How to run GTA IV on a 'low end' PC?

[N7 Kane]

My main computer is broken and being repaired at the moment, so I'm using a crappy Dell/Windows Vista laptop to still play some older games. I bought GTA IV on sale mainly for when I get my old computer back, but I'd like to still play it on the laptop I'm using. GTA IV on this laptop will open, but as soon as it reaches the title screen it black screens and crashes. So my question is in the title, all help is greatly appreciated.

[Crusty Fart]

you can download a fps boost mod that always help I run a low PC also

[SimplyG]

could you tell us your graphics card?

[Razorbak86]

-safemode

[N7 Kane]

Originally posted by X3N0N UN1V3RS3:

could you tell us your graphics card?

It's an integrated chip, nothing special.

[Gray Fox]

i got it to run on my intergrated chipset but it wasnt working properly at all. The streets werent rendering, the buildings looked like excremine blocks. but the cars looked ok. but all in all it wasnt anything playable, unless that doesnt bother you. these are some of my specs before i upgraded.
i7 3.40gHz, 8gigs RAM, Win 7 64 bit.

[Sacred Myths]

Originally posted by N7kane:

Originally posted by X3N0N UN1V3RS3:

could you tell us your graphics card?

It's an integrated chip, nothing special.

gl

[Succulent Chinese Mayo]

apply these settings:
resolution: 800x600
texture detail: low
reflection resolution: off
shadow quality: off
water quality: low
view distance: 0
detail distance: 0
vehicle density: 0
definition: off

[N7 Kane]

I would, but the game crashes before I get to the main menu.

Originally posted by The New McRib Sandwich:

apply these settings:
resolution: 800x600
texture detail: low
reflection resolution: off
shadow quality: off
water quality: low
view distance: 0
detail distance: 0
vehicle density: 0
definition: off