i don't understand? you mean try to start game without a dvd? how is this possible.
no I haven't.
have downloaded 4 updates on this site, .net framework 3.5 sp1, redist, RGSC 1.88Mb
update sp3, launchgta4.exe and visual c++ update. i've followed the
installation activation as per rockstar site for offline play, do not want to play
online.
although there were 2 versions of visual c++ update and one got deleted. only one now at
5.21Mb.
i haven't done anything to enable ports, don't know which ones or if it's necessary.
firewalls/anti-vir/win security settings are disabled when try to run game,
so it should start? no go