KarmaPolice Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (i cannot use any of the PCs) any help will be great! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shof Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 you are using an illegal game or a bad no dvd crack exe file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaPolice Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 you are using an illegal game or a bad no dvd crack exe file i'm not using any crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shof Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 have you try changing the key then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmingCharlie Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) If you close LaunchGTAIV.exe after you launch the game it will cause this to happen. Not being able to use the computers in the internet is an anti piracy measure. Now if you are using a legitimate copy AND you are not using any of the so called "no dvd cracks". Then there must be something else happening that makes GTA 4 think it isn't a legitimate copy on your PC. It is possible that your computer isn't reading the dvd properly and causing the anti piracy measures to kick in. You could use the LEGITIMATE no dvd patch from securom, you can find details about it here :- http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=395143 Other than that your only solution may be a reinstall. Edited February 2, 2009 by CharmingCharlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruXter Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Is it a modded game when they have the backpack ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeka Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yep modded game with the packpack. I think you are screwed and need to start over fresh, uninstall, then install again. If you know how to backup your saves it's worth a shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron123 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't want to open a new thread, so I will just say it right here: I can't understand what is the damn point in extra protect GTA IV from piracy, not only that this is very expensive and not working because any average noob can crack it, in addition legit games just getting problems as a result of it, and even Rockstar itself released a "No-DVD" crack. I think that the only descent thing that they can do, is to release in the third patch options that will allow to run the game without all the crap and the damn "social club". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Horror Is Alive Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't want to open a new thread, so I will just say it right here:I can't understand what is the damn point in extra protect GTA IV from piracy, not only that this is very expensive and not working because any average noob can crack it, in addition legit games just getting problems as a result of it, and even Rockstar itself released a "No-DVD" crack. I think that the only descent thing that they can do, is to release in the third patch options that will allow to run the game without all the crap and the damn "social club". This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruXter Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I don't want to open a new thread, so I will just say it right here:I can't understand what is the damn point in extra protect GTA IV from piracy, not only that this is very expensive and not working because any average noob can crack it, in addition legit games just getting problems as a result of it, and even Rockstar itself released a "No-DVD" crack. I think that the only descent thing that they can do, is to release in the third patch options that will allow to run the game without all the crap and the damn "social club". they released a "no cd" ???? Why have I not seen or heard of this ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunrise Driver Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Not them but Securom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chngdman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) I don't want to open a new thread, so I will just say it right here:I can't understand what is the damn point in extra protect GTA IV from piracy, not only that this is very expensive and not working because any average noob can crack it, in addition legit games just getting problems as a result of it, and even Rockstar itself released a "No-DVD" crack. I think that the only descent thing that they can do, is to release in the third patch options that will allow to run the game without all the crap and the damn "social club". Nah, I like using the R* beta-OS tbh. I hope it evolves into their own steam (social club will evolve greatly... this little flash/html/xml app is just the beginning...) Sounds like something a pirate would say. I don't have complaints, I don't mind it at all, in fact I enjoy it, and it does not hamper my game play with minimum spec CPU ([email protected]). Social Club evolution for the win. Let's just scrap everything and put the next GTA on it's own exclusive console. They can call it the "GTAystation" and overshadow both Home and Second Life at the same time. Ah, suddenly a parent app and it's own dependencies sounds cool and revolutionary! It's all in how you look at it and you can try to envision the benefit of the doubt @securom no-dvd fix. it is intended only for people who have filed a report with them - they like to keep track. If you download it without speaking with them first and outlining your issue you are not only potentially breaking a law, but also you are denying yourself a possible better solution and also risking other issues. That said, I think by now after so much about it I've seen, I think that's what came with my steam version. Maybe. But talk to SecuRom first, because they may have a better fix for you, or it may be an issue that will effect other things, so it's best to wait until they give it to you (anyone who reads this edit and then later runs into a SR related problem, I mean). Edited February 2, 2009 by chngdman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron123 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) I don't want to open a new thread, so I will just say it right here:I can't understand what is the damn point in extra protect GTA IV from piracy, not only that this is very expensive and not working because any average noob can crack it, in addition legit games just getting problems as a result of it, and even Rockstar itself released a "No-DVD" crack. I think that the only descent thing that they can do, is to release in the third patch options that will allow to run the game without all the crap and the damn "social club". Nah, I like using the R* beta-OS tbh. I hope it evolves into their own steam (social club will evolve greatly... this little flash/html/xml app is just the beginning...) Sounds like something a pirate would say. I don't have complaints, I don't mind it at all, in fact I enjoy it, and it does not hamper my game play with minimum spec CPU ([email protected]). Social Club evolution for the win. Let's just scrap everything and put the next GTA on it's own exclusive console. They can call it the "GTAystation" and overshadow both Home and Second Life at the same time. Ah, suddenly a parent app and it's own dependencies sounds cool and revolutionary! It's all in how you look at it and you can try to envision the benefit of the doubt @securom no-dvd fix. it is intended only for people who have filed a report with them - they like to keep track. If you download it without speaking with them first and outlining your issue you are not only potentially breaking a law, but also you are denying yourself a possible better solution and also risking other issues. That said, I think by now after so much about it I've seen, I think that's what came with my steam version. Maybe. But talk to SecuRom first, because they may have a better fix for you, or it may be an issue that will effect other things, so it's best to wait until they give it to you (anyone who reads this edit and then later runs into a SR related problem, I mean). just what??? First, I never sayed that I have problems. Second, the "no-dvd" crack for the second patch was released by securom itself, because they knew that the second patch gave problems to "legit gamers",everyone can download it anyway. I just think that Rockstar acting ridiculously by fighting the pirates,because there is no software in the market that is uncrackable, and to pay securom 200.000$ to make it "harder" ot crack, is just a waist of money. Edited February 2, 2009 by ron123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chngdman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Look at the beauty of it though bud. At least they did it in an original way, at least those pirates are on trial in front of their peers now I wont be surprised if this becomes trendy for programmers until pirates give up. They are no longer needed - yes, they once were, and on some industries, piracy is still needed, but not for games - time to buy. I just threw that out there, btw, it was more that you inspired me, rather than I disagreed, sorry for cunfusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron123 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkey82 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 to pay securom 200.000$ to make it "harder" ot crack, is just a waist of money. Actually, if you make the game harder to crack you will *delay* the crack. More you delay it, less people will be able tp lay the downloaded copy soon after the release and that in turn will "force" some of them to buy the game. Gross of sales for any game happens during the first week. So delaying the crack for a week can have a positive impact on sales. The problem, however, resides in the fact Securom is quite aggressive and it tends to impact the system it's installed on. Since GTA IV is meant to have a strong on-line component, that could be it's stronghold against piracy - as it's not possible to go on-line without the serial key. The customers users should not pay the price of piracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chngdman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) mkey, I agree. they didn't need securom (unless they anticipate home-made multiplayer, which is possible and in the works [people are testing and playing and fiddling for more players and custom servers...]) It's a shame so many third parties are in on this release - it has to be recuperation from all the sh*t leading up to this game (manhunt delays, hot coffee, EA stock crisis). The Securom, they probably had to use that because sony makes it now, and they like sony (have great relations). Edited February 2, 2009 by chngdman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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