FlipWillie Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) So, after hours scouring the internet and trying different solutions, I still have the same problem -- missing textures. Just to clarify the problem, this is what I am experiencing: (Not my picture, but same problem). Basically, I start playing the game, and textures gradually get worse until they no longer even display. Changing or lowering the video settings hasn't helped. The game never crashes ( I can still move around, drive, etc.). I just upgraded my PC and installed fresh XP yesterday. These are my system specifications: CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE 2.6 GHZ RAM: G.Skill DDR2 2GB 1066 MOBO: Asus M3A79-T Deluxe OS: Windows XP 64 SP2 PSU: ABS Tagen BZ 700W GPU:ATI Radeon HD4870 512M (Sapphire) -Catalyst Version: 9.1 Unless I am quite mistaken, I easily meet the minimum requirements. I have tried several "solutions" with no avail: (1). Updated ATI graphics drivers. (2). Removed and reinstalled graphics drivers. I used the driver scanner in safe mode to remove all driver remnants. (3). Manually installed the GTA IV Title Update. (4). Tried numerous command line options with no visible improvement. (5). Tried this recommended solution. (6). Systweak CacheBoost. Worked but caused huge slowdown. Does anyone know of anything else/different to try? Is anyone still having this problem? I have seen a lot of "Nvidia" fixes. Does anyone know of anything else to try for ATI? Any input is greatly appreciated. EDIT: --------------------Benchmark------------------- Statistics Average FPS: 43.96 Duration: 37.37 sec CPU Usage: 65% System memory usage: 77% Video memory usage: 79% Graphics Settings Video Mode: 1680 x 1050 (60 Hz) Texture Quality: Medium Render Quality: High View Distance: 27 Detail Distance: 37 Hardware Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Video Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series Video Driver version: 6.14.10.6891 Audio Adapter: SB Live! Audio [E800] AMD Phenom™ 9950 Quad-Core Processor AMD Phenom™ 9950 Quad-Core Processor AMD Phenom™ 9950 Quad-Core Processor AMD Phenom™ 9950 Quad-Core Processor ------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks, FlipWillie Edited February 3, 2009 by FlipWillie Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkmachine Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I get this, one way to sort it for me has to alt tab then back in. I think this is a driver problem and we'll have to wait for the next cat's Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058815314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrack Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 this is what fixed the problem for me and for many other people: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=384473 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058815670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Tried the solution mentioned above. Textures still disappear eventually. I found that running Systweak CacheBoost (a 3rd party program which frees up memory) does keep the textures from disappearing. However, running the program during gameplay causes a very significant slowdown. It just isn't worth playing. I guess I am just going to have to wait for new drivers. Rockstar should be ashamed. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058817835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qrak85 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Same problem, tried everything. Shame Rockstar. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058818045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Toronto Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 OP, can you please tell us the manufacturer of your card? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058863871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
partslinger Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 So, after hours scouring the internet and trying different solutions, I still have the same problem -- missing textures. Just to clarify the problem, this is what I am experiencing: (Not my picture, but same problem). Basically, I start playing the game, and textures gradually get worse until they no longer even display. Changing or lowering the video settings hasn't helped. The game never crashes ( I can still move around, drive, etc.). I just upgraded my PC and installed fresh XP yesterday. These are my system specifications: CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE 2.6 GHZ RAM: G.Skill DDR2 2GB 1066 MOBO: Asus M3A79-T Deluxe OS: Windows XP 64 SP2 PSU: ABS Tagen BZ 700W GPU:ATI Radeon HD4870 512MB -Catalyst Version: 08.12 Unless I am quite mistaken, I easily meet the minimum requirements. I have tried several "solutions" with no avail: (1). Updated ATI graphics drivers. (2). Removed and reinstalled graphics drivers. I used the driver scanner in safe mode to remove all driver remnants. (3). Manually installed the GTA IV Title Update. (4). Tried numerous command line options with no visible improvement. (5). Tried this recommended solution. (6). Systweak CacheBoost. Worked but caused huge slowdown. Does anyone know of anything else/different to try? Is anyone still having this problem? I have seen a lot of "Nvidia" fixes. Does anyone know of anything else to try for ATI? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks, FlipWillie I have the same problem on XP X64. One way I have found to bring the textures back temporarily, is go to the "game" option when the textures disappear and turn clip capture on, than back off again and return to game, textures will fade back in and remain for awhile. Oddly enough, I don't have this problem in Vista X64. I have the 15 minute slowdown on Vista, but at least the game looks good. Lol. I think the game was coded better for Vista than XP. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058863941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 OP, can you please tell us the manufacturer of your card? Yes, It is Sapphire. Many thanks for responding to my thread! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058864708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have the same problem on XP X64. One way I have found to bring the textures back temporarily, is go to the "game" option when the textures disappear and turn clip capture on, than back off again and return to game, textures will fade back in and remain for awhile. Oddly enough, I don't have this problem in Vista X64. I have the 15 minute slowdown on Vista, but at least the game looks good. Lol. I think the game was coded better for Vista than XP. Yes, I am starting to believe that XP 64-bit has something to do with my problems. