How To Downgrade GTA IV (2024 - GTA 4 Mods Tutorial)

How To Downgrade GTA IV (2023 - GTA 4 Mods Tutorial)
Trying to downgrade GTA 4 and having some trouble? I show you how to downgrade GTA 4 to 1.0.7.0. 1.0.8.0 and 1.0.4.0.
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📌 Timestamps for the Tutorial Video! 📌
• 00:00 - 00:15 | Introduction
• 00:15 - 00:32 | Why Downgrade GTA 4?
• 00:32 - 01:36 | Download GTA 4 Downgrade Tool
• 01:36 - 02:00 | Open GTA 4 Downgrade Tool
• 02:00 - 02:27 | Find GTA 4 Directory
• 02:27 - 03:01 | Potential Errors (MD5 Hash)
• 03:01 - 03:24 | Move GTA 4 Directory (Optional)
• 03:24 - 04:01 | Select Version of GTA 4 Downgrade (1.0.7.0.)
• 04:01 - 04:27 | How To Enable GTA 4 Multiplayer (Optional)
• 04:27 - 05:19 | Radio Downgrade (Optional)
• 05:19 - 07:49 | Select Mods to Install (Optional)
• 07:49 - 08:40 | Finalize the Downgrade
• 08:40 - 09:23 | Savegame File Downgrade (Optional)
• 09:23 - 09:44 | Commandline (Optional)
• 09:44 - 10:33 | Downgrade Complete!
• 10:33 - 11:12 | DO NOT LAUNCH FROM STEAM OR ROCKSTAR!
• 11:12 | Testing the GTA 4 Downgrade
► GTA IV Downgrader Tool by ItsClonkAndre:
- gtaforums.com/topic/976691-gt...
► .NET Framework 4.7.2.: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Link...
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GTA 4 Mods Series: bit.ly/36VmQSt
GTA 4 Modding Tutorials: bit.ly/3iHUmks
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✪ DISCLAIMER ✪: This modding tutorial is done on GTA 4 Patch 1.0.7.0. This has not been tested on any patches above 1.0.7.0 (so it could work on 1.0.8.0. or 1.0.4.0.). I am also not held responsible if your game breaks. I've always performed this method to install cars and it works just fine for me.
►Music
Custom IV Theme Remix by SWM~
► ✪ PC Specifications ✪ iBuyPower
CPU: Intel Core i7-8770K Six-Core @3.7 GHz (Turbo'd 4.7 GHz)
GPU: ZOTAC RTX 2080 GDDR6X 11 GB
RAM: 16GB DDR4 2666 MHz
HDD: 1 TB SSD + 1 TB HDD
Keyboard: Corsair K70 MK.2 RGB - Cherry MX Browns
Cooling: NZXT Kraken X63 Liquid Cooler
#GTAIV #GTA4 #GTA4Mods

[@NotAJ]

Thanks for watching ❤️ Here are some common issues that you might run across. *1. Launching GTA IV only just to crash with a black screen.* A major cause of this is from an antivirus, more commonly Windows Defender. Add an exclusion to your downgraded copy of GTA IV in your antivirus software/Windows Defender. Another solution for this is to simply move your copy of GTA IV to another location on your PC. *2. Being asked for a serial key 🔑 to play the game.* This should be prevented if you install ZolikaPatch correctly. More issues will be updated in this pinned comments, followed by their solutions!

[@gavinmiller2590]

Hi, I just followed, but it doesn’t seem Zolikapatch is allowing me to forgo needing a product key for gfwl. Any ideas?

[@pjjones560]

⁠@@gavinmiller2590I am having the same problem

[@saykoes8209]

​@@gavinmiller2590same

[@cphus197]

@@gavinmiller2590 same

[@NAEVSTARS]

Hi, When Launching It says "sign in to live" how do I bypass this as I can't save the game

[@mrratchet]

Just wanted to say thanks. This is the first downgrader (with tutorial) that actually has fixes that worked with my game (fusionfix never ran correctly with other downgraders/versions). Now I can finally play GTA IV on PC again with the restored missing effects and console shaders and multiplayer. Thanks again!

[@NotAJ]

I am happy to hear how well this tutorial has aided you in your endeavor. That's great, thank you! Enjoy the game as you once have before and let me know if you run into any troubles! :) Don't forget to check out any of the other modding tutorials if you want to take a step further!

[@DJBV]

Wait this downgraded already have fixes? No needs for fusionfix?

[@GTAHeavyImpact]

As always detailed, informative and sorted through! Respect.

[@NotAJ]

Thank you, as always, GTA Heavy Impact! I appreciate the support on all of these ❤️

[@GTAHeavyImpact]

@@NotAJ ✌

[@xZircon]

Thanks for this wonderful downgrade tutorial! Everything was described perfectly and helped through out the process, with zero issues! 💯

[@NotAJ]

Thank you so much, Zircon! I appreciate the feedback and support on the video!

[@nyctmtakid8358]

Thank you for this video. I really needed it. I watched the whole thing and I was able to downgrade it successfully. This video gave me all the information I needed to know considering I'm on the steam version.

[@NotAJ]

Thank you for the awesome feedback and kindness ❤️ Happy modding!

[@ItsClonkAndre]

Thanks for making such a detailed, and well explained video on how to downgrade GTA IV!

[@NotAJ]

ANDRE! Thank YOU for making this even possible. Without you, tons and tons of people wouldn’t have been able to perform this procedure at all. There are other methods, but some are beginning to die out and expire easily.

[@pc_gamer2]

Thank you very much for this downgrader mod but I want to find out, I downloaded a 100% save game for version 1.0.7.0 so I just want to find out where do I install this save game since I downgraded GTA IV?

