Run installer / launcher:

– Discord, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, and MSI Afterburner can cause stuttering.

: The update removed Games for Windows - LIVE (GFWL) and SecuROM, replacing them with the Rockstar Games Launcher.

The Complete Edition was designed to simplify the GTA IV experience by merging the base game and its DLCs into a single executable. Key features of this version include:

Pre-install checklist

Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file and run the installer. If you're downloading from a platform like Steam, the installation process will be handled automatically.