How to Solve GTA IV Not Starting Problem - GTA 4 Not Opening Fix - GTA 4 Not Launching Fix using GTA 4 Patch Tutorial

In today's article, we are sharing every possible method to fix GTA 4 not opening problem. A lot of your requested me to share a good working tutorial on this terrible error. Solving this problem is actually not that hard  at all. Keep in mind that there are different versions of GTA 4, the version I used in this method is niko bellic version from GTA 4 original release.

How to fix GTA 4 not starting error - GTA 4 Not Launching Fix

If you are facing this problem, we recommend checking up your computer and make sure you have installed all the required programs for GTA 4.

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1. Missing Programs

A regular reason that may create this error is a missing Visual C++ 2005 Service pack 1 Redist bundle. On the off chance that this is the thing that's causing the issue, you ought to have the option to fix the issue by introducing the missing bundle from the authority Microsoft download page. Second, you need DirectX and make sure your framework is up-to-date.

Not Opening Error using Patch

GTA IV not starting problem can be solved by using a patch, keep in mind that there are different versions of patch as well as different versions of game editions. Today I sheared a great solution for GTA 4 not launching when opening the launcher error, this one is a universal method but as always make a backup of your game before doing any changes to your game.

Install the patch file.

Please make a backup of your game, this way if you messed-up you will have your game save in a different folder. :)

Step 1. Download the fix file from the given link on the end of this article, then extract it with 7zip or WinRAR

Step 2. Copy all files and paste them into the game folder (where the game is installed). 

Make sure you already created a backup of your game files.

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How to Fix GTA 4 Not Opening Error

• Download the patch from download section
• Add your game and patch folder in your defender's exclusion.
• Copy files to game folder
• Run the game.

2. Launcher Problems

You attempt to run the conventional rendition of the game (introduced from a DVD) on Windows 10, you may have to empower similarity mode with Windows 7 or Windows XP before you will have the option to run the game in a steady way.

Game Missing: An irregularity with the introduced game records of GTA IV can likewise be the fundamental reason for this issue. In case you're seeing this mistake on Steam, power the launcher to play out an honesty check and download any missing records that may deliver this error. Even however the GFWL (Games for Windows Live) part is out of date at this point, you actually need the most recent rendition, that you are running the game from a conventional media. Since this is needed to pass the SecuROM check, you need to introduce the most recent GFWL form to fix the issue in this came. Furthermore, you can add a .DLL record that will sidestep SecuROM confirmation (IPHLPAPI.DLL)

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Please add your download folder in your defender's exclusion because these are patch files. ? code-box

We recommend making a backup of your game before doing changes to it.  alert-warning

In case you are having problems to follow the steps here, you can watch installation tutorial on YouTube

If you have any question drop it in comment blow.

Last Updated: 18 May 2021 - Files rechecked and updated the article with more details.