[@crashbandicootnerd4321]

Yo dude, just finished the video and process of downgrading, and I have to say thank you SO MUCH for a clear and easy to follow tutorial. I can't fucking stand when someone doesn't explain how to install something correctly when it comes to modding since I'm sorta new to it.

[@NotAJ]

Aw- honestly, that’s so thoughtful to even go out of your way to do that ❤️ Thanks for your honest, thorough, and helpful feedback! I’m glad I was able to guide you through a clear understanding of how the downgrader works! Cheers 🥂

[@crashbandicootnerd4321]

@@NotAJ Cheers, dude!!

[@crashbandicootnerd4321]

@@NotAJ Yo AJ, I need your help. I had to reinstall and re-downgrade my game because a certain mod wasn't working, AND when I install ANY kind of reshade to my game EVEN after I downgrade it PROPERLY, it says "application cannot start properly". Do you know what the problem is? ICEnhancer 3.0 was working fine until I had to reinstall my game and now, I can't even use it anymore, idk what the hell's going on and I've tried several things.

[@redbelliedgaming]

Thabks for sharing this, ive been wanting ti go back and play some gta 4 lcpdfr

[@NotAJ]

Enjoy the modding and LCPDFR binge :)

[@manishjadoo5949]

thank you brotha. Been a while since ive played modded gta

[@NotAJ]

Of course! ❤️ Enjoy your GTA IV experience!

[@hamannss3550]

The downgrader got a new update and it looks a tiny bit different with some new selections avalible but I still managed to downgrade my game and it works without problems. Thanks.

[@NotAJ]

Yeah! I took a look at it the other day and it looks neater and cleaner. Thanks for the feedback! Hope everything worked!

[@thestrongduck6039]

can you do a vid i try to do it but it never works

[@first001]

The unofficial DLC mod 😮for IV is almost here. Perfect timing

[@NotAJ]

First, my friend! Good to see you!! 😎 Unofficial DLC Mod? I must know what that is… what is it? I need it!!

[@CHUYx-py6hn]

Wdym ?

[@WhyYouBulieMe]

This was super helpfull, thanks AJ!!

[@NotAJ]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful :)

[@Lowrider1992]

It works with a bit of effort. Thank you very much good guide

[@NotAJ]

But, of course! Thank you for the words!

[@NerdTalkWithModernMetroDude]

glad to know that this works on rockstar games launcher I tried

[@NotAJ]

I did not know that! Good stuff ❤️

[@D-Grizzly_The_Spitter]

fantastic tutorial that doesn't waste anyone's time!

[@NotAJ]

Thank you so much for the kind words and great feedback. It is much appreciated :)

[@matthewmt9148]

Thank you brother :) Perfectly explained :)

[@NotAJ]

Thank you for the kind words and for the amazing feedback! It is much appreciated, my friend ❤

[@peronzitos1]

Worked, simple explained, very good video

[@NotAJ]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@lewisofthehoood]

I'm on windows 11, it works perfectly. Thanks for the tutorial

[@NotAJ]

Happy that it worked! :)

[@mohd8877]

ty for letting us know

[@superballergames]

thx so much!!! needed the windows 11 clarification lol

[@jozephgoofy5557]

any issues on the mods or multiplayer ?

[@SadBrello]

unfortunately the ftp servers for the downgrade are down, i saw on the web page that there's a way to do it offline but it's a very complex method if there's another version let me know. great tutorial anyway, very well explained

[@NotAJ]

Thank you so much, SadBrello. I am not sure what is happening with that right now, but ItsClonkAndre does have a Discord where support can always be requested at any time. Of course, you can come to mine and ask for help too.

[@OGbrundle]

@@NotAJ I just followed these instructions to a T three times and it wont work even with the 1.7 version of the downgrader. Just says it cant load steam achievements or says missing files

[@waddalup6436]

great tutorial! super easy to follow

[@NotAJ]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the endorsement ❤

[@jahbryant4010]

Thnak god someone uploaded a recent video, it was a shit show trying to mod this game a year ago

[@NotAJ]

It sounds like it was helpful in that sense, too ❤️ Happy modding!

[@TR.372]

New issue. Niko is stuck using his phone LMAO. No matter what button I press he just doesn’t put the phone away 😂. Very fitting of current times I guess lol

[@NotAJ]

LOL, what? That's odd. I am surprised it's doing that to you. Did you installed any mods?

[@NimiZ23]

Getting the same issue which is happening when I use controller Update: I found out it was steam desktop layout for controller that was causing the issue

[@aromatic.-495]

Thank you very much, great Tutorial. Only problem i have i cant play TBogT or TLAD only Gta 4 shows up..

[@vav4855]

I have the same problem to

[@NotAJ]

Hey there, Aromatic! Which version did you downgrade to?

[@MinecraftGamer-fj9vj]

​​@vav4855 Me too

[@selfimaged]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@NotAJ]

I'm glad everything seemed to work out for you :) Thank you for the feedback and support!

[@cinematube5372]

thank you so much! and its works fine On Windows 11

[@NotAJ]

Thank you, Cinema! ❤️ Good to see you!

[@PK_Mega_Awesome]

Got it working after a couple of hiccups. for some reason the 1070 and the radio downgrade zip files wouldn't download, but reading the error page i fixed this by downloading them manually from the forums and redowngrading. also weirdly it flagged my exe file as being modded even though it was as fresh an install as you could get. i have never played gta iv before and just got this from the rockstar launcher, i just ignored that and it seems fine. finally i was getting to the loading screen with the cartoons of the characters and the music, but a few seconds in the game would crash. i fixed this by changing the PlayGTAIV exe to always run in administrator mode. all working now, hope this helps someone :)

[@PK_Mega_Awesome]

also, thanks @NotAJ for the superb guide. made it super easy

[@NotAJ]

Thank you!!

