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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patching GTAIV to work on GTA Connected}}
The following instructions only apply to a Default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] directory.


The following instructions only apply to a Default [https://store.steampowered.com/app/901583/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: The Complete Edition] Directory, since it includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues
It includes every Episode in one directory so you will be able to switch between Episodes and join any Server without issues




If you're using a *DOWNGRADED (e.g. ClonkAndre's Downgrader)* or Modded Directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function without crashes.  
If you're using a *DOWNGRADED (e.g. ClonkAndre's Downgrader)* or modded directory, don't expect GTA Connected to function without crashes.  
 


==Instructions==
==Instructions==
* Download the patch for either [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1080.zip 1.0.8.0] or [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip 1.0.7.0]. (1.0.8.0 is recommended)
* Download the patch for either [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1080.zip 1.0.8.0] or [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip 1.0.7.0]. (1.0.8.0 is recommended)
* Unzip it. it should make a folder called <code>Retail</code>.  
* Unzip it, it should make a folder called <code>Retail</code>.  
* Drag the Retail folder into your GTAIV Directory. ''Don't move the files out of the folder!'' Just move the whole folder itself.
* Drag the Retail folder into your GTAIV Directory. ''Don't move the files out of the folder!'' Just move the whole folder itself.
* Open the GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings''. Choose ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the Game dropdown list.
* Open the GTA Connected launcher and select ''Tools'' > ''Game Settings''. Choose ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' from the Game dropdown list.
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==Note==
==Note==
* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV on GTA Connected and also play the original GTAIV through Steam/Rockstar Launcher
* If you've followed these instructions correctly, the original files should be intact and unmodified. This means Steam/Rockstar Launcher won't force the files to be reverted, and you can play GTAIV: Complete Edition on GTA Connected and also play the normal [https://store.steampowered.com/app/12210/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_The_Complete_Edition/ GTAIV: Complete Edition] through Steam/Rockstar Launcher
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