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058864711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Toronto Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Some users reported having to update this cards BIOS. Please check if this P/N matches your card so we can eliminate this possibility: P/N:188-01E85-001SA,SKU#11133-00-XXR ONLY Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058864881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Some users reported having to update this cards BIOS. Please check if this P/N matches your card so we can eliminate this possibility: P/N:188-01E85-001SA,SKU#11133-00-XXR ONLY Yes, that is my P/N. Mine from of the box: PN 188-01E85-001SA SKU# 11133-00-20R From your post, I am confused if you mean that I do need to update my bios, or don't. Anywya, thanks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058866393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealthy Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 This can also be caused by your video card running out of memory. I am not saying that this is the case persé but it's a possibility. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058866435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well, I have looked extensively into flashing my cards bios, but it appears I already have an up-to-date bios. According to my Catalyst Control Center: BIOS Version 011.010.000.002 BIOS Part Number 11X-1E8501SA-001 BIOS Date 2008/09/08 If these aren't the newest, then I will update. Also, it appears that people with wrong bios suffer crashes, not missing textures. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058866496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
partslinger Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Some users reported having to update this cards BIOS. Please check if this P/N matches your card so we can eliminate this possibility: P/N:188-01E85-001SA,SKU#11133-00-XXR ONLY Rockstar techs, if you want to reproduce this problem for yourselves, install the game on a machine running 2 gigs of ram, Windows XP X64 and virtually any ATI card (I have an HIS X1950pro 512mb) and you will run into this problem within 15 minutes of play. Intel Q6600 Quad @ 2.4 Mushkin Extreme Performance DDR2 2GB HIS X1950pro 512mb XP X64 Vista X64 which doesn't have this problem but slows down after 15 minutes and becomes unplayable. Either way, I can't play the game right. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058866844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperwire93 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 i've got the same problem too dude, to fix this i change my os to 32bit edition Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058868419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Budnick Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Same problem here. Incredibly easy problem to duplicate. Nvidia or ATI, 2GB RAM, and XP64. Rockstar, you guys did not test the game with XP64 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058868927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueninja Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 hello, i'm having the same problem.... the game runs fine, but after a while, buildings start to disappear like the image by the OP My Rig :- Gigabyte GA M55S-S3 Amd Athlon64 X2 3800+ Crucial DDR2 2x1024mb Asus EAH4850 512mb Pci-e Windows Vista 32bit its annoying, because it happens, then it just doesn't get better Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058895163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaspersky Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I have the same problem with XP 32bit. 7950GT, 1GB ram. i have installed Titile Update 1 from rockstar + nvidia driver 180.84 from nzone. same problem.. CacheBoost works but caused slowdown/stuttering/low fps during gameplay. http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=384768&hl= Wait for the second patch which will fix this problem (Stuttering/slowness and Missing textures) Titile Update 2 (Patch 1.0.2.0) information: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=393347&st=0&hl= Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058895790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch_Designs Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 i've got the same problem too dude, to fix this i change my os to 32bit edition i have this issue on my main system but it's 32 bit xp not 64 so it's not a 64 bit issue. and i have a 7300 gt nividia card so it's not just an ati issue either. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058896577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vastm0818 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have exactly the same problem, I tried downloading the second patch and nothing either. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058905533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 I have exactly the same problem, I tried downloading the second patch and nothing either. Yeah, the second patch did not help me either. Though, according to the patch info, it isn't even supposed to address the missing textures issue. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058913237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
midoo55 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 i just don't have time : i just figure out the proplem becase i have the same what you all have " missing texture " and the proplem is that we all use xp sp2 whene the want sp3 mybe some of you don't belive it but it's true, no command line or any thing after today < i got sure from two people i know and they reporting the game work fine with what i talking about " misssing texture " or the " the big mas" so i show them the photo like your photo whene all the worlde be invisbal and they shock and told me "we didn't have the proplem even close to that you showing us and i'm also use xp sp2 so there is no 64bit - sp3 you need xp sp3 < and its just 32bit only no 64bit Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058914334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
