[Dr. John13]

I want to take a taste of new mods which are only compatible with Patch 7 and wanted to play Multiplayer. So, I tried to install Patch 7. I remembered that I clicked TitleUpdate.msi to update my game. I clicked it but it hanged up with this kind of output:


I tried to extract it via Universal Extractor but Copy Pasting didn't do much and I am worried that not all files are updated. I reinstalled the game, wanted to try again by shifting GTA 4 to another Directory but no sh*t. As far as I remember, there must a registry field so that the patch updates the game. If anyone is good in Registry Editing, please help:

Windows 7 Home Edition (x86)
Directory (Where GTA 4 is installed): C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Game\Grand Theft Auto IV

Thanks.

EDIT: More info from GFWL log:

When used UpdateTitle.exe

Launching Title Update: "C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\UpdateTitle.exe" /selflaunch
Launching: C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\TitleUpdate.msi ACTION=INSTALL REINSTALLMODE=amus LAUNCHEDVIASETUP=1 APPLICATIONROOTDIRECTORY="C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV" TRANSFORMS=:Instance1 MSINEWINSTANCE=1
Error installing MSI at C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\TitleUpdate.msi HR:0x80070667
Path: C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\TitleUpdate.msi
Args: ACTION=INSTALL LAUNCHEDVIASETUP=1 APPLICATIONROOTDIRECTORY="Ignore" ABORTLOGPATH="C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\GFWLive\Install\Logs\titleupdate.log"
RelaunchFromCmdLine:
RelaunchFromCmdLine:
RelaunchFromMSI: LaunchGTAIV.exe
InstallFolderFromCmdLine:
InstallFolderFromMSI:
InstallFolderFromRegkey: C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV
OriginalProductCode:
InstallFolderRegkeyProp: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV
Failed

When used TitleUpdate.msi

=== Logging started: 10-08-2012 10:31:40 ===
Action 10:31:40: INSTALL.
Action start 10:31:40: INSTALL.
Action 10:31:40: PrepareDlg.
Action start 10:31:40: PrepareDlg.
Info 2898. For WixUI_Font_Normal textstyle, the system created a 'Tahoma' font, in 1 character set, of 13 pixels height.
Info 2898. For WixUI_Font_Bigger textstyle, the system created a 'Tahoma' font, in 1 character set, of 19 pixels height.
Action 10:31:40: PrepareDlg. Dialog created
Action ended 10:31:40: PrepareDlg. Return value 1.
Action 10:31:40: AppSearch. Searching for installed applications
Action start 10:31:40: AppSearch.
AppSearch: Property: ZDPCONFIGPATH, Signature: FindZdpConfig
Action ended 10:31:40: AppSearch. Return value 1.
Action 10:31:40: LaunchConditions. Evaluating launch conditions
Action start 10:31:40: LaunchConditions.
Failed installing title update. See log at C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\GFWLive\Install\Logs\titleupdate.log for details
MSI © (14:E8) [10:31:41:428]: Product: Grand Theft Auto IV -- Failed installing title update. See log at C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\GFWLive\Install\Logs\titleupdate.log for details

