You need xlive.dll (the GFWL disabler). Download Xliveless or Ultimate ASI Loader .
Right-click the tool and select Run as Administrator . Temporarily disable real-time antivirus protection if the tool is blocked.
Before we dive into the downgrade process, you need to understand why we are targeting 1.0.7.0 specifically, rather than 1.0.4.0 (the "modder's choice" of the past) or 1.0.8.0 (the last patch before the "Complete Edition").
: An automated tool that simplifies the process by detecting your game directory and allowing you to select version 1.0.7.0 with a few clicks. Find it on the Official GitHub Repository Gillian's GTA IV Downgrade Utility
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