midoo55 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 even with the patch theu reported that the patch make the game more better Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058914338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) i just don't have time : i just figure out the proplem becase i have the same what you all have " missing texture " and the proplem is that we all use xp sp2 whene the want sp3 mybe some of you don't belive it but it's true, no command line or any thing after today < i got sure from two people i know and they reporting the game work fine with what i talking about " misssing texture " or the " the big mas" so i show them the photo like your photo whene all the worlde be invisbal and they shock and told me "we didn't have the proplem even close to that you showing us and i'm also use xp sp2 so there is no 64bit - sp3 you need xp sp3 < and its just 32bit only no 64bit The box clearly states "Enhanced for 64-bit." The word "Enhanced" implies not only that the should game run, but that it might also run "better" than normal. If, in fact, the problem is caused by running XP-64bit, then the problem is with Rockstar, not me. There is no way I am going to change operating systems just to play GTA IV, and no sane person would expect me to do so. Edited January 27, 2009 by FlipWillie Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058919291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stressryan Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) SP2 is the latest service pack for XP64 so don't let anyone fob you off telling you thats the problem. The problem is piss poor programming, rushed in time for an xmas release... With regard to the 'enhanced for 64-bit' it has not been changed to run in 64-bit mode, check your Task Manager while the game is loaded... it says gtaIV.exe*32 meaning its a 32 bit application. I have made a formal complaint regarding this today, as it is false advertising. I advise you ring customer support and make a complaint as legally they have to respond. This forum is just something to distract us (it's cheap and stops people making formal complaints so they can save on call centre costs). Here's the website with the number.. http://www.rockstargames.com/support/req_support_contact.php [it's not free of course... us paying customers don't deserve that priviledge] Also, advise anyone you know whose going to buy the game to download it instead. See my post for more info regarding the x64 / texture problem; http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=394651&st=20 Thank you and goodnight. Edited January 28, 2009 by stressryan Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058919579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipWillie Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am updating my thread in case anyone is wondering how things are coming. I just updated my GPU drivers to Catalyst 9.1. Still no dice. Rockstar, I am curious... You do recognize that the "missing texture" issue is a major problem in GTA IV, right? It would be of great consolation to me if I knew that you were indeed aware of the issue and working on a fix for it. I haven't heard anything from you guys in a while. Thanks! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1058936872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senthamizh Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ya man the Same problem for me Too!!! My system spec intel core i7 3.2ghz 500GB of Hard Disk 2GB of Ram Windows Xp sp3 32bit Nvidia 9300 GS 512Mb any solutions........ Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1059178724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurdle Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Ya man the Same problem for me Too!!! My system spec intel core i7 3.2ghz 500GB of Hard Disk 2GB of Ram Windows Xp sp3 32bit Nvidia 9300 GS 512Mb any solutions........ WOW, 9300 GS!!!! You are basically using something akin to onboard GFX. Try updating your GFX card. Sorry if it sounds harsh but it's the truth. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1059179991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kids Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) i found a free version of the cache boots DOWNLOAD systweak Cache boot professional edition v5.0.2.3 (FREE) EDITED: Or this the xwarezzz.com dont works well for me Try this UPDATE LINK Systweak Cache boot professional edition v5.0.2.3(Crack content in file) Edited December 26, 2009 by kids Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1059705605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterGSX Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) Graphic/Video Issues: GTA IV Missing textures (ROADS AND BUILDINGS ECT.) Windows XP Pro SP3 DirectX 9.0c Alienware Aurora m9700 AMD Turion 64 ML-44 2.4 Ghz NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS SLI 512MB 2GB Ram Login Social Club. Check! Login Windows LIVE. Check! Installed Game Patch 1.0.0.4. Check! I tried the 175.28 Beta video driver and the 84.74 video driver direct from Alienware support site. SLI enabled,or disabled. Fail. I tried the 179.48 video driver and the 167.51 video driver direct from Nvidia support site. SLI enabled,or disabled. Fail. Safe Mode driver clean and display driver reinstall. Fail. Please HELP! Update: I installed GTA IV on my older desktop computer to see if it would have the same issues as my m9700. I expected It would because it doesn't meet the minimum system requirements. Windows XP Pro SP3 DirectX 9.0c Intel Pentium 4 SL7PP CPU 3.4GHz HT NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB 3GB Ram Login Social Club. Check! Login Windows LIVE. Check! Installed Game Patch 1.0.0.4. Check! Using 191.07 video driver direct from Nvidia support site. Check! GTA IV works with no Graphic/Video Issues (Low FPS) : Statistics Average FPS: 9.51 Duration: 35.92 sec CPU Usage: 82% System memory usage: 50% Video memory usage: 94% Graphics Settings Video Mode: 800 x 600 (60 Hz) Texture Quality: Low Texture Filter Quality: Low View Distance: 1 Detail Distance: 1 Hardware Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 Video Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra Video Driver version: 191.07 Audio Adapter: SB Live! 24-bit Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.40GHz File ID: Benchmark.cli PLEASE explain why GTA IV runs with no Graphic/Video Issues on 6800 Ultra (Low FPS), but the 7900 GS runs with missing textures (ROADS AND BUILDINGS ECT.) Edited January 23, 2010 by MasterGSX Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/387966-gta-iv-pc-missing-textures/#findComment-1059746599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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