[@nelsoncorreia7293]

The first thing I did before this guide was to verify the integrity of my game files via Steam for this, for which Steam verified that all files were original and intact. So not sure why the installer gave a warning about the lack of integrity (i.e. the MD5 hashes not matching) for the default Steam installation, so I proceeded anyways. I proceeded with the downgrader as per the instructions here, but when I launched PlayGTAIV.exe I got a black screen with a white loading bar at the bottom that immediately crashed. After reading the comments here, it is said that launching the downgrade through the Steam installation folder can cause issues. My Steam games are installed to a secondary HDD rather than the usual C:\Program Files\ directory, but nonetheless I figured it could cause an issue so I moved the folder anyways. Running the same downgrader on the backup (manually made before running downgrader) that I moved to a non-Steam folder on the aforementioned secondary HDD, I got the same error about the hashes that I ignored again. Gonna run through the installer with my options to see if anyone can reproduce this: - version 1.0.8.0 - No GFWL - Sneed Radio, "Also install no EFLC music in IV fix" not selected + New Vladivostok - ScriptHook for 1.0.8.0 - Simple Traffic Loader - SteamAchievements - xliveless (automatically selected) - ZMenuIV v23.06.25.1 - ZolikaPatch v6.9.8.2 - Skipped file downgrading. Gotta make new saves for the mods I want to install anyways. - Recommended Commandline, no optional -windowed box selected - Exited installer WITHOUT pressing the Play GTA IV button. I don't trust it. Looks like this worked. It looks like the major issue was the location of GTA IV while running the downgrader. Keeping this here if it helps anyone.

[@davidgarrett4327]

thanks man, i had the exact same problem you have written about and it truly did help me

[@kazuki342]

Thank you you earned a ne sub!! 😃

[@NotAJ]

Thank you so much, Kazuki! :)

[@Bruno_Laion]

thank you man!

[@NotAJ]

Of course!

[@LentNights]

Hey, so what version of lcpdfr can I use on this version now, btw it works great and like how you explain everything into detail. I see the lcpdfr for 1.1 and 1.0d. Should I get the 1.0d or just the 1.1 legacy, because I have the complete version.

[@NotAJ]

Hi there! Thank you for the kind words! If you’ve downgraded, then I would consider getting LCPDFR 1.0d :)

[@marvelachieng2164]

it works 🎮

[@NotAJ]

Thanks for letting me know! :) Glad it worked!

[@motodrew8827]

Love watching making moves in liberty city but if i may ask would you consider doing a video explaining how to download mods( business, arrest warrant, etc) and get them to work properly? i feel like a lot of people want that video

[@motodrew8827]

I've done this a while ago but trying to get back into it and causing a headache and can't find anything to help

[@NotAJ]

First and foremost, thanks so much for your support and I’m happy to have inspired you to do a similar thing for your game! Honestly, I’ve been trying to ‘map out’ how I’d do such a video. Because there’s so many different mods and all, you know? Let me try to think of something. Definitely won’t be overnight or the next week, but if I can come up with something, you’ll see it on the channel ❤️

[@motodrew8827]

@NotAJ no worries man keep up the great work and I finally got mine working forgot to turn the anti virus off lol

[@Savageboss52]

thanks man

[@NotAJ]

No problem! Happy to help ❤️

[@TheNLSClan]

Tried hitting play gta iv. Doesnt work, added exceptions to anti virus. Moved file location. Nothing is seeming to work. Trying this out on rog ally windows 11. Just launches into black screen, 5 seconds goes back to desktop. Really wanted to enjoy this on the go, but looks like ill just be playing vanilla.

[@TheNLSClan]

Okay, after long hours I have found a solution. Make sure the game isn't in the steam programs folder before you start the process. I'm not sure, but it worked for me. My new question is how to use windows live

[@NotAJ]

Correct - moving your game to another location on the PC works effectively.

[@TheNLSClan]

@@NotAJ oddly when I moved file location through downgrade program it didn't work. But having a pre-made back up worked, leaving the steam vanilla copy alone. Selecting the back up as the copy downgraded. This should help the few that had a similar issue, may be windows 11/ROG ALLY thing. But confirmed working on device, modded even further.

[@Jhazzy_Jeff]

So I recently just downgraded my GTA 4 game 1.0.7.0. And every time I open it up it’s an infinite loading screen. It won’t let me go in. Do you have a any idea how to fix it?

[@Sandee34]

Did you fix it i have the same issue

[@Marquellame]

guys, have one of you tried to start PlayGTAIV and it says ERROR?

[@asasas5857]

@@Marquellame I have the same problem did you find why we have this problem ?

[@KingMasey]

This was an amazing tutorial. One question though, I have Video Editor Files I have captured of my game, will they still be there when I downgrade?

[@NotAJ]

Thanks, King! They should (ideally) be there, yes. Not sure if the radios will affect anything.

[@spykon]

Tks you're a GOAT

[@NotAJ]

Thank you so much ❤

[@aditya32093]

hey if you're still here, please do help as the offline downgrader dosent the mods i put in the temp folder

[@NotAJ]

I’m still here and here’s what you’ll want to do - visit the link to the downgrader on his GTA Forums post here and download V1.7: gtaforums.com/topic/976691-gta-iv-downgrader/

[@mohammedkebab]

I downgraded in this exact way several times, and I am experiencing an anti-piracy measure that makes it so I cannot access computers. I downgraded GTA 4 awhile ago without this issue though that version sadly got auto updated by steam, which is why I am downgrading again. Any help would be greatly appreciated Edit: Yes I do own the Steam version if anyone was wondering

[@NotAJ]

What’s up, Mohammed. I’ve hardly heard of the issue. Are you launching through the “LaunchGTAIV.exe” or “PlayGTAIV.exe”, or are you launching the game through Steam? This makes all the difference in the world.

