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How to Fix GTA 4 Not Opening Error

Grand Theft Auto IV is a legendary game and many people face issues, so let's fix them today.
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How to Fix GTA 4 Not Opening Error, how to solve GTA IV Not Launching error on PC, Grand Theft Auto IV when clicking on GTAIVLauncher on both Grand Theft Auto: Niko Bellic Version and Episodes from Liberty City, Fix GTA IV Not Launching on Windows 7,8.1,10,11.
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Today we will fix GTA 4 not opening problem on Windows and learn how to solve GTA IV Not Launching error on PC. Many people face issues in Grand Theft Auto IV when clicking on GTAIVLauncher on both Grand Theft Auto IV: Niko Bellic Version and Complete Edition: Episodes from Liberty City.

This is an ultimate method to Fix GTA IV Not Launching on Windows 7,8.1,10,11, and it will also cover GTA 4 Niko Bellic won’t launch with Razor1911 and other similar GTA IV fatal errors such as GTA 4 black screen and lag issues.

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Table of Contents

  • GTA 4 Errors
  • #1. GTA 4 Niko Bellic
    • How to Fix GTA IV Not Opening Issues?
  • #2. GTA 4 Episodes from Liberty City
    • How to Fix GTA IV Complete Edition Not Opening Error
  • How to Fix GTA 4 Graphic Memory Issues.

GTA 4 Errors

We sometimes face this error when GTA 4 stops working or not even running in PC or laptop, but this method will solve GTA 4 not opening when clicking on Launcher.

This solution will also fix crashing on loading screen, while gameplay, and during missions. Below are guides for both GTA IV editions.

#1: Solution for GTA IV – Niko Bellic

We will first fix Grand Theft Auto IV niko bellic version game and this solution will cover all not working errors. We have helped thousands of peoples on the internet, and this article is a great way of making GTA 4 work again.

#2: Solution for GTA IV – Complete Edition

As we all know, GTA IV has 2 basic editions, and we will also share a solution guide for this complete edition as well. Grand Theft Auto IV Episodes from Liberty City and Complete edition are both the same editions, and they are also known to be called GTA 4 EFLC.

#3: Solution for GTA IV – Graphic Issues

Have you ever faced video memory issues in Grand Theft Auto IV? We will be giving you an easy method to fix GTA 4 graphic memory exceeded related problems permanently.

You can follow the below section for a step-by-step guide on how to fix Grand Theft Auto IV game with a solution file, and we highly recommend installing DirectX and Visual C++ on your computer and if you think you have them installed already, please reinstall them.


GTA IV NIko Bellic: Solution Guide.

#1. GTA 4 Niko Bellic

Below steps are made for GTA 4 Niko Bellic edition, and you can apply this method on all versions of Grand Theft Auto: Niko Bellic edition. As always, please make a backup of your game before doing any kind of changes to your game.

How to Fix GTA IV Not Opening Issues?

  1. Obtain a solution file.
  2. Extract the file with 7-Zip.
  3. Copy all files from the folder.
  4. Paste files in GTA 4’s directory.
  5. Install DirectX and Visual C++.
  6. Restart your computer.
  7. Run the Grand Theft Auto IV.

You can download the solution file from below section, please make a backup of yor game before doing changes to ti.

Download Section

Game EditionObtain
GTA IV: Niko BellicDownload
Grand Theft Auto IV Niko Bellic: Solution File.

Legacy download miror link for GTA 4 Niko Bellic version.

Now, there are two editions of Grand Theft Auto IV, One of them is Niko Bellic version and the second is complete edition Episodes from Liberty City. For GTA IV EFLC follow below solution method.


GTA IV EFLC: Solution Guide.

#2. GTA 4 Episodes from Liberty City

This method is made for Grand Theft Auto IV Episodes from Liberty City including the Complete Edition which contains all 3 editions including Niko Bellic, The Lost and Damned, and The Ballad of Gay Tony.

How to Fix GTA IV Complete Edition Not Opening Error

  • Add game in defender’s exclusion.
  • Obtain the solution file.
  • Extract the file with 7-Zip.
  • Copy all files from “main” folder.
  • Paste files to GTA 4 Directory.
  • Copy all files from “custom cms” folder.
  • Paste files to game’s Directory.
  • Now open “settings” folder.
  • Open “1” folder, copy both files.
  • Copy visualSettings.xls and visualSettings.dat.
  • Paste both files to below location.
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\GTA IV Complete Edition\Grand Theft Auto IV\common\data
  • Open “2 – Definitive Edition Optinal” folder.
  • Copy all files to below location.
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\GTA IV Complete Edition\Grand Theft Auto IV\Definitive Edition
  • Install DirectX and Visual C++.
  • Play your Grand Theft Auto IV.
Make a backup of your game before doing changes to it.

Download Solution

Game EditionObtain
GTA IV: Complete EditionDownload
Grand Theft Auto IV EFLC: Solution File.

Legacy download mirrors for GTA IV complete edition.

GTA IV: Complete Edition – This edition contains Episodes from Liberty City with game episodes which are Niko Bellic, The Lost and Damned, and The Ballad of Gay Tony.


How to fix/solve GTA 4 not opening error on PC, Windows7/10/11 problems Grand Theft Auto Niko Bellic version/edition won't launch, issues clicking on launcher.
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How to Fix GTA 4 Graphic Memory Issues.

Apply below steps to solve GTA 4 graphics problems on Windows and fix all kind of graphic card memory, display and flicker bugs errors in Grand Theft Auto IV game.

This will also fix GTA IV Graphics warming exceeds problems with texture not loading and game not running on dedicated graphics using a custom command. This solution will also fix slow rendering and lag from your game.

  1. Open “VRAM Issue Fix.txt” file.
  2. Go to GTA IV game directory.
  3. Right-click on “GTAIV.exe”.
  4. Click on properties.
  5. Set Launch Options,
  6. Paste bellow commands in the end.
    -nomemrestrict -norestrictions -availablevidmem 1024
  7. Change 1024 to your VRAM size.
  8. Save and run your game.

Make sure to install DirectX and Visual C++ on your computer.

If you have a question, feel free to ask in the comments.

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