GTA IV - Crash problem

re-install the game. I had this problem and called Rockstar support and they told me to reinstall the game.

But what happened was as soon as I was done installing and updating it worked perfect for the first run of the game then back to going to desktop like you have stated.

I have the same graphics card. have not played the game since, but I have noticed new GFX drivers 182.08 so I will try that next.

New in Release 182.08:
  • Added support for GeForce GTS 250.
  • Added SLI profile support for some newly released games.
  • Additional information on specific bug fixes can be found in the release documentation notes.
  • Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
New in Release 182 Drivers:
  • Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
  • Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 182 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
    • Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
    • Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
    • Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
    • Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
    • Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA.
  • Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
  • Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.
Existing Support:
  • Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI Multi-monitor support, giving you the ability to use two monitors with your GeForce graphics cards in SLI mode. Learn more here.
  • Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
  • Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
  • Supports CUDA.
  • Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
  • GeForce GTX 295
    GeForce GTX 285
    GeForce GTX 280
    GeForce GTX 260
    GeForce GTS 250
    GeForce GT 140
    GeForce GT 130
    GeForce GT 120
    GeForce 9800 GX2
    GeForce 9800 GTX+
    GeForce 9800 GTX
    GeForce 9800 GT
    GeForce 9600 GT
    GeForce 9600 GS
    GeForce 9600 GSO
    GeForce 9500 GT
    GeForce 9500 GS
    GeForce 9400 GT
    GeForce 9400
    GeForce 9300 GS
    GeForce 9300 GE
    GeForce 9300
    GeForce 9200
    GeForce 8800 Ultra
    GeForce 8800 GTX
    GeForce 8800 GTS 512
    GeForce 8800 GTS
    GeForce 8800 GT
    GeForce 8800 GS
    GeForce 8600 GTS
    GeForce 8600 GT
    GeForce 8600 GS
    GeForce 8500 GT
    GeForce 8400 SE
    GeForce 8400 GS
    GeForce 8400
    GeForce 8300 GS
    GeForce 8300
    GeForce 8200
    GeForce 8100 / nForce 720a
    GeForce 7950 GX2
    GeForce 7950 GT
    GeForce 7900 GTX
    GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
    GeForce 7900 GS
    GeForce 7800 SLI
    GeForce 7800 GTX
    GeForce 7800 GT
    GeForce 7800 GS
    GeForce 7650 GS
    GeForce 7600 GT
    GeForce 7600 GS
    GeForce 7600 LE
    GeForce 7500 LE
    GeForce 7350 LE
    GeForce 7300 SE
    GeForce 7300 LE
    GeForce 7300 GT
    GeForce 7300 GS
    GeForce 7200 GS
    GeForce 7100 GS
    GeForce 7150 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 620i
    GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 630i
    GeForce 7050 / NVIDIA nForce 610i
    GeForce 7050 PV / NVIDIA nForce 630a
    GeForce 7025 / NVIDIA nForce 630a
    GeForce 6800 XT
    GeForce 6800 XE
    GeForce 6800 Ultra
    GeForce 6800 Series GPU
    GeForce 6800 LE
    GeForce 6800 GT
    GeForce 6800 GS/XT
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    GeForce 6800
    GeForce 6700 XL
    GeForce 6610 XL
    GeForce 6600 VE
    GeForce 6600 LE
    GeForce 6600 GT
    GeForce 6600
    GeForce 6500
    GeForce 6250
    GeForce 6200SE TurboCache™
    GeForce 6200 TurboCache™
    GeForce 6200 LE
    GeForce 6200 A-LE
    GeForce 6200
    GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
    GeForce 6150 LE
    GeForce 6150
    GeForce 6100 nForce 420
    GeForce 6100 nForce 405
    GeForce 6100 nForce 400
    GeForce 6100
 

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From what I heard, GTA4 eats a lot of VRam. Having textures on high with anything under 1 GB of VRam may cause some problems. Textures on medium, even with a card with 1 GB of VRam may make it more stable.
 

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First of all thank you Dane!!
For posting your problems and your solution.

I've got 100% the same problem.

My System..

