[SOLVED] I want to play GTA 4 but...

[EliteMew]

I have a lot of problems . I tried running the game from steam, registered normally and it went ok until I started the game... It said I need pixel shader 3.0, even though I use Directx 10 for XP (which I later on found out was the problem). At first I thought it was updates. I installed a high priority update, restarted, and got the same error. Then I remembered that I installed Directx 10 for XP. I read the comments and found people had the same problem. Luckily there was a guy who knew how to uninstall it and reinstall the regular Directx 9.0c. It uninstalled Directx 10, but now steam won't even start up the rockstar lobby. I installed the latest Directx 9.0c from microsoft.com, but still nothing. Now i'm really desperate, so if anyone can help, please speak up!

[Mcninjaguy]

Your computer can't run it. You probably have a really old computer and you should just buy a new computer. A $700 tower will suffice fine for GTA 4

Post your dxdiag

start menu
run
type dxdiag
save all information (save as a log in notepad) and upload it here.

Example

[EliteMew]

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

Your computer can't run it. You probably have a really old computer and you should just buy a new computer. A $700 tower will suffice fine for GTA 4

Post your dxdiag

start menu
run
type dxdiag
save all information (save as a log in notepad) and upload it here.

Example

Its not a problem with requirements. I already know it can support it . I already said its a problem with Directx, but I don't know how to fix it.

[koala]

We need to see your system specs before offering any advice, otherwise we're working blindfolded. The My System dropdown below your name doesn't contain any useful information, so post back with the dxdiag report.

If you already know your computer can support the game, then you must know what graphics card you've got, but you've listed it as ATI Radeon, which tells us nothing.

Run dxdiag and got to the Display tab. Enable acceleration and run the 2 tests. If there are any problems with DirectX, they will be listed in the Notes box after the tests have finished.

Have you verified the advice about removing DirectX 10 from XP? It could be related to your problem if the advice was incorrect. Do you have a link to it?

I've used a few different methods to try and get DirectX 10 to run in 32bit XP, and it can be very difficult to remove if you don't know what you're doing.

[EliteMew]

Ok I have the information. It should be below. Also here is the info I followed:

SGTRockman Says

16. Mar, 2009

How to fix “directX version 9.0c or higher is required to run BF2″

Do a system restore before following the info below.

Click: Start
Select: Run
Type (in the run box): regedit
Select OK
REGEDIT is now open.
Search for the DIRECTX folder.
Will be here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectX
Once found,(regedit open) click file, export and export the registry
selected branch. Use whatever name you want. I used directx_bak
Now delete the DIRECTX folder.

Save the following text below as dx9.reg
(text between the ***** do not include the ****)

********************************

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectX]
“InstalledVersion”=hex:00,00,00,09,00,00,00,00
“Version”=”4.09.00.0904″

********************************
Double click the dx9.reg file.
Select YES to the window that opens.

Now download this file: directx_nov2008_redist.exe
Get it from Microsoft website or Google it.

The following link may work for some:

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...008_redist.exe

Once you have downloaded the directx_nov2008_redist.exe file, run it.
When finished, reboot your PC.

I have tried my fix on three systems here and it works.
I can play BF2 again, along with 2 other machines I have fixed.
Hope this info is helpfull to others.

*Disclaimer*
This information is provided for instructional purposes only.
I am not responsible for anything that may or may not happen if you intend to follow it.

Apparently it didn't work.

[Mcninjaguy]

Your computer needs around a 3ghz dual core and A 4830 to run GTA 4 nicely with at least 2 gigs of ram. YOu have none of these. Until you buy a better computer I would highly recommend you don't buy this game because you currently can not run this game.

[EliteMew]

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

Your computer needs around a 3ghz dual core and A 4830 to run GTA 4 nicely with at least 2 gigs of ram. YOu have none of these. Until you buy a better computer I would highly recommend you don't buy this game because you currently can not run this game.

