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More details on where to place Retail downgrade folder
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#* [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip Version 1.0.7.0]
#* [https://wiki.gtaconnected.com/downloads/Retail-1070.zip Version 1.0.7.0]
# Extract the archive. It will create a folder named <code>Retail</code>.
# Extract the archive. It will create a folder named <code>Retail</code>.
# Drag the entire <code>Retail</code> folder into your GTA IV directory.
# Drag the entire <code>Retail</code> folder into the <code>GTAIV</code> folder inside your GTA IV installation directory.
#* Do '''not''' move files out of the folder.
#* The <code>Retail</code> folder must be placed inside the existing <code>GTAIV</code> folder.
#* Do '''not''' place <code>Retail</code> in the parent <code>Grand Theft Auto IV</code> folder.
#* Do '''not''' move files out of the <code>Retail</code> folder.
#* Do '''not''' overwrite your existing installation.
#* Do '''not''' overwrite your existing installation.
# Open the GTA Connected launcher.
# Open the GTA Connected launcher.
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<pre>
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV\Retail\GTAIV.exe
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Incorrect path:
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\Retail\GTAIV.exe
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Correct folder structure:
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Grand Theft Auto IV\
└── GTAIV\
    └── Retail\
        └── GTAIV.exe
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</pre>


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** If double-click does not work, press '''DOWN''' and then '''ENTER'''.
** If double-click does not work, press '''DOWN''' and then '''ENTER'''.


If you know which lobby is active (for example, by holding '''TAB''' if the server uses [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]):
If you know which lobby is active, for example by holding '''TAB''' if the server uses [https://github.com/VortrexFTW/v-essentials/tree/master/v-scoreboard v-scoreboard]:


* Use ''Quick Match'' in the phone menu to connect directly.
* Use ''Quick Match'' in the phone menu to connect directly.
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* Steam or the Rockstar Launcher will not overwrite the patch.
* Steam or the Rockstar Launcher will not overwrite the patch.
* You can still launch and play the standard GTA IV: Complete Edition campaigns normally.
* You can still launch and play the standard GTA IV: Complete Edition campaigns normally.
* GTA Connected uses the separate <code>Retail</code> folder only.
* GTA Connected uses the separate <code>GTAIV\Retail</code> folder only.


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