In the "Open" line write "regedit"

2. In the registry tree we look for " HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows"

3. In the window that opens, select the line "CSDVersion" and change the value " 0x00000200"(SP2) on" 0x00000300"(SP3)

4. Close the registry editing window
5. Reboot the computer. Now GTA 4 will think that you have Service Pack 3

Critical error RMN60- Launching the game from the wrong shortcut. Launch via LaunchGTAIV.exe / LaunchEFLC.exe

Critical error SMPA60 - Start a new game. The error occurs due to replaced vehicles saved at save houses

Critical error DD3D40 – D3D Error – The functionality of the device could not be determined. Please install the latest video card drivers and/or reinstall DirectX ;

Critical error TEXP10 – D3D Error – The functionality of the device could not be determined. Please install the latest video card drivers and/or reinstall DirectX ;

Critical error AE10 – There is not enough memory to run the game. Disable unnecessary programs and restart GTA 4 ;

Serial number 5372 not found in DLL xlive.dll- You don't have Games for Windows Live- Download the files from the archive and unpack them into the game folder

If none of the methods helped you, make sure that the game is installed correctly, there are no Russian letters in the path to the game and reinstall the game.

Problems with the game

Having dealt with the problems of launching the game, let's move directly to the game problems.

If you have a brick on gas, a drunk cell or a smoking car, then you're in luck - it protects the game from mods, cracks and other changes to the original files

If the problem is with DirectX, then download archive and install all the files from the folder - Redist.zip and (install all the files!)

Many people have encountered a problem where the game does not save progress

So this small FAQ will help you create an offline profile (without internet)

2. Let's start the game.

3. In the game menu, press the key [Home] , a window will come down from above Games for Windows, select the item [Create a new profile]

4. Select an item [Create a local profile]

5. Enter the profile name in English letters and press [Send]

6. Click [Ready] , press [Home] .

7. And that's it, you can play!

For STEAM

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Screen Resolution.

2 .In the window that opens, click Advanced options.

3 .In the window that opens, in the Adapter tab, remember the parameter Available graphic memory, in my case it is 1792 MB.

4 .Now let's start manipulating the game, go to Steam, in the Library click on Grand Theft Auto IV RMB and select Properties. In the window that opens, in the GENERAL tab, click SET LAUNCH SETTINGS.

How to play GTA 4 without registration? To play safely without registering with the Game for Windows service, you need to create an offline profile in this service. For this:

• 1. Launch the game
• 2. In the Social Club window, skip registration and do not enter your login and password
• 3. Wait until you enter the game
• 4. After the RockStar logos, press the “Home” key on the keyboard
• 5. In the window that appears, click “Create profile”
• 6. Next in the text of the new window we find the link “create a local profile”
• 7. Enter the profile name, click “Submit”
• 8. Done!

Now in GTA 4 saving without registration

“The GTA 4 program has stopped working” is a known problem among those who bought a game license from 1C-SoftClub and owners of Windows 7. The trouble lies in the incompatibility of the game and the operating system. The solution is as follows:

• 1. Right-click on the shortcut through which your GTA IV is launched
• 2. Next, select “Properties”
• 3. There you should go to the “Compatibility” tab
• 4. Check the box next to “Run the program in compatibility mode for:”
• 5. We are given a choice where we need to apply compatibility with “Windows XP (Service Pack 3)”
• 6. Done! Save the changes and enjoy the game

More about GTA:

The popular game GTA IV was released in 2006, but to this day it is very popular among connoisseurs of shooters and car simulators. The developers did a great job and added a radar, a combat system, and GPS. However, many players began to often ask the question: why does GTA 4 crash on startup? In our article we will look at the key causes of problems in the game.

Reasons why your favorite game GTA IV crashes during launch

So, GTA 4 is installed, but it is impossible to play it. There may be several reasons for this.

• The absence of such components on the licensed version of the program as xlive.dll and Social Club. Therefore, it is worth trying to install all the libraries and programs.
• Users of the pirated version are faced with a problem in the tablet game. The reasons for the failure of the crack are as follows: it has lost its relevance; the antivirus program detected the hacked file as a Trojan and quickly eliminated it; There was an incorrect hacking of the program.

Apart from the bugs, GTA IV may be too powerful for your computer. This problem is often solved by simply rebooting the device.

Other difficulties in the game

In addition, you may encounter the following difficulties.

1. GTA 4 crashes after the splash screen. This problem occurs as a result of changes and additions to the game. The solution is to reinstall the game. To do this, you need to ensure that the installation file is compatible with the system.
2. A black screen appears after startup. Often after startup a black screen appears that cannot be removed. This occurs due to installed add-ons that will have to be removed to solve the problem. Most often, difficulties arise with XLiveLess. It should be replaced with the old version of asi-loader.
3. Critical error called RC20. To fix the error, you need to install a new patch and remove the latest installed mods. After that, go to the folder with the game and right-click on the LaunchGTA4 file to select compatibility with Windows Vista in the properties. Next, the game is reinstalled from the official website.

Backups of important files must be made before installing new mods and patches. Open pc/models in the game folder and copy the contents to the cdimages folder. Similar manipulations are performed with the data folder located in the common directory. Files from there also need to be saved.

Be sure to save saves located in the Documents and Settings folder. In order not to lose the entire game process, from time to time you will have to save folders to external types of media.

If you find an atypical error, you can always find a solution on the official website of the Rockstar game.

We have described the main GTA 4 crash errors. However, if you are unable to figure out a problem on your own, you should seek help from professionals.