Steps:
1. Insert the ‘Grand Theft Auto IV DVD’ (Disc 1) into your DVD-ROM drive.
2. You will first need to install the Rockstar Games Social Club application.
Please follow the on-screen directions.
The installation of Rockstar Games Social Club application is required to install
and play Grand Theft Auto IV, but you are only required to log into the Rockstar
Games Social Club website for multiplayer sessions and to upload videos.
3. Next, you will begin installation of Grand Theft Auto IV. Please follow the
on-screen directions.
4. You will next be prompted to sign up for a Games for Windows - LIVE account.
If you don't already have a Games for Windows - LIVE account, you may
create one now. You will need one in order to enjoy online multiplayer and
other LIVE features.
5. You will next be prompted to sign up for your Rockstar Games Social Club
account.
Rockstar Games Social Club is a members-only destination for leaderboards,
stats, tournaments, ongoing special competitions, virtual events, MP3s and
more goodies associated with Rockstar titles.
6. Continue to follow the on-screen directions to install the game.
7. After all files have been installed, you will need to connect to the internet to
confirm that the release date of this software has passed.
If you fail to connect or need to perform this step from a different computer with
internet access, please visit
www.rockstargames.com/support or activate.rockstargames.com/?c=GTA4 for details.
8. The installation process is now complete.
9. In order to play Grand Theft Auto IV, make sure you have ‘Grand Theft Auto IV
DVD’ (Disc 1) in your DVD drive, and then launch the Rockstar Games Social
Club application.
Make sure to log into Social Club to enjoy online-enabled features. Select
‘Play’ on the main Rockstar Games Social Club application screen to launch
Grand Theft Auto IV.
10. The first time you launch Grand Theft Auto IV, you will be prompted to enter
your product key to perform a one-time product activation.
If you fail to connect or need to perform this step from a different computer with
internet access, please visit
www.rockstargames.com/support for details.