You apparently don't get my problem. I know I can run it. For the last time its a Directx Problem. I guess I have to figure it out myself

[Mcninjaguy]

Well then run it, because I'll be here waiting for you to fail at that. I only want to help but apparently you think you already know the answers.

Look here and never pay attention the minimum spec, those are just the specs that will be able to play a game but not run it properly and it won't be fun.
http://www.yougamers.com/gameometer/10296/

Do you see my system under my avatar? Well I can just run the game on High setting @1280 x 1024 with around 30FPS. You computer is barely able to run Oblivion on medium settings.

[EliteMew]

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

Well then run it, because I'll be here waiting for you to fail at that. I only want to help but apparently you think you already know the answers.

Look here and never pay attention the minimum spec, those are just the specs that will be able to play a game but not run it properly and it won't be fun.
http://www.yougamers.com/gameometer/10296/

Do you see my system under my avatar? Well I can just run the game on High setting @1280 x 1024 with around 30FPS. You computer is barely able to run Oblivion on medium settings.

I don't need any help on The system requirements for the last time.
I need help with downgrading Directx 10 for Windows XP to Directx 9.0c.
I already know it'll work ok, I just want to actually play it, but I need to downgrade. Deleting Directx 10 just makes it impossible to download DX 9. So I need to downgrade.

[Mcninjaguy]

Yes the Alky project doesn't work and never has.

Start -> Run
Type: regedit
On the left there is a big list. Choose: HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> MICROSOFT DIRECTX
Now delete the DirectX folder and restart the PC.

After the PC reboots, download this registry key:
http://www.freewebs.com/clanhzo/dx9.rar
Unzip it with WinRAR and double click on the registry key to execute it.
Now download the latest DirectX from here.
Restart the PC.

[EliteMew]

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

Yes the Alky project doesn't work and never has.

Start -> Run
Type: regedit
On the left there is a big list. Choose: HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> MICROSOFT DIRECTX
Now delete the DirectX folder and restart the PC.

After the PC reboots, download this registry key:
http://www.freewebs.com/clanhzo/dx9.rar
Unzip it with WinRAR and double click on the registry key to execute it.
Now download the latest DirectX from here.
Restart the PC.

I used the web updater thing from microsoft to check, but it says that I already have the latest Directx. Any suggestions?

[Tiber Septim]

Could you please go into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectX and check the version it lists.

Have you ever been able to run GTA4 before? Because Ninja is quite right, your graphics card doesn't even meet the minimum requirements of the game and your CPU and RAM are borderline too.

[EliteMew]

Right now I don't care if I can run it or not. I just want my old Directx. I found an installer, but afterwards, dxdiag says i'm missing some files . I don't care if I can play it or not, I just want to play my other games. Apparently these missing files are causing problems. If anyone can tell me whats wrong, please help.

[RockmasteR]

before you run the web updater you need to remove dx10
did you follow what Mcninja suggested in his post#10?
be sure to follow the instructions exactly

[EliteMew]

Originally Posted by RockmasteR

before you run the web updater you need to remove dx10
did you follow what Mcninja suggested in his post#10?
be sure to follow the instructions exactly

I did not use the web updater. I already have DX 9.0c, its just missing some files . I need to know how I can get all the files I need

[Mcninjaguy]

Delete the registry key and follow the directions in the post above, #10

This is the directx latest distributable package
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

[EliteMew]

Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

Delete the registry key and follow the directions in the post above, #10

This is the directx latest distributable package
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

The web updater said I have the latest already. I just downloaded the full install package after I did what you said. I'm missing some files and the web updater is crap. Any other way?

[Lord Sirian]

You could re-install Windows.

[EliteMew]

I found a solution that may just work . I recently found a program that lets you completely delete Directx. I'm gonna use that, then add the dx9 registry, and use the web installer. I'll post back if it works or not.

[Mcninjaguy]

You do know that your computer can not run GTA 4 right? I don't to tell you, I told you so. I'd rather you have money to buy a new computer then to buy a game right now that won't work.

Please do keep us informed though, ok.