[@mohammedkebab]

@@NotAJ The downgrader didn’t give me a “LaunchGTAIV.exe” file, I’ve tried multiple versions of the downgrader but none of them did. I launch the game through “PlayGTAIV.exe” because I know the game will auto-update if I use steam. I was pretty sure that the first time I downgraded the game awhile ago I had a “LaunchGTAIV.exe”, but I checked the folder and I didn’t have it. Thanks.

[@NotAJ]

No worries! Let me know if something still doesn’t work! And join my Discord for any help as well :)

[@GTAbestplayer123]

Just rename the game folder so RGL or Steam will think you game is uninstalled.

[@mohammedkebab]

@@GTAbestplayer123 I have done so, but thank you.

[@NorthTexasNewYork]

If u guys are wondering what the intro music is, its gta 4 loading theme drums only

[@NotAJ]

Correct! ❤️

[@FencelineFilms]

worked with the new steam update!

[@boo1gg]

can confirm, even if you launch the game from steam, it won't downgrade.

[@NotAJ]

Wow, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing that info guys :)

[@johnsons41]

In my case, i cant open the game from the "PlayGTAIV" But instead, it ask me to open in with "LaunchGTAIV". But for some reason, the other like the TBoGT and TLAD mode is gone and only the GTA IV original Mode that i can play, do you know what happened?

[@NotAJ]

I've heard of the DLCs not showing up. Are the two episodes "TBOGT and TLAD" showing up in your directory?

[@johnsons41]

@@NotAJ no sir, after the game launch, it's immediately show Niko character where I believe that I can't change between play the dlc mode or Niko mode.

[@ZacharyMelendez-cn1ku]

me too

[@ZacharyMelendez-cn1ku]

it says sign in ugh

[@kennedyby]

THX U MEN

[@NotAJ]

You're welcome! Glad it worked :)

[@GTAlexPlayer9716]

Works just fine, just did it :) Thanks for the tutorial !

[@NotAJ]

AWESOME!! 😎 No problem, my friend! Thanks for the feedback!

[@frenchfry265]

i play it and theres a black screen and it crashes, i did what you said in the pinned comment i added an exclusion but it still does that im so angry

[@gbiwch6431]

i have same problem idk what is going on did you fix that?

[@frenchfry265]

@@gbiwch6431 i fixed it by following the steps on another video and it worked but i mod gta 5 story mode now and its better than modding gta 4 but i recommend watching a different video

[@Real_Alien]

@@frenchfry265 what video?

[@endlist5508]

@@frenchfry265what video?

[@frenchfry265]

@@Real_Alien search up abuzz and its in one of his gta 4 vids

[@Iord]

Can you not achieve steam achievements if you install online?

[@NotAJ]

Now a days, you can - if you launch with Steam. But you must have ZolikaPatch and Steam Achievements installed :)

[@junior6203]

thank you

[@NotAJ]

You’re welcome! 😇 Thank you for watching!

[@prorace_type_r]

If your game refuses to start after downgrading (black screen for a few seconds), you can fix it by going inside the GTA IV folder in your downgraded installation, cutting all of the content and pasting them in your downgraded installation main folder SKIPPING the duplicates. Then delete the GTA IV folder, and that's it.

[@NotAJ]

That's an absolutely great method! You can either do that, or launch the game for the first time on the RGL/Complete Edition update PRIOR to your downgrade. Then after downgrading, things should be all good. If not that, then move your GTA folder to another location on your PC.

[@sylex7]

My friend, I did everything without no any errors, but when I enter the game, it stays on the black screen and suddenly finds a virus, what should I do?

[@sylex7]

and ı did it but ı cant login in they want product key xlive

[@NotAJ]

What’s up, SyLex! Okay, so not to worry, it’s not a virus at all, and this happens with everyone including myself. Windows Defender basically believes that “ZolikaPatch.asi” is a bad thing to have, but it isn’t. So it keeps on stopping you from playing because it thinks you shouldn’t have it, but you would need it to stop it from asking for a product key. All you’d need to do is basically add an exclusion in Windows Defender (Virus & Protection Settings) for your entire GTA IV folder. Once you do that, you should be good to enter the game without any errors. Make sure that “ZolikaPatch.asi” is still in your game’s folder, too. I hope this helps!! ❤️

[@NotAJ]

BTW, the downgrader just got updated with the newest version of the patch, which should ultimately stop any issues (what the developer says).

[@sylex7]

@@NotAJ its okey fix it but ı cant login Games for windows Live they Want product key and ı cant play dlc they want sign in

[@NotAJ]

It shouldn’t ask you for that. Is “ZolikaPatch.asi” in your folder?

[@Niepoprawnyuu]

Hi, how do you mod gta 4 on rockstar games launcher? For me it just verifies the game every time i play and deletes mods. Is it because lf the downgrade??

[@NotAJ]

I would recommend maybe moving your GTA IV folder to an area like "My Documents" to stop it from giving you problems. Let me know if that works.

[@Niepoprawnyuu]

@@NotAJ i just downgraded the game and it works but thank you!

[@NotAJ]

Great stuff! Sorry for the late reply and glad it all worked out :)

[@goofyuncleplayingroblox734]

Does it mean if you put the mod files by going to document and click the gta iv folder and launch the game after you wont get problems like crash?

[@aziznagac8900]

Great tutorial, anyways i just did this with wlive. Constantly Id encounter an error like black screen on quitting. Are there patches for this? Also as an offline gamer, is it possible to play pc-to-pc LAN (coop/freemode) with my bro?

[@NotAJ]

I think the only possible way to play with others is using XBOX Live, so it must be something involving an online network. Also, I would try downloading ZolikaPatch and also making sure that your Task Manager is prioritized as a window compared to other games - so this way when quitting it, you can close it easily.

