Scripthook and ASI loader installation

Tools: Scripthook and ASI loader
Tutorial author: FunGt

Before following this tutorial you must install the latest patch you can download from here.

With this tutorial you'll be able to:

• install any script mod (asi, net, dll, etc)
• load third party savegames (xliveless only)

Scripthook installation

1. Copy ScriptHook.dll and ScriptHookDotNet.asi in GTAIV main folder

          C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\

                                                      xLiveLess ASI loader installation

1. Copy xlive.dll file in GTAIV main folder:

         C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\

Important informations about xLiveLess:

1. The multiplayer is disabled.
2. The savegame folder has been moved! Follow the next steps to restore your savegames.

How to restore my savegames:

1. Follow this path (replace USER with your Windows username):

          Windows XP:

          C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Local Settings\Application Data\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\user_***\

          Windows 7:

          C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\user_***\

    2.  If you can't find this folder search in C:\ SGTA4.

    3.  Copy all the files named SGTA4** to this folder:

         Windows XP:

         C:\Documents and Settings\USER\My Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\

        Windows 7:

        C:\Users\USER\My Documents\Rockstar Games\GTA IV\savegames\

   4.  If some folders under Documents don't exist, create them.

OR

IVAsiLoader (dsound.dll) installation

1. Copy dsound.dll file in main GTAIV directory:

         C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\

Which should I choose?

You can't use xliveless and IVAsiLoader together, so you have to choose only one! We recommend xLiveLess.

Pro and con about xLiveLess (xlive.dll):

• + Asi loader included.
• + Ability to load any third-party savegames.
• - Multiplayer disabled (to prevent cheating).

Pro and con about IVAsiLoader (dsound.dll):

• + Asi loader included.
• + Multiplayer enabled.
• - Can't use third-party savegames.