[spudy-uk]

gta iv sucks can even get it to start ...................... anyone help

[WilderDK]

QUOTE (spudy-uk @ Dec 6 2008, 11:42)

gta iv sucks can even get it to start ...................... anyone help

this is not from me, but from another one, from another forum.

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Hey Guys, I bought the game today and hat the same problem (Fatal Error: DD3D30 )

I changed the resolution from 1920x1200 to 1440x900, and it works now !

I hope i helped you !


http://forums.gamesforwindows.com/p/562/3942.aspx
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regards




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[ajremero]

ay how u change resolution from 1920x1200 to 1440x900 _>- im confused i really want ot play gta 4

[bydomCorp]

set ur Desktop resolution to something ike 800x600 and launch game. thats what i have to do each time i wanna play IV to avoid the dd3d30 error...

[ajremero]

didnt work

[alexa karantanija]

i had a same problem...I just downloaded the latest drivers from Nvidia site and it works for me now try it

[TeaBeeCZ]

man, this is caused by a refresh rate, if your monitor is not able to handle it, it will result in dd3d80. You can use parameter -windowed in your command line to get rid of it and then in game set up the supported refresh rate + resolution.

[gaz87]

why couldn't rockstar keep the pc version simple, install, and play it! i got the fatal error dd3d30 i wish i had never bought it every pc game i have bought i end up regretting im surprised pc games havent gone extinct! i havent played it yet i gave up taking it back tomorrow what a waste of time my advice to anyone who hasnt bought the pc version but thinking its a good idea its not either get a xbox or ps3 or go without its really not worth the hassle!!! just play the other GTA's pretty much the same!

[CharmingCharlie]

You have to love people that register to bitch on a FAN forum, but not only that they have to bump a 6 month old topic. PC games require a bit more intelligence, if you are looking for a hand holding experience that is why consoles exist. PC gamers prefer a more HANDS ON approach it's one of the reasons why we get superior games in terms of frame rates and graphics.

You are clearly NOT a PC gamer and it was foolish of you to buy a PC game. Now we are more than happy to help you but you are going to have to start a post in the trouble shooting section and tell us clearly what your PC specs are and what problem you are encountering. That is a lot more productive than bumping an 8 month old topic just to whine.

BTW for the record I bought GTA 4 on the PC on release day and it has worked flawlessly on both my machines since release, but then I have been doing this for 20 years.