[@L4ght007]

Hi! Thanks for the video! I have one question, can I ignore (uncheck) the ZolikaPatch and the Trainer (and the others mods) that the GTA IV Downgrader give, and install them by myself? I'm asking this because those versions are old, and I would like to install the most updated versions of the mods. Sorry for my English :)

[@NotAJ]

You most certainly could! That should be fine :) And English is great!

[@AlverMC]

help me, after i downgraded my gta 4 version, when i open the game it force closes, please help me 😥😥😭😭

[@NotAJ]

I help you. Take GTA 4 copy. Move to another location on PC, like “My Documents” - and try launching it there!

[@AlverMC]

​@@NotAJOk thanks I'll try it

[@CLawManGameplaychannell]

I have a problem. GTA 4 works great and all but.... how can I play Ballad of Gay Tony? :c

[@NotAJ]

Depends on which version you downgraded to! If you downgrade to version 1040, then TBOGT and TLAD won’t be available. The later versions of the game possess those two DLCs.

[@BluJayGT]

Hey, would you know of an issue with the extra missions modpack? I'm currently rewatching your Making Moves In Liberty City, and I downloaded the mod but instead of the mission menu popping up I only see the ' scriptmgr ' loaded!. Great video!

[@NotAJ]

Oof, it's been so long since I've used that mod, but I am not exactly sure... if I can find a solution sometime in the near future, I will let you know.

[@BluJayGT]

@@NotAJ If thats possible that would be amazing, the mod seemed like such a good mod to do solo or content rp, I'll send you an email so you have my address if you are able to find that solution.

[@NotAJ]

@@BluJayGT No problem! 😉 and if it’s possible, see if you can join my Discord, it would work a lot better since I’m most active there :)

[@BramVerbraeken]

Do you know how to fix the infinite loading screen after the downgrade. This tutorial is amazing btw

[@NotAJ]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Infinite loading screen? That's strange. Do you have any mods installed? I would recommend getting a commandline if you have not yet.

[@user-vb1bs8le3g]

What product key do I enter for gfwl?

[@matthewwilde5222]

The one you own for GTA 4 ^^

[@nevusaur]

I’m having issues with opening GTA IV through the playGTAIV file. It just goes to a black screen and then closes out every time. I’ve reinstalled the game from scratch and tried the process again and the same issue happens? The install of the downgrader went fine with no issues. Any ideas?

[@standoidontwantalastname6500]

IT HAPPENS TO ME TOO, AND IVE SEEN ONLY A FEW OTHER REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING AND NOBODY EVER FINDS A SOLUTION. I'm so close to pulling my hair out from it. I did everything EXACTLY right in this video, to the T. I'm about to just throw my hands up in the air and say its because my PC cant handle it even though that'd be the fuckest bologna shit ever.

[@standoidontwantalastname6500]

yeah i fucking give up. I'm tired of being sent on wild goose chases thinking I might've actually found the fix only to realize it isn't the case. It honestly just works based on the person's luck, and I know by this point I am not a lucky one.

[@nevusaur]

@@standoidontwantalastname6500 I think I finally figured it out. I was tinkering for hours last night and managed to fix the issue for myself. When you use the downgrader, you move the game files to a separate place. For me, I moved them to a folder I created called GRAND THEFT AUTO. Once the downgrade process is complete, for some reason you end up with all the main files you need in your own folder (GRAND THEFT AUTO for me), but there’s another folder within this folder called GTAIV which contains the original files too. I figured out that having both sets of these files messes up booting the game. So go into your own folder (GRAND THEFT AUTO), then open the folder GTAIV. Select all the files and folders within GTAIV, and CUT them. Go back out to the previous folder (GRAND THEFT AUTO) and PASTE them all there. There will be some files/folders that already exist and ask if you want to overwrite them. Select SKIP for all of these. Once these have all been pasted into the new folder (GRAND THEFT AUTO), you can delete the GTAIV folder that exists and everything inside of it. Hope this helps. Worked a treat for me with the steam version of the game. Then just use the file PlayGTAIV to launch the game

[@standoidontwantalastname6500]

@@nevusaur you are a goddamn hero, thank you so much. i would have never thought of that in a million years and I haven't seen such a solution recorded anywhere. I don't even get what the point of having that folder in there is because it just seems like a backup of the original files, except it literally asks if you want to backup the original files on the downgrader. Is doing that an intended process and they somehow expect it to be obvious? because it really... isn't, lol. but i'm glad you figured it out either way

[@NotAJ]

Sorry for the late reply, my friends! I’m glad you were able to figure it out ❤️ Alternatively, you just need to allow Windows Defender to have an exclusion over your GTA IV folder. The reason the game goes black and then immediately shuts away is because of Windows Defender. Sadly, it hates “ZolikaPatch.asi”.

[@christolbert3491]

Not aj nice job on the upload

[@NotAJ]

Thank you, Chris!!

[@epicgams5406]

for the latest version(2.0) .NET framework 4.8 is required (3 August 2023)

[@NotAJ]

Thank you!

[@twoDie4]

Why is EFLC not working when I do this?

[@cristian02selau]

O meu também :!

[@NotAJ]

You need to install ZolikaPatch into the game, this will help get those DLCs back!

[@belb5976]

​@@NotAJstill did not work

[@antoinebaron3862]

either you downgraded to 1040, or what do you specifically mean by "not working"? From what I know there are two major issues with the DLCs. 1:Anti Piracy Measures activating making the gane unplayable. 2: Game crashing when switching radios in the DLCs.

[@twoDie4]

@@antoinebaron3862 I found the problem already. Thank you though. And by not working I meant when clicking on EFLC the Windows Live log in pops up, forcing you to "sign in" before playing.

