FAQ: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 16:08, 20 July 2025

This FAQ is for the client (players) only. For the server FAQ, click here

IV crashes when i change window, minimize, or alt tab

Either use windowed mode in the GTAC Launcher settings, or use borderless via zolikapatch.

My game is on Steam, Rockstar Launcher, or CD/DVD, can I still play GTAC?

Yes, check our downgrading page to get a downgraded exe.

My game is pirated (torrent), can I still play GTAC?

Yes. You may need to downgrade your game though, check our downgrading page to get a downgraded exe.

What are the in-game key binds for typing chat messages?

For GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas, use the T key to start typing.
For GTA IV, use the built-in chat key to start typing, which by default is the Y key.

What do I do if my game crashes?

Report the crash on our bug tracker. Attach a [[CrashDumps|crash dump] to the bug report. If possible, explain what just happened right before the crash.

How do I customize my character's appearance?

For any of the supported games, this depends on each server's resources. A server may have a command to change your character appearance, such as /skin 35
For IV, Zmenu can also be used with GTAC, if the server allows players to use it.

Why is the GTAC Launcher stuck on Connecting or Disconnected status?

Firstly, check if the server list is working via a web browser.
If the server list is working, secondly check that your internet DNS settings are configured correctly, more specifically ensure that your preferred DNS server IP address is valid. Sometimes VPN's can interfere with the launcher connection. Try turning off your VPN to see if that helps.

Why am I getting an error about a side-by-side configuration?

It looks like you might be missing a required Visual C++ runtime service pack. Download and install the x86 version from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=26347

Why can't I increase my graphics settings in GTA IV?

Make a new file called commandline.txt in your IV folder and add this to it: -nomemrestrict -norestrictions -noswapdelay -percentvidmem 100

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+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Player FAQ}}
+{{AlertInformationBox|This FAQ is for the client (players) only. For the server FAQ, click [[ServerFAQ|here]]}}
+<br><br>
+==IV crashes when i change window, minimize, or alt tab==
 Either use windowed mode in the GTAC Launcher settings, or use borderless via zolikapatch.
+<br><br>
-'''My game is on Steam, RG Launcher, or CD/DVD, can I still play GTAC?'''
+==My game is on Steam, Rockstar Launcher, or CD/DVD, can I still play GTAC?==
+Yes, check our [[Downgrading|downgrading]] page to get a downgraded exe.
-Yes, check our [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/Downgrading downgrading] guide.
+<br><br>
+==My game is pirated (torrent), can I still play GTAC?==
-'''What are the in-game key binds for typing chat messages?'''
+Yes. You may need to downgrade your game though, check our [[Downgrading|downgrading]] page to get a downgraded exe.
+<br><br>
-For III, VC, and SA, use the '''t''' key to start typing.<br>
+==What are the in-game key binds for typing chat messages?==
-For IV, use the single-player '''chat''' key to start typing, which by default is the '''y''' key.
+For GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas, use the '''T''' key to start typing.<br>
+For GTA IV, use the built-in chat key to start typing, which by default is the '''Y''' key.
-'''Can I send a crash dump?'''
+<br><br>
+==What do I do if my game crashes?==
-Yes, check our [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/CrashDumps crash dumps] guide.
+Report the crash on our [https://bugs.gtaconnected.com bug tracker]. Attach a [[CrashDumps|crash dump] to the bug report. If possible, explain what just happened right before the crash.
+<br><br>
-'''How do I customize my character's appearance in IV?'''
+==How do I customize my character's appearance?==
+For any of the supported games, this depends on each server's resources. A server may have a command to change your character appearance, such as <code>/skin 35</code><br>
-Use Zmenu.
+For IV, [https://zolika1351.pages.dev/mods/ivmenu Zmenu] can also be used with GTAC, if the server allows players to use it.
+<br><br>
-'''The GTAC Launcher is stuck on Connecting or Disconnected'''
+==Why is the GTAC Launcher stuck on Connecting or Disconnected status?==
 Firstly, check if the [https://serverlisting.gtaconnected.com/ server list] is working via a web browser.<br>
 If the server list is working, secondly check that your internet DNS settings are configured correctly, more specifically ensure that your preferred DNS server IP address is valid.
+Sometimes VPN's can interfere with the launcher connection. Try turning off your VPN to see if that helps.
-'''Which server settings do I use for an IV sandbox mode?'''
+<br><br>
+==Why am I getting an error about a side-by-side configuration?==
-Option 1: Use <code><iv_nativemultiplayer>false</iv_nativemultiplayer></code> and don't specify <code><iv_gamemode></code>.<br>
+It looks like you might be missing a required Visual C++ runtime service pack. Download and install the '''x86 version''' from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=26347
-Option 2: Use <code><iv_nativemultiplayer>true</iv_nativemultiplayer></code> and <code><iv_gamemode>30</iv_gamemode></code>, which is a sandbox but using R* multiplayer.<br>
+<br><br>
-See also [[ServerConfiguration|Server Configuration]] and [[Resources/GTAIV/GameModes|IV Game Modes]].
+==Why can't I increase my graphics settings in GTA IV?==
+Make a new file called commandline.txt in your IV folder and add this to it:
-'''How do I fix the server error message "SERVER LISTING: Failed to ping the server."?'''
+-nomemrestrict -norestrictions -noswapdelay -percentvidmem 100
+<br><br>
-If you are not using a paid hosting service, (eg. hosting from home, etc.), you will likely need to forward a port in your router to the server's PC.<br>
-Search the web for: [[PortForward|Port Forwarding]].