GRAND THEFT AUTO 4 AND WINDOWS XP

[tsmith19]

So, I still can't get Grand Theft Auto 4 to launch in my Steam library. Im guessing its because I am using Windows 7 Ultimate instead of Windows XP, or does that even matter? The reason I am asking is because an error message continues to pop up informing me that I need a Service Pack 3 in order to launch the game. From what i've read, Service Pack is unavailable for Windows 7. So, is there any possible way to convert, switch or change Windows 7 to Windows XP so I can download the necessary requirement (Service Pack 3) in order to get this game to launch. This may be a stupid question, but you can't get any where in life if you don't ask right? I will be most grateful if any one can answer this question.

[Felix]

Make sure your Windows 7 is fully up to date with Windows Update.

If it is, check to make sure you aren't launching Steam or Grand Theft Auto IV in compatibility mode.

[tsmith19]

Thanks a million man. How would I go about checking whether or not its in compatibility mode?

[Gam3r0wn3d]

Right Click "GTAIV.exe" and select "Properties". Select "Compatibility tab and Untick the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and you are good to go

[Niko( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° )]

When it says that Service Pack 3 is required and you have wibdow 7, it means your gta 4 has not been updated. Try the manual upgrade here http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/20477263-updated-7-30-12-problems-logging-into-social-club-to-launch-gta-iv-for-pc

[tsmith19]

Thanks a million guys. It took forever but I finally got it to work. Started to lose hope, but the instructions you guys gave me were very very useful. Thanks again guys, now I can finally f*** some s*** up on this game :)