_______________________________ GRAND THEFT AUTO IV _____________________________________________ ReadMe.txt V1.00 Thank you for purchasing GRAND THEFT AUTO IV. _______________________________ IMPORTANT ___________________ Adobe Flash Player is required to view Rockstar Games Social Club TV content from the Grand Theft Auto IV main menu. It is also required to Upload user generated Videos from within the Video Editor and to view the Online Social Club TV portal. Users running 64-bit editions of XP or Vista will need to install Adobe Flash Player from the 32-bit Internet Explorer. You can download the latest Adobe Flash Player here: http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/ If you are running a 64-bit edition of XP you will need to install Windows Media Encoder 9 Series x64 Edition in order to play Grand Theft Auto IV. You can download this SDK here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CC41218D-7E37-4546-BF0B-1276959EE3EF&displaylang=en _______________________________ CONTENTS ___________________ 1) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3) LINKS 4) Games for Windows – LIVE 5) DRIVERS 6) KNOWN ISSUES 7) CONTROLS 8) MULTIPLAYER 9) VIDEO EDITOR 10) INDEPENDENCE FM (USER RADIO) 11) BENCHMARKING 12) COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS 13) CONTACT AND SUPPORT INFORMATION 14) LEGAL INFORMATION ________________________________________________________________________ 1) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS _______________________ Supported Operating Systems are: Windows Vista (plus Service Pack 1) Windows XP (plus Service Pack 3) plus DirectX 9 plus Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Minimum Hardware Requirements: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8Ghz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4Ghz Memory: 1.5GB Free Hard Drive Space: 16GB Video Card: 256MB NVidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX 9 compatible Stereo Sound Card Keyboard Mouse Recommended Hardware Requirements: Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4Ghz, AMD Phenom X3 2.1Ghz Memory: 2GB (Windows XP) 2.5GB (Windows Vista) Free Hard Drive Space: 18GB Video Card: 512MB NVIDIA 8600 / 512MB ATI 3870 DirectX 9 compatible Surround Sound Card Keyboard Mouse Other Requirements: Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games for Windows - LIVE and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); requires disc in drive to play (unlimited installations); software installations required including Sony DADC SecuROM, Adobe Flash, DirectX, and Microsoft's .NET Framework, Games for Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer. ________________________________________________________________________ 2) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS _______________________ During the Grand Theft Auto IV installation you will be prompted to register with Games for Windows - LIVE and Rockstar Games Social Club. Please note that registration into either is not mandatory to play the single player campaign. In order to experience the maximum functionality of Grand Theft Auto IV PC, including the ability to play multiplayer, share your own user-created videos online, and compete and share stats with friends and other gamers, we highly recommend that you sign up for both. Steps: 1. Insert the ‘Grand Theft Auto IV DVD’ (Disc 1) into your DVD-ROM drive. 2. You will first need to install the Rockstar Games Social Club application. Please follow the on-screen directions. The installation of Rockstar Games Social Club application is required to install and play Grand Theft Auto IV, but you are only required to log into the Rockstar Games Social Club website for multiplayer sessions and to upload videos. 3. Next, you will begin installation of Grand Theft Auto IV. Please follow the on-screen directions. 4. You will next be prompted to sign up for a Games for Windows - LIVE account. If you don't already have a Games for Windows - LIVE account, you may create one now. You will need one in order to enjoy online multiplayer and other LIVE features. 5. You will next be prompted to sign up for your Rockstar Games Social Club account. Rockstar Games Social Club is a members-only destination for leaderboards, stats, tournaments, ongoing special competitions, virtual events, MP3s and more goodies associated with Rockstar titles. 6. Continue to follow the on-screen directions to install the game. 7. After all files have been installed, you will need to connect to the internet to confirm that the release date of this software has passed. If you fail to connect or need to perform this step from a different computer with internet access, please visit www.rockstargames.com/support or activate.rockstargames.com/?c=GTA4 for details. 