- Vista Ultimate 64bit, SP1
- GeForce GTX 295, 2x GT200b
- Intel Core i7 940
- EX58-UD4P
- 6144 MB Ram

A bit 'smaller' than your bombastic station^^
But more than enough for GTA IV, I thought by buying that game.. (50€)
So I clicked an hour through the installation, on social club, windows live and all the other crap.. but for a fantastic game, i think thats all okay, so long I can play.. :)
So it start's for the first time, I played the first 5-8 missions and BAM!.. the picture freezes and after a few seconds ich got right the same error like you.. on and on.. I tryed the same ways like you.. Installing new, with patches v1.0.2.0, v1.0.1.0, new nvidia drivers and so on.. nothing works. after a few days searching and testing all opinions i found your post here today.

I will try your 3 steps solution this evening and hope it helps me too. But textures on medium, is it acceptable? For a system like ours??

I'am frustrated too.. and give reply after disabling DEP..
 

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Can't remember who posted it, but thanks to the member that suggested removing ASUS GamerOSD and SmartDoctor! Everything is super smooth. :)
 

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    Kingston 8 Gig DDR3
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS nVidia GTX 295 2Gig Memory
    Sound Card
    On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    28 inch Widescreen HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1900x1200
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 750GB Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 500GB
    PSU
    Ultra X3 ULT40071 850-Watt Power Supply Modular
    Case
    RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black
    Cooling
    5 fans
    Mouse
    wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable Modem - Wireless
To fitch:

You are very welcome :D
 

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    GForce GTX 295
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    Realtek High Definition Audio
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    Viewsonic VX2260wm
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    1,920 x 1,080
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    12Mbit / 1Mbit
I hope these links help, I had the crashing in 1.0.2.0 as well and I updated these and now it dose not crash at all.

Rock Star Social Club Update 1.0.3.0: DOWNLOAD Rockstar Games Social Club Update
I know there is a GTA IV 1.0.4.0 Update but I cant find the link, and update your video card drivers witch ever one u have.
 

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    Corsair TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB PC-10600 (2x XMS3 2GB)
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    ASUS nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (G92GT/D8P)
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    Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS/RealTek ALC885/889A/890
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    Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 160-GB Hard Drive ST3160815AS (RAID0)
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    Gigabyte EX58-UD4P
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    12Gb Kingston 1333MHz DDR3 CL9 DIMM (6 x 2Gb)
    Graphics card(s)
    GForce GTX 295
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VX2260wm
    Screen Resolution
    1,920 x 1,080
    Hard Drives
    1 x WD VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150 GB 10000rpm 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 TB 7200rpm
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    Corsair TX750W
    Case
    SilverStone KL01B-W
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    Stock
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    Logitech G5
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    Roccat VALO
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    12Mbit / 1Mbit

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  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (G0 Kentsfield) LGA775 (FC-LGA6)
    Motherboard
    GIGABYTE GA-EP35C-DS3R (Rev. 2.1)
    Memory
    Corsair TW3X4G1333C9A 4GB PC-10600 (2x XMS3 2GB)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (G92GT/D8P)
    Sound Card
    Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS/RealTek ALC885/889A/890
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ChiMei CMV CT-730D 17inch (LCD Monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1280-1024 60Hertz (Ture Colour 32bit)
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 160-GB Hard Drive ST3160815AS (RAID0)
    PSU
    SUPER FLOWER 500watt Plug in Leads 24pin ATX BLACK MODEL
    Case
    Thermaltake Shark (VA7000SWA ATX) Full Tower
    Cooling
    Front 120mm fan (1400 RPM) /Rear 120mm (1400 RPM) blue LED
    Mouse
    Cyber Snipa Stinger Laser Gameing Mouse (400-3200Dpi)
    Keyboard
    Labtec Media Desktop Y-SAD65
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    Telstra BigPond Elite Liberty Cable 17Mbps/256kbps
:) .
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
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    CPU
    Intel Core i7 965 3.20GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte EX58-UD4P
    Memory
    12Gb Kingston 1333MHz DDR3 CL9 DIMM (6 x 2Gb)
    Graphics card(s)
    GForce GTX 295
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VX2260wm
    Screen Resolution
    1,920 x 1,080
    Hard Drives
    1 x WD VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150 GB 10000rpm 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 TB 7200rpm
    PSU
    Corsair TX750W
    Case
    SilverStone KL01B-W
    Cooling
    Stock
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Roccat VALO
    Internet Speed
    12Mbit / 1Mbit
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