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  • meb9796
     
    Dec 9, 2008 4:37 am PT

    Anyone tried this yet? I've played for about 6 hours on my desktop and I'm trying to move the save game files to my laptop to take on a trip with me. I've tried just the savegame files, and then the entire GTAIV savegame folder, but neither works. I'll play with it more tonight and let you know ifI get it working.

    Yes, GTA IV works fine on the laptop (ASUS T7300 2.0ghz, 2GB ram, 8600m GT NViddia). Took a while to get it up and running, but finally after updating .net 3.5, just ran RGSC by itself and let it update completely and everything works fine. Oh yeh, apparently my laptop does not like sp1 for Vista so it's working without it. But I have the compatibility set for Win 2K so that may have solved it too.

    Anyone tried this yet? I've played for about 6 hours on my desktop and I'm trying to move the save game files to my laptop to take on a trip with me. I've tried just the savegame files, and then the entire GTAIV savegame folder, but neither works. I'll play with it more tonight and let you know ifI get it working.

    Yes, GTA IV works fine on the laptop (ASUS T7300 2.0ghz, 2GB ram, 8600m GT NViddia). Took a while to get it up and running, but finally after updating .net 3.5, just ran RGSC by itself and let it update completely and everything works fine. Oh yeh, apparently my laptop does not like sp1 for Vista so it's working without it. But I have the compatibility set for Win 2K so that may have solved it too.

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  • gt_
     
    Dec 9, 2008 6:33 am PT

    HY, have you managed to copy you gta iv save files from one pc to another ? if youi did , please tell me how

    thnks !

    HY, have you managed to copy you gta iv save files from one pc to another ? if youi did , please tell me how :)

    thnks !

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  • EVILZED
     
    Dec 9, 2008 1:00 pm PT
    I spotted this on another forum i believe it works I transferred the save games from my notebook to my desktop pc

    1) Backup "C:\documents and settings\\Local Settings\Applicationdata\Microsoft\XLive" on desktop

    2) Backup "C:\documents and settings\\Local Settings\Applicationdata\Rockstar Games" on desktop

    3) Replace the directories from 1) and 2) with the ones from the notebook
    I spotted this on another forum i believe it works I transferred the save games from my notebook to my desktop pc 1) Backup "C:\documents and settings\\Local Settings\Applicationdata\Microsoft\XLive" on desktop 2) Backup "C:\documents and settings\\Local Settings\Applicationdata\Rockstar Games" on desktop 3) Replace the directories from 1) and 2) with the ones from the notebook
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  • SeanSpade
     
    Dec 10, 2008 10:26 pm PT

    So I can't do anything? I backup up just my savegames, and not my XLive files, so I think I have to start over, which I can't do out of pure frustration.

    Intel Core i7 920 @ 3.19

    Asus P6T

    12 GB Patriot Triple Channel DDR3

    300 GB Raptor, 500 GB HD Movie Drive, and 1000 GB Backup/pictures/movies/music/drive

    GTX 280

    750 Watt PSU

    47" LG HDTV

    Blu-ray/Hd-DVD Hybrid Drive

    So I can't do anything? I backup up just my savegames, and not my XLive files, so I think I have to start over, which I can't do out of pure frustration.

    :(

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  • J2TheB
     
    Dec 15, 2008 2:25 am PT

    @ EVILZED

    Hey I've tried that what you suggested and the game now picks up the saves but whenever I try and load them I get the message

    "load failed, please check your harddrive and try again" ??

    Have yours worked?

    Its this kind of bullsh*t that makes windows LIVE such a pain.

    @ EVILZED

    Hey I've tried that what you suggested and the game now picks up the saves but whenever I try and load them I get the message

    "load failed, please check your harddrive and try again" ??

    Have yours worked?

    Its this kind of bullsh*t that makes windows LIVE such a pain.

