Solution 4: Deactivate Conflicting Software
Solution 3: Upgrade GTA IV to the Latest Version
Solution 6: Execute the Game in Compatibility Mode
Right-click on the GTA IV executable file. Choose “Properties.” Head to the “Compatibility” tab. Tick the box next to “Execute this program in compatibility mode for:” Choose an earlier version of Windows (e.g., Windows 7). Press “Apply” and try launching GTA IV anew.
Go to the Microsoft website and fetch the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. Install the package. Restart your PC and endeavor launching GTA IV once more.
Solution 4: Deactivate Conflicting Software
Solution 3: Upgrade GTA IV to the Latest Version
Solution 6: Execute the Game in Compatibility Mode
Right-click on the GTA IV executable file. Choose “Properties.” Head to the “Compatibility” tab. Tick the box next to “Execute this program in compatibility mode for:” Choose an earlier version of Windows (e.g., Windows 7). Press “Apply” and try launching GTA IV anew.
Go to the Microsoft website and fetch the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015. Install the package. Restart your PC and endeavor launching GTA IV once more.