This downgrade patch allows you to go back to version v1.0.4.0 of GTA IV. Apparently this is considered the best version which is best optimized and the least buggy and graphics closer to the Xbox 360 version.
Gta 4 Pc Patch 1.0.4.0 Download
If an error occurs during the installation, use the archive which contains the patch files. Merge the content of the archive with your GTAIV folder (X:\(...)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV) and overwrite everything. The archive can be downloaded here:
Step 7:Install the RGSG-Tool that you downloaded in 'Step 6'. It creates a new "GTAIV" folder with the Tools components in (X:\(...)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\).
If an error occurs during the installation, use the archive which contains the RGSG-Tool. The archive contains a folder titled 'RGSG' and in that folder is the content which needs to be merged with your 'GTAIV' folder (the one you renamed to something other than 'GTAIV', that is, if you did any renaming, otherwise if the folder was never renamed, you'll be placing the content of the archive in 'GTAIV') (X:\(...)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto IV\GTAIV). The archive can be downloaded here:
Seeing as your headlining comment relates to patches first, and ENB / iCEnhancer differences secondly, I can say that I don't think icenhancer3.0 specifically, is a reasonable test subject to compare versions graphically. Maybe ice1.25. You need to compare in a different manner the different aspects of ENB between patches, not just CryENB or iCE3.0 to itself. Anything that looks very similiar on 1070 is not taking full usage of skylighting on 1040.
on a side note i was using single player and using an 8 core. i saw more cpu usage on the patch 4o than patch 7. patch 7 gained more fps. and was more clear. but patch 4 has more atmospheric depth, reflection, and aa sharpness. plus the trees are slightly better
You'll need to patch a retail version of GTA4 to the 1.0.4.0 build, download the quick tool Xliveless to replace a .dll file in the GTA4 directory, then finally download iCEnhancer 2.1. NeoGAF has more detailed instructions.
This tool allows you to easily downgrade the Steam/RGL Complete Edition (1.2.0.30 and up) of GTA IV to either 1.0.8.0, 1.0.7.0 or 1.0.4.0!
Disclaimer: This method is for advanced PC users and although it was extensively tested and works for me and many other users I do not take responsibility if your downgraded game does not start. Once again - it is recommended to attempt the downgrade on a separate copy of GTA IV folder (the one that has GTAIV.exe), you may put this folder anywhere and rename it as you wish. You must have write permissions to this folder and all its subfolders and files. If you are downgrading your main GTAIV installation DO make a backup first! Downgrade requirements and stepsDirect downgrade 1.2.0.X-> 1.0.X.0 is supported. In general the downgrade works for any GTA IV withoriginal pc\audio\config files and was successfully tested on 1.0.7.0 PROPHET release based and1.0.8.0 Xatab and FitGirl repacks (have original radio), 1.2.0.32 FitGirl repack installed "Withoriginal music sets for radio" (has bundled old radio downgrader), 1.2.0.43 clean Steam version (needs old radio downgrader). 1.2.0.43 FitGirl repack (has bundled downgraded radio sfx data but needs older 1.0.X.0 audio config). Remember that 1.0.4.0 does not support DLCs and if you need them you must also read the 1.0.7.0 section below and downgrade to 1.0.7.0 instead.
This method is for offline play only, if you need multiplayer you will have to replace XLivelessAddon with GFWL + Zolika's multiplayer addons/mods or GTAC.Special note for FitGirl 1.2.0.43 Repack downgradeThis repack already has downgraded radio data - no need to download radio downgrader from first step! You need toa) Run bundled "Downgraded Stations with Old Vladivostok FM.bat" - it will place correct radio data into pc\audio\sfx.b) Get older 1.0.X.0 audio config - download and unpack 10X0_audio_config.zip to GTAIV folder. Steps for 1.0.4.0 downgrade (This step is not needed if the game already has original radio config and sound files installed) Download and install GTAIV Complete Edition Radio Downgrader (RGL/Steam) old IVCEDOWNGRADE.rar 637 mb - note that you need old downgrader, the newest version at -iii-iv-various-gta-downgraders/ will not do for 1.0.x.0 downgrade (it will freeze after Concrete Jungle mission) as it has pc\audio\config files that only work with 1.2.0.x.
ATTENTION: on the first run of 1.0.4.0 GTAIV.exe may complain that you need to restart the system - it is normal, no need to reboot, just run the game again and it will always be starting OK later on.
