Notes

I think that grand theft auto IV is a very good game. The best thing is that it is open world. Yes, it takes a little work to get it working, but its still very good game. Here are the steps that will help you get the game working (those steps were actually made by ☢☭Wolvix☭☢).

1) Install Games for windows live MARKETPLACE Link - http://www.xbox.com/en-US/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient

2) Right click on Grand Theft Auto IV in your library

3) Click on Properties

4) Click on the tab called LOCAL FILES

5) Click on BROWSE LOCAL FILES

6) There will be 3 files titled "gta4encoder", "gta4browser", "gtaIV"

7) (DO THIS STEP FOR ALL 3 FILES) Right click on the file, click on properties, click on comatibility, put a check on the box that says "run this program in compatibility mode for:", click on the drop down box and select "WINDOWS VISTA SERVICE PACK 2". (DON'T DO ANYTHING ELSE IN THE WINDOW) Now click apply.

8) After games for windows live marketplace is finished downloading, install it.

9) YOU DON'T HAVE TO MAKE A PROFILE, JUST CLOSE THE WINDOW.

10) Run GTA IV

11) *Optional* Make a rockstar games account for online, then launch the game.

12) When you get in the game, a window will pop up for windows live. Just click on create a new profile, scroll down and click the blue text that says create a local profile (or something like that).

13) Make the profile, then close the window.

14) GTA IV Now works on your windows 10 PC