How to Fix Lag in Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA 4) without Lowering Graphics Settings on Windows 8

Are you tired of experiencing lag and frame rate issues while playing Grand Theft America IV (GTA 4) even with the graphics settings set to medium or lower? Don't worry, as this article will guide you through some simple steps that can help resolve these problems without compromising your in-game performance.

Firstly, ensure that you have installed GTA 4 from Steam. If not, download and install it now by following these easy-to-follow instructions:

1. Open up the Steam client on your computer.

2. Search for 'Grand Theft Auto IV' or simply type 'GTA 4'.

3. Once found in the search results, click on its icon to open up more details about the game.

Once you have successfully installed GTA 4 from Steam, follow these steps:

1. Right-click anywhere within the Steam client window.

2. From the context menu that appears, select 'Properties'.

In this new window, navigate to the 'Launch Options' section and look for a text box labeled as 'Start in'. Here are some additional tips you might find useful while configuring your GTA 4 launch options:

- To add multiple commands separated by spaces (and/or semicolons), simply type them into the respective fields. For example: -width +height

For instance, if you want to run GTA 4 at a resolution of 1280x720 with frame rate cap set at 60 FPS:

- Launch Options: '-width 1024' '+height 768'

Finally, save all changes by clicking on the 'OK' button. Your game should now launch with these newly applied settings.

If you're still encountering lag issues despite following these steps or if your graphics card isn't powerful enough to handle demanding games like GTA IV at higher resolutions and details, consider updating drivers for both NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon graphic cards through their respective websites:

* For NVIDIA users: 'www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx'(http://www.nVIDIA.com/download)

* For AMD users (including those with ATI graphics): 'support.amd.com/us/downloa

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