"Application Failed to Launch" RGSC and "SecuLauncher:failed to start application[2000]"

[mungdungus]

bought retail dvd gta4. has been activated ok. all patches/updates done. cant start game either way.

comp specs ok.

anyone know why RGSC.exe and LaunchGTAIV.exe are not working together?

please, help needed to get game going.

thank you.

[Guest]

If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 try to run GTA IV in Windows 98 compatibility mode.

Also, make sure that your PC has the correct specifications to GTA IV.

[mungdungus]

If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 try to run GTA IV in Windows 98 compatibility mode.

Also, make sure that your PC has the correct specifications to GTA IV.

thanks for reply jesse.

using win xp pro sp3 as per game reqs. updated.

pc is spec correct. there is something blocking the launch of the game.

in task manager gtaiv.exe shows up but RGSC error message is as per topic title.

why wont it start?

[JustADummy]

Did you put any no-dvd cracks?

[mungdungus]

Did you put any no-dvd cracks?

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

[_Ray]

If you updated the game by downloading the patch from Thegtaplace, then reinstall, and let Windows Live prompt you to update. I found that updating with the patch files here causes my game not to run.