1.) You will need the new .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5, get it here: "http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ab99342f-5d1a-413d-8319-81da479ab0d7&displaylang=en"
2.) Once install of ".NET FRAMEWORK 3.5" is complete, restart computer.
3.) Run the original LaunchGTAIV.exe to pass the release date check, be connected to internet
4.) copy the cracked paul.dll into the main game folder, NOT the OfflineActivation folder
5.) Disconnect from the internet, Control Panel > Network Connections or unplug your main RJ cable
6.) Copy the LaunchGTAIV.exe from the patch folder into the root of the GTA4 game folder
7.) run LaunchGTAIV.exe again
8.) now Social club launches asking u to sign in, click on "Skip Login"
9.) You now have the options to play but dont click PLAY, close the dialog window.
10.) right click on LaunchGTAIV.exe and select Properties then put a check under Compatibility mode and select Windows 2000 then hit Apply and Ok
11.) Repeat step 10 for the file "GTAIV.exe"
12.) Reboot PC
13.) Located the "Rockstar Games Social Club" folder and execute the file "RGSCLauncher"
14.) Hit "Skip Login" and press PLAY
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important:
NOTE 1* THE GAME files "LaunchGTAIV.exe" & "GTAIV.exe" are now cripple, you need to execute the file "RGSC.exe" from now on - in order to play the game
You need to be offline to play the game, if you have a firewall you should block the following ".exe" files:
LaunchGTAIV.exe
GTAIV.exe
RGSC.exe
If you take your time and follow these steps you can play the game without CAM SHAKE and other BUGS.
TIP: Once in game, hit the guide button and create a OFFLINE Profile to save your games.