Action ended 10:31:41: LaunchConditions. Return value 3.
Action 10:31:41: FatalError.
Action start 10:31:41: FatalError.
Action 10:31:41: FatalError. Dialog created
Action ended 10:31:42: FatalError. Return value 2.
Action ended 10:31:42: INSTALL. Return value 3.
Property©: APPLICATIONROOTDIRECTORY = Ignore
Property©: WixUIRMOption = UseRM
Property©: ALLUSERS = 1
Property©: ProgramFilesFolder = C:\Program Files (x86)\
Property©: SourceDir = C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\
Property©: VersionNT = 601
Property©: Manufacturer = Rockstar Games Inc.
Property©: ProductCode = {5454083B-1308-4485-BF17-1110000D8300}
Property©: ProductLanguage = 1024
Property©: ProductName = Grand Theft Auto IV
Property©: ProductVersion = 1.0.0013.131
Property©: UpgradeCode = {6454083B-1308-4485-BF17-1110000D8300}
Property©: RelaunchCommand = LaunchGTAIV.exe
Property©: InstallLocationRegkey = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\InstallFolder
Property©: ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT = 1
Property©: InstanceName = Original
Property©: GeneratorVersion = 3.2.0006.0
Property©: DefaultUIFont = WixUI_Font_Normal
Property©: WixUI_Mode = Minimal
Property©: ErrorDialog = ErrorDlg
Property©: MsiLogFileLocation = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\GFWLive\Install\Logs\TitleUpdate-msi.log
Property©: PackageCode = {B92E7F86-4F63-42C6-9D03-F74B2F2636EE}
Property©: ProductState = -1
Property©: PackagecodeChanging = 1
Property©: ACTION = INSTALL
Property©: LAUNCHEDVIASETUP = 1
Property©: ABORTLOGPATH = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\GFWLive\Install\Logs\titleupdate.log
Property©: CURRENTDIRECTORY = C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0
Property©: CLIENTUILEVEL = 0
Property©: CLIENTPROCESSID = 4884
Property©: VersionDatabase = 200
Property©: MsiSystemRebootPending = 1
Property©: VersionMsi = 5.00
Property©: VersionNT64 = 601
Property©: WindowsBuild = 7601
Property©: ServicePackLevel = 1
Property©: ServicePackLevelMinor = 0
Property©: MsiNTProductType = 1
Property©: MsiNTSuitePersonal = 1
Property©: WindowsFolder = C:\Windows\
Property©: WindowsVolume = C:\
Property©: System64Folder = C:\Windows\system32\
Property©: SystemFolder = C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Property©: RemoteAdminTS = 1
Property©: TempFolder = C:\Users\Ram\AppData\Local\Temp\
Property©: CommonFilesFolder = C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\
Property©: ProgramFiles64Folder = C:\Program Files\
Property©: CommonFiles64Folder = C:\Program Files\Common Files\
Property©: AppDataFolder = C:\Users\Ram\AppData\Roaming\
Property©: FavoritesFolder = C:\Users\Ram\Favorites\
Property©: NetHoodFolder = C:\Users\Ram\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts\
Property©: PersonalFolder = C:\Users\Ram\Documents\
Property©: PrintHoodFolder = C:\Users\Ram\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Printer Shortcuts\
Property©: RecentFolder = C:\Users\Ram\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\
Property©: SendToFolder = C:\Users\Ram\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo\
Property©: TemplateFolder = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\
Property©: CommonAppDataFolder = C:\ProgramData\
Property©: LocalAppDataFolder = C:\Users\Ram\AppData\Local\
Property©: MyPicturesFolder = C:\Users\Ram\Pictures\
Property©: AdminToolsFolder = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\
Property©: StartupFolder = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Property©: ProgramMenuFolder = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\
Property©: StartMenuFolder = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\
Property©: DesktopFolder = C:\Users\Public\Desktop\
Property©: FontsFolder = C:\Windows\Fonts\
Property©: GPTSupport = 1
Property©: OLEAdvtSupport = 1
Property©: ShellAdvtSupport = 1
Property©: MsiAMD64 = 6
Property©: Msix64 = 6
Property©: Intel = 6
Property©: PhysicalMemory = 3894
Property©: VirtualMemory = 5917
Property©: AdminUser = 1
Property©: MsiTrueAdminUser = 1
Property©: LogonUser = Ram
Property©: UserSID = S-1-5-21-4013384270-969687032-3727535307-1000
Property©: UserLanguageID = 16393
Property©: ComputerName = RAM-HP
Property©: SystemLanguageID = 1033
Property©: ScreenX = 1366
Property©: ScreenY = 768
Property©: CaptionHeight = 19
Property©: BorderTop = 1
Property©: BorderSide = 1
Property©: TextHeight = 16
Property©: TextInternalLeading = 3
Property©: ColorBits = 32
Property©: TTCSupport = 1
Property©: Time = 10:31:42
Property©: Date = 10-08-2012
Property©: MsiNetAssemblySupport = 4.0.30319.1
Property©: MsiWin32AssemblySupport = 6.1.7601.17514
Property©: RedirectedDllSupport = 2
Property©: MsiRunningElevated = 1
Property©: Privileged = 1
Property©: USERNAME = Ram
Property©: COMPANYNAME = Hewlett-Packard
Property©: DATABASE = C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\TitleUpdate.msi
Property©: OriginalDatabase = C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\TitleUpdate.msi
Property©: SOURCEDIR = C:\Users\Ram\Desktop\Ram Files\GTA Files\GTA 4 Files\Patch 1.0.7.0\
Property©: VersionHandler = 5.00
Property©: UILevel = 5
Property©: SHIMFLAGS = 512
Property©: EXECUTEACTION = INSTALL
=== Logging stopped: 10-08-2012 10:31:42 ===
MSI © (14:E8) [10:31:42:050]: Product: Grand Theft Auto IV -- Installation failed.