[@anuradhakumar4144]

Hey aj great vid but i am stuck on the disclaimer scene on booting up and some people have been sayin to change the commandline vidmem to 5991 but i do not have vid mem in my command line

[@NotAJ]

Thank you! One tip is to right click on GTA IV.exe, go to Properties, and find a place where it asks you to check the “Disable full screen optimization” option. If it’s checked, uncheck it. If it’s not checked, then check it.

[@aporedburgys]

best tutorial

[@NotAJ]

Thank you, my friend!

[@TheRastafarianStuff]

im playing on a fresh vanilla steam version and the downgrader forces me to select the executable file of IV, when I click next the yellow error M5 something appears telling me my version is modded. the only extra file it contains is my commandline txt file with one line of code that forces the game to display my real graphic card memory (my version is 1.2.0.5.9)

[@NotAJ]

The yellow error code that appears saying that your copy may be corrupt or modded, especially if your game is vanilla (as it probably is), then you can just ignore it - I get the same one all the time.

[@leaveittome4856]

Thank you very much, there are literally no videos on how to do this in the Hispanic community.

[@NotAJ]

No problem! I’m glad this video was able to help you out ❤️

[@abhirama9952]

hey can you hyelp me, before i downgrade to 1.0.7.0 my vram detect 6GB of my vram which is true, but after i downgrade it, it only shows 2047 and commandline doesn't even work, i try to add the commandline on the shortcut but still doesn't work, can you help me with this?

[@Lokihan911]

I downloaded the cracked game and I've downgraded GTA 4 but when I run it on PlayGtaiv I experience a force close. Is that my fault when downgrading? Or I run it on the original GTAIV because it's a crack, but I don't really understand what's next

[@magnum7978]

I get a lot of bugs during cutscenes, but sometimes gameplay, and it only happened after downgrading. I can barely watch cutscenes without it going to a black screen for a second and then lags back to the action. Installing an older version of FusionFix seemed to remedy that but only by a tiny bit. And on top of that, when the scene ends, sometimes it says LOADING…. and then black screens and freezes the game. What could cause this if you might know? Thanks!

[@NotAJ]

What’s up, Magnum! I’ve not heard of this issue about the game going into a black screen intermittently during cutscenes! In fact, I’ve never seen it even remotely before! Do you have any ENB graphics installed by chance? I doubt it, but it’s a good question to ask. Also, do you play in windowed mode? Do you also happen to have the ASI loaders too? I’ve known that the ASI loaders help prevent the LOADING issue! Let me know please :)

[@InanDevva]

Cap the game at 60FPS

[@Danecr]

Hey great vid, but im at the games for windows live and they ask me for a product key, what should i do?

[@NotAJ]

I would either (a) install XLiveLess, or (b) go ahead and downgrade without multiplayer being enabled :)

[@alexanderjackman6627]

It's not works for me but it is nice tutorial, I wish there is new tutorial for now bc steam Gta4 is on sale.

[@NotAJ]

Hey, I’m so sorry to hear that! If you’d like, you can either (a) join my Discord, or (b) share your details here, so I can help further diagnose your issue. I’d like you to be able to enjoy the modding experience! :) And yes, it’s a great sale! 70% is crazy!

[@WingsGaming-mo3zb]

here we go again for the 5th time not having a backup redoing this lol \

[@NotAJ]

lol good luck, let me know if you run into any issues.

[@WingsGaming-mo3zb]

⁠@@NotAJthanks, I’ve watched this video so many times now I can do it by heart for the most part lol 😂 I wish my LSPDFR worked better though it always gets jacked up with something dumb and small

[@akse6ast1an26]

Should I use the 2.1 version or the 1.7 of the downgrader as the 2.1 is way more complex and I had to reinstall my game after I tried to do it on the 2.1? Also do you have any plans of making a updated version of this with the 2.1 version?

[@NotAJ]

You can use the 2.1 version very similarly to the way how I used the 1.9 (or 1.7) one in this video :) They should operate on synchronous levels. Are you enabling GFWL or no?

[@akse6ast1an26]

@@NotAJIt was because I was using the offline version that’s why but I’m still trying to get it to work as I’m having problems with it like when I load into the game it works for a few seconds then it crashes

[@joseaurelianoquijada8121]

After doing this, how do i install script based mods? i wanna install Arrest Warrant but i think there are some files missing including the Script folder

[@NotAJ]

The prerequisites for a lot of mods are typically an ASI loader (such as xlive.dll or dsound.dll), ScriptHook.dll (for .net scripts), and ScriptHookDotNet.asi (for .asi scripts). They should work on Patch 4 and 7 just fine! Make sure the mod goes into a "scripts" folder in your directory.

[@stg_envii4485]

I’m having an issue where I can boot up the game fine, but when I load into a game it will show where I am for a split second and then crash. I added the exception to Windows defender and that didn’t seem to work.

[@NotAJ]

There’s a possible remedy for this. Try to move your GTA IV folder to a place like “My Documents”, and see if that works :)

[@theinfamousculebra7221]

It gave me Fatal Error SRLC10 and I did exactly you said

[@NotAJ]

That’s a Rockstar Social Club error. Try doing everything without the multiplayer option enabled.

[@thedarwin6363]

Where I can find my saves afterdowngrafing with this program? Also is there solution for GTA 4 crashing. I remember playing for 40mins of LCPDFR or recording 20min vids now i dunno why i cant even play 6 mins of LCPDFR. Sorry for asking so much man on manyyy of ur vids but i cant find help and i have so much problems with this game for no reason

[@NotAJ]

Depends on which saves you're talking about. If you're talking about the saves from the newest edition of GTA 4, then it's in "C:\Users\username\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Profiles". There should be a folder, go into there, and take the "SGTA4__" that corresponds to the save you want. Then downgrade that save. If you're using Patch 1070, with xliveless installed, then put the downgraded save in the "C:\Users\username\Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames" folder.