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  • calutebate
     
    Dec 15, 2008 10:47 am PT
    i just lost a 60% game progres because of that "games for windows" cr*p
    i just lost a 60% game progres because of that "games for windows" cr*p
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  • GoIrish80
     
    Dec 15, 2008 12:40 pm PT
    A person on another website claims that he has succesfully done it, although I have yet to play a GFWL game where you were able to backup saves.

    He claims that what you do is backup the save game, and when you reinstall the game, start a new game, and then just do a mission, or whatever, and save. Exit out of the game, and then replace that save file with your original, making sure that it matches the new name.

    I have no idea if it actually works, never tried it myself. But there you go.
    A person on another website claims that he has succesfully done it, although I have yet to play a GFWL game where you were able to backup saves.

    He claims that what you do is backup the save game, and when you reinstall the game, start a new game, and then just do a mission, or whatever, and save. Exit out of the game, and then replace that save file with your original, making sure that it matches the new name.

    I have no idea if it actually works, never tried it myself. But there you go.
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  • problemsolver88
     
    Dec 15, 2008 1:03 pm PT
    In order to get a saved game on another PC you need to get the save onto the computer you want to use it on.

    In order to get it to work you have to place your account onto another computer.

    1) Install GTA IV on your laptop
    2) Copy the save onto a disk and or MEM stick from your computer and then place it onto the com you want it on.
    3) Launch GTA IV and sign into your account on line.
    4) Load the game and play
    In order to get a saved game on another PC you need to get the save onto the computer you want to use it on.

    In order to get it to work you have to place your account onto another computer.

    1) Install GTA IV on your laptop
    2) Copy the save onto a disk and or MEM stick from your computer and then place it onto the com you want it on.
    3) Launch GTA IV and sign into your account on line.
    4) Load the game and play
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  • purestr999
     
    Dec 16, 2008 5:36 am PT
    Works great, thanks for the info, I finished 70% of the game already before I decided to format the computer.
    Works great, thanks for the info, I finished 70% of the game already before I decided to format the computer.
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  • purestr999
     
    Dec 16, 2008 5:38 am PT
    Sorry, I meant EVILZED's instructions on how to copy saved game files from one computer to another.
    Sorry, I meant EVILZED's instructions on how to copy saved game files from one computer to another. :)
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  • drkwtchr
     
    Dec 16, 2008 9:33 am PT
    i just backedup my save game ,,wht should i do?
    i just backedup my save game ,,wht should i do?
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  • meb9796
     
    Dec 16, 2008 3:01 pm PT

    these work!!! Just tried them and was able to pick up on my game on my laptop right where I left off on my desktop. The key I think is to copy the 'entire' rockstar folder and the xlive folder.

    1) Backup "C:\documents and settings\\Local Settings\Applicationdata\Microsoft\XLive" on desktop

    2) Backup "C:documents and settings\Local SettingsApplicationdataRockstar Games" on desktop

    3) Replace the directories from 1) and 2) with the ones from the notebook

    Thanks EVILZED for finding this!!

    these work!!! Just tried them and was able to pick up on my game on my laptop right where I left off on my desktop. The key I think is to copy the 'entire' rockstar folder and the xlive folder.

    1) Backup "C:\documents and settings\\Local Settings\Applicationdata\Microsoft\XLive" on desktop

    2) Backup "C:documents and settings\Local SettingsApplicationdataRockstar Games" on desktop

    3) Replace the directories from 1) and 2) with the ones from the notebook

    Thanks EVILZED for finding this!!

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  • pietrocaneva
     
    Dec 20, 2008 3:29 am PT
    4i have a serious problem with gta 4... i reformatted my pc and i only backed up the game save... and now when i try and load it again it says the file is currupt and i must check my hard drive... can someone post a guide on how to replace the game save without getting an error. Thankyou.
    4i have a serious problem with gta 4... i reformatted my pc and i only backed up the game save... and now when i try and load it again it says the file is currupt and i must check my hard drive... can someone post a guide on how