8. The installation process is now complete. 9. In order to play Grand Theft Auto IV, make sure you have ‘Grand Theft Auto IV DVD’ (Disc 1) in your DVD drive, and then launch the Rockstar Games Social Club application. Make sure to log into Social Club to enjoy online-enabled features. Select ‘Play’ on the main Rockstar Games Social Club application screen to launch Grand Theft Auto IV. 10. The first time you launch Grand Theft Auto IV, you will be prompted to enter your product key to perform a one-time product activation. If you fail to connect or need to perform this step from a different computer with internet access, please visit www.rockstargames.com/support for details. ________________________________________________________________________ 3) LINKS: _______________________ - Rockstar Games Social Club http://socialclub.rockstargames.com/#/register - Games for Windows http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=76017 - Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=333325FD-AE52-4E35-B531-508D977D32A6&displaylang=en - DirectX 9 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=en - Windows Media Encoder 9 Series x64 Edition http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=CC41218D-7E37-4546-BF0B-1276959EE3EF&displaylang=en - Microsoft Support http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389 - Flash http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ - SecuROM http://www.securom.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ 4) Games for Windows – LIVE _______________________ Games for Windows – LIVE is the free online Windows gaming service that makes great games even better and connects you with your friends across Windows and Xbox 360®. The LIVE service connects millions of gamers in 25 countries, making it easy for gamers to find friends, games, and entertainment on either platform. Games for Windows – LIVE is a world-class online gaming network that offers online matchmaking using the patented TrueSkill™ enhanced matchmaking system. When you become a member of LIVE, you can see your Friends’ games and activities, communicate with other members regardless of whether they’re on Windows or Xbox 360, and track gaming achievements. Go to www.gamesforwindows.com/live for more information about LIVE and availability of LIVE in your region. Connecting to LIVE To connect to Games for Windows – LIVE, you need a high-speed Internet connection and a gamertag. If you already have a gamertag, you have what you need to connect to Games for Windows – LIVE – simply log in with your Windows - LIVE ID associated with your gamertag. If you don’t have one, you can get one for free. To sign up, go to www.gamesforwindows.com/live. Family Settings Family Settings in Games for Windows – LIVE complement Windows Vista® parental controls. Manage your child’s access and experience with easy and flexible tools. For more information, go to www.gamesforwindows.com/live/ familysettings. ________________________________________________________________________ 5) DRIVERS _______________________ We recommend using the latest drivers available. System/Component Manufacturers Dell http://www.dell.com/ Gateway http://www.gateway.com/ Hewlett-Packard http://www.hp.com/ IBM http://www.ibm.com/ Intel http://www.intel.com/ VIA Technologies http://www.viatech.com/ Audio Hardware Providers/Manufacturers Cirrus Logic (Crystal) http://www.cirruslogic.com/ Creative Labs/Ensoniq http://www.creative.com/ ESS Tech http://www.esstech.com/ VIA Technologies http://www.viatech.com/ Turtle Beach http://www.turtlebeach.com/ Video Hardware Providers/Manufacturers 3Dlabs http://www.3dlabs.com/ AOPEN http://www.aopen.com/ Asus http://www.asus.com/ ATI http://www.amd.com/ Canopus http://www.canopus.com/ Creative Labs http://www.creative.com/ Gainward http://www.gainward.com/ Guillemot/Hercules http://www.guillemot.com/ I/O Magic http://www.iomagic.com/ Jaton http://www.jaton.com/ Leadtek http://www.leadtek.com/ Matrox http://www.matrox.com/ Micro-Star International (MSI) http://www.msicomputer.com/ NVIDIA http://www.nvidia.com/ PNY http://www.pny.com/ Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation (SiS) http://www.sis.com/ VIA Technologies http://www.via.com.tw/en/index.jsp VisionTek http://www.visiontek.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ 6) KNOWN ISSUES _______________________ NVIDIA: General: Occasionally the tree leaves will appear as square boxes. 6000/7000 series cards: Cars do not show damage. 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