[@weymarosborne9438]

I downgraded to 1.0.4.0 and was able to play for a good while. However I started experiencing issues with crashing so I redownloaded and re-downgraded the game. However now when I imported my old save files (still 1.0.4.0 saves) there seems to be an issue of the game crashing while playing. I think it might be related to saving and trying to write to the folder, as anytime a point where autosave would kick in it seems to crash and it also crashes when I try to save in my safehouses. My folders all seem to be set to "read only", and even if I untick those options, as soon as I open the file properties again it has once again been set to "read-only". Anyone else have a similar issue?

[@NotAJ]

It is likely that the options of the radio downgrader have been altered between the first downgrade to your most recent ones. This sounds like a radio downgrading/non-downgrading issue, since the save files correspond to the news articles and radio stations.

[@user-tw7em5ig3q]

When will we see a remaster? I am excited to bring the game back again.

[@NotAJ]

Lots of modders are currently doing so good in ‘remastering’ the game, it’s actually impressive

[@NickArr0w]

I have the physical original GTA IV. Do that edition works with the Downgrader or do it have to be the Steam version?

[@NotAJ]

You’re like me! I also have the physical version. If I’m correct, then when installing it, it installs 1.0.0.0., right? Not any other version. If that’s the case, then do not use the downgrader, use the upgrades provided by Rockstar Games (look up any version you prefer).

[@apclv]

i backed up my save files and i still had to start a new game and the game crashes after the first mission and it wont let me drive the car in the first mission at all either

[@joeycommet45]

This downgrader just gives me an error everytime. I used it on a clean game out of program files and it still doesn't work. Find it easier to just manually downgrade.

[@mrsasquatch7337]

The Github repo it's sourcing the files from doesn't load, just shows skeleton loaders on the page.

[@NotAJ]

Hi there! Yes, doing that is good too! But here’s what you’ll want to do - visit the link to the downgrader on his GTA Forums post here and download V1.7: gtaforums.com/topic/976691-gta-iv-downgrader/ That’s if you wish to use that.

[@user-hm2jj3rn2d]

Thanks man it correctly perfectly but i cant play the game its just a black screen:c

[@user-hm2jj3rn2d]

And sometimes it crashes randomly

[@NotAJ]

It’s likely due to a new windows update. Any update?

[@fusiongaminglol]

I've read all the comments tried everything to make it work but it just doesn't, when I launch the game it is a few second black and then it crashes. I've read so many forums and reinstalled gta 4 like 4 times. If somebody can help me that would be great.

[@NotAJ]

Try making sure that you do two things - make sure GTA 4 is moved to another location on your computer, like a location such as "My Documents", etc. And also make sure you add the folder as an exclusion to your security because it probs doesn't like it lol.

[@kiefycharms1271]

Dont have the exe file, also askijg to sign into live with an outdates Microsoft app

[@wahidz8348]

Hi, im not sure how to use the zolika trainer as when i search online they say 8 and 9 to scroll up or down however this only enable and disables god-mode. could you please help?

[@NotAJ]

Hello! ZMenuIV (Zolika Trainer) is operated with NumPad 2/8 to go up/down, 4/6 to go left/right, 0 for backing out of a submenu, and 5 for selecting. Make sure to disable keybinds in the “Trainer Settings”, then go to the very bottom and click “Save settings to trainer.ini”.

[@omarabubakr3957]

Hi, I just followed your tutorial and I would like to say it works perfectly but I am having issues with controlling the Zolinka1351 trainer, I cant scroll or select anything on the menu and I tried pressing every button on the keyboard, Any advice?

[@NotAJ]

Do you have the number pad on your keyboard? And if you do, have you turned on the “NumLock”?

[@NotAJ]

Also, thank you!

[@trooperstudios4821]

Sup AJ! I do have a problem, it was crashing when I start the game. Yes, I installed the backup version and the same problem happened. It was for 1.0.7.0 and I however cant get pass the first cutscene. Any tricks up your sleeves that can help me out? Thanks!

[@NotAJ]

Hey, what’s up! Feel free to join my Discord and ask for support 👌

[@lewisdyer9063]

I just can't seem to get the game to launch when I downgrade it to 1.0.4. It loads up with a black screen and white loading bar at the bottom then crashes.

[@NotAJ]

Do you downgrade with the GFWL being disabled or enabled?

[@lewisdyer9063]

The downgrader never asks so I guess it's disabled, it skips the online steps. Should I be using the LaunchInOfflineMode instead?@@NotAJ

[@alexyancy6018]

Guys, can someone PLEASE help me with this? I'd love to play GTA IV again but: Since MAR 2022 , whenever i try to start the game, it wont start but instead: re-direct me to a downgrading guide... my game is already downgraded and i dont have a vanilla version any more. Many people seem to have this issue now and its confusing as heck. Can someone help me or had anything similar since last year? I would love to hear from you ! Much Love ! 💚

[@NotAJ]

Hello! Remember that the downgrade might give you two types of launchers - either “LaunchGTAIV.exe” or “PlayGTAIV.exe”. Depending on which one you have (let’s say “PlayGTAIV.exe), then rename it to the other one (“LaunchGTAIV.exe”). This has been a common fix for people.

[@Officer_Idiot]

This is the most detailed video I’ve watched but it’s still not working The game just crashed when ever the new game starts all I head is “daddy’s back” then the game crashes (I fixed it nvm) Nvm i lied I thought I fixed it just to walk out of my appartment for an instant game crash.

[@NotAJ]

Thank you, my friend. Have you installed ZolikaPatch?