If the game doesn't start with error "The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect..." it usually means runtime problem and you need to download and install vcredist_x86.exe from Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable. For 1.0.7.0 downgrade all steps above for 1.0.4.0 downgrade must be used with following modifications: Obtain the 1.0.7.0 patch instead of 1.0.4.0, unpack title_update_7_EN.zip, put update_unpack.bat to title_update_7_EN folder that has .msi/.cab update files and run it from there. Move all files and subfolders from opened GFWLTitleUpdateRoot folder to GTAIV folder. No need to copy 1.0.4.0 fonts No need to add -noprecache if you go with DXVK renderer (recommended) Download DLC integration pack (20 Mb), extract it to GTAIV folder and run DLC.bat from there. If downgraded game does not start there are probably newer 2020CE-compatible .asi files left that conflict with older exe, for example newer FusionFix will not work with 1.0.7.0 GTAIV.exe and it will just exit on start. Move away all .asi files except XLivelessAddon.asi from GTAIV folder and plugins subfolder and then when game successfully launches you may install 1.0.x.0-compatible .asi versions. Running with XlivelessAddon(recommended)XlivelessAddon has integrated XLiveless with GFWL DLC support, SecuROM patch, menu skip, VRAM detection fix - it is reported to yield fps gains as it avoids extra code from launchGTAIV.exe. It also supports redirection ofsettings storage - 1.0.4.0 settings will not conflict with existing SETTINGS.CFG left from1.0.7.0+.
ATTENTION: the type of game you are starting or loading must be the same as running in current session. For example if during launch main GTAIV was loaded then you can start only main GTAIV game using Game / New or load only savegames for main GTAIV - if you try to start new TLAD/TBOGT game or load a TLADT/TBOGT savegame the game will crash. It probably happens because older GTAIV.exe can't switch loaded script.img on-the-fly. If you want to start or load another type of game that is different from the type of currently running one you must select it first in the game startup menu during next GTAIV.exe launch. If startup menu is skipped by SkipMenu=1 in XLivelessAddon.ini you may hold Shift key during GTAIV.exe launch to display it. Alternatively you may set SkipMenu=0, start new game of desired type, then when you have a savegame you may set SkipMenu=1 back - on subsequent launches XLivelessAddon will skip menu and load your latest savegame. Running with Xliveless (obsolete) This section is not needed if you are running the game with XLivelessAddon. Delete/replace leftover GTA IV settings file. If file %LOCALAPPDATA%\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\Settings\SETTINGS.CFGhas size of 1469 bytes (e.g. it is left from 1.0.7.0+) either back up anddelete it or replace it with 1.0.4.0-compatible 1437-byte version;
You need the fix only if you are using one of the following GTA IV patches: 1.0.1.0, 1.0.2.0, 1.0.3.0, 1.0.4.0 or 1.0.0.4, all future patches up to 1.0.7.0 have no checks. If you have no asi loader then copy dsound.dll to GTA IV main directory, if there is no such file inside the plugin's distrib then download GTA IV Asi Loader from this site.
Changed ssao quality and performance, partially fixed artifacts of detailed shadows.v0.162: Added detailed shadows, changed ssao.v0.135: Modified ssao code, some optimizations and bug fixes. Effect.txt standart was changed to latest, compare changes by downloading any effect file.v0.134: Added edge antialiasing as new feature and some fixes. Effect.txt standart was changed to latest, compare changes by downloading any effect file.v0.128: Implemented interan editor (GUI) and changed core to newest and fastest.v0.082: Temporary version with some features disabled or working in wrong way. Parameters ReflectionsForceHighPrecision and ReflectionsExtremePrecision not used any more. Added soft particles effect, added palette texture support for enbeffect.fx (enbpalette.bmp). Added new texture "texPalette" and "Timer" variable to effect.txt and enbeffect.fx files. Restored color function from version 0.079. enbseries.ini is not configured.v0.081 SORA: Adaptation of previous version to game patch 1.0.6.0 with limited number of effects activated. If you wish to use full power of ENBSeries, install patch 1.0.4.0.v0.080 SORA: Added new parameter AntialiasingUpScale for better performance of antialiasing. Effect.txt file is now able to post process multipass effects (included have blur, sharpening and color shift effects applied at once). In the enbeffect.fx implemented two versions of hdr tonemapping, also it's is possible to activate game color correction (open that file and read instructions) like brightness, contrast, saturation. Changed method of blending light, color and shadow.v0.079 SORA: Added support for loading of external shaders for clouds generation and bloom.v0.078b: Fixed bugs with lighting and reflection, added code for sky and clouds. External texture of clouds may be used instead of ingame procedural generator, just place file enbclouds.bmp in to the game folder.v0.077b: added support of external effect file (effect.txt) and fixed bug of dirt on some cars.v0.077a: adopted to use with patch 1.0.0.3 and 1.0.0.4, previous worked correctly only with patch 1.0.0.3. Visit enbdev.com for updates, documentation and effects.You may download user made presets or just to see nice screens here: =417918ProblemsIf some graphical artifacts (like too high brightness) are visible, restore original game shaders folder "common\shaders". In many cases other types of graphic mods change this.NoticeThis version (as others, btw) is not configured to look great, run fast or something like that. Download custom presets.download (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle []).push(); 2ff7e9595c
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