MSI © (14:E8) [10:31:42:050]: Windows Installer installed the product. Product Name: Grand Theft Auto IV. Product Version: 1.0.0013.131. Product Language: 1024. Manufacturer: Rockstar Games Inc.. Installation success or error status: 1603.


It looks like that the uninstaller didn't remove the registry field of my previous Directory where I installed GTA 4.

This post has been edited by Dr. John13 on Friday, Aug 10 2012, 08:33

[mkey82]

Not exactly what you're looking for, but this extracted patch works 100% http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?on51nqo8i6xxanx

As for the installation issue, make sure you don't have any AV running with "PC protect" mode that may prevent the installer when accessing the registry. Even though, in your case this doesn't seem to be the problem.

To find the registry entry, look for "LaunchGTAIV.exe" in the registry, I'd share the path with you, but I don't have GTAIV installed in ages any more... still have SA installed, though

I'll guess here, but the key should be something like this

CODE

HOT_KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV

[Dr. John13]

I do have Patch 7, etc. But, I think it's safe to use Automatic Installer than Manual Copying-Pasting as it also configures settings automatically. So, I was wondering to fix that problem.

I usually do a weekly Registry cleaning. Maybe it deleted the registry of GTA 4 Directory and caused this bug. I will re-register it. Also, I will try to Turn off my other Anti-Viruses and see if they were also resulting this problem.

Thanks, mkey.

[mkey82]

No problem.

If the registry key was missing, patch installation wouldn't even start.
AFAIK the patch configures nothing, nor does it change any registry entries. I tested things thoroughly and the only thing it does, is extract and overwrite files. It possibly renames the launcher file, don't remember any more if it was patch 5 or 7 that did that.

[Dr. John13]

QUOTE (mkey82 @ Friday, Aug 10 2012, 16:11)

AFAIK the patch configures nothing, nor does it change any registry entries. I tested things thoroughly and the only thing it does, is extract and overwrite files. It possibly renames the launcher file, don't remember any more if it was patch 5 or 7 that did that.

Then why there are less files in Patch 7 than Patch 4?
Patch 4 takes more time to get applied and Patch 7 goes in seconds even if the size of the files are more.

Also, another question: I see GTA 4.exe (The one with Drunk Cam bug) properties where the version no. is written. well, if I have patched the game with Patch 4, it shows Version No. as 1.0.4.0. But the LaunchGTAIV.exe shows 1.0.0.0. I thought both the .exe are same and both should have been updated. Is this another R*'s laziness's job or is it a bug?

Sorry if you didn't understand some things. I am actually not good in phrases.

[mkey82]

Are you quite sure the number of files in patch 7 is less then in patch 4? Are we only talking about game files? There are various patch installer files that get extracted from the update, as well.
Since these patches are supposed to be cumulative, that may mean R* decided to ditch some of the "fixes."

AFAIK LaunchGTAIV.exe should have it's version set as well. Have you tried using my manual update? That archive contains original R* files, so version information on the launcher must be as they set it.

[Dr. John13]

QUOTE (mkey82 @ Friday, Aug 10 2012, 21:05)

AFAIK LaunchGTAIV.exe should have it's version set as well. Have you tried using my manual update? That archive contains original R* files, so version information on the launcher must be as they set it.

It didn't have LaunchGTAIV.exe in it. I am wondering maybe the Auto Installer updates the LaunchGTAIV.exe. I really want to make the Installer run. Here's a screenshot of the Properties of LaunchGTAIV:



Does this problem happens to most of them? I just applied that patch once and now it doesn't works. Anyways, I don't think GTA 4 has got any Visual improvement after applying the Manual patch. Only some new options, etc.

[mkey82]

Manual patch = regular patch, you can't see things that aren't there.