[@SkelloWellow-rj9su]

I don't have acess to the dlc. I bought the steam version. it just skips the menu, Disabling skip intro and etc on game menu doesnt work. changing the fusion fix .cfg doesnt work. I only have xlive, fusion fix and scripthook tick on. can't acess the internet cafe mission's computer.

[@NotAJ]

I've witnessed ZolikaPatch remedying your issue entirely, it helps incorporate the DLCs into the game very easily. Give that a try by installing it and seeing if it works :) Start from scratch though without those mods and use ZolikaPatch first to see if it fixes your problem.

[@justatoolriding]

I downgraded and played 2 years ago on my pc with xbox control with no issues. Decided to redownload it to playthrough again with mods and followed this tutorial and installation was flawless. However, once I loaded in... my analog stick sensitivity is weirdly fast, when i drifted corners in a car my camera spun 360s insanely fast throughout the slide, and the most annoying issue is when i press up on the left analog stick to run/walk, Niko pulls out the phone as if I were pressing up on the dpad. I tried checking out in game setting for sensativity and phone but no luck. Any ideas?? EDIT: So I fixed my cam from going on a crazy 360 spin during a "drift". Turned off the in game setting on handbreak animation or something along those lines. Still Cannot figure out why my phone is coming up when I try to walk. It happens simultaneously (Walk and pulls phone out causing me to always walk with phone out like its 2023). Also, still cannot figure out why my sensitivity is so fast on my control after setting it to "low" in-game. I do not want to continue to mod until I can get passed these barriers so any help will be much appreciated!

[@NotAJ]

Some of these issues you described actually might be fixable using ZolikaPatch, I believe. Don't count me for it though! Just making an educated guess. When you say insanely fast for sensitivity, you're talking about like mouse-movement speed, right?

[@justatoolriding]

@@NotAJ Thanks for the response! Where can I find ZilikaPatch? on the GTA Inside website? I'll google it. Answer to your mouse-movement speed, it is like purposely moving the mouse up or down as fast as you can (make sense?). The sensitivity is only insanely fast when I move the camera up or down. Left to right is fine.

[@justatoolriding]

@@NotAJ I FIXED IT !! Lol after some more and more research, I found this forum that was posted like 7yrs ago lol by someone who had a similar issue in GTA V. Basically, I had to disable the the Steam setting "Steam Input for controllers (XBox)" Somehow Steam was double mapping my control only when I ran GTA IV, which is weird considering Steam doesn't run with the downgrader. Whatever, I am just happy I solved my problem lol Thanks for your timely response thought man! Great How-To video 👍

[@matheusneres4088]

Dude mabe you just have to turn off the handbrake camera on the display menu

[@Gkcm]

Doesnt work, keeps crashing with different error message each time. Ticked every recommended options and still keeps crashing

[@NotAJ]

Here’s what you’ll want to do - visit the link to the downgrader on his GTA Forums post here and download V1.7: gtaforums.com/topic/976691-gta-iv-downgrader/

[@Tstono483]

I just let the Downgrader install all the mandatory modding tools, and I ended up without a Scripts folder (which of most of the mods i wanna use say they need to be dumoed into), do I just make the folder myself or is something messed up?

[@NotAJ]

Yes, you would make the folder yourself, correct! 👌

[@alio0ii]

Can you explain how to install all the mods in the video /adding content gta eflc to gta iv base pls

[@NotAJ]

Of course.

[@marvelmisa2558]

Hello! I wanted to day that this video is very helpful and packed with information, but i do have a question, when i try to open/run the playGTAIV file, it says that i need to launch from the LaunchGTAIV file, do you have any suggestions? Thx alot again EDIT: MY SCREEN IS BLACK WHEN I START THE GAME HELP EDIT 2: when i check what the problem is it says "incompatibility program" or smth pls help

[@punisheryoung]

I have the same problem and I don't how to fix it

[@NotAJ]

Hello there! Thank you so much for the kind words and the feedback on the video. To fix your problem, try moving your copy of GTA 4 to another location like “My Documents” and see if it fixed anything. As far as the “EDIT2”, I’ve not heard of this before.

[@punisheryoung]

@NotAJ okay I will try it thanks buddy

[@walkermexas4495]

Great Tutorial, just one thing because I can't lunch the game via steam is there a way or a mod that allows me to use a controller? Edit: you can lunch the game via steam as of 11/13/23

[@NotAJ]

Thank you! And the game, by default, should let you with an XBOX controller. PlayStation controllers require DS software to operate on the PC.

[@walkermexas4495]

@@NotAJ How would I disable the phone from poping up in game while using a controller?

[@Alametous]

I NEED HELP! I just downloaded by this method n it gaves me an error at the end of downgrading. I'm like ok, forget about it but then i tryed to delete GTA IV from STEAM vut steam runs in Offline mod (not autonomys mod) its like im online but ALL MY LAUNCHERS like EA, Rockstar n etc now in offline mod n nothing to me helped to make em online. Wtf! It's like my pc is crashed! Need to reinstall all windows wtf

[@OfficerAndersonLSPDFR]

Followed everything and launched the game like u showed but i load into the game and it loads me in but after 4 seconds it closes the game. Any idea as to why?

[@NotAJ]

What’s up! So when you say loading into the game, you have to be slightly specific… do you mean loading 4 seconds into the game after launching it, or do you mean loading 4 seconds into the game after clicking “Play” and the loading screen does its thing showing all the characters, background, and playing the music before trying to load into the story mode?

[@itsnxdir7171]

​@@NotAJ crashing after launching the game​

[@kaylemjoseph8727]

Everytime I I downgrade it breaks the game but will see if this video makes a difference.

[@NotAJ]

Best of luck, Kaylem!

[@kaylemjoseph8727]

@@NotAJ got it to work thx bro. The main issue was one of the dll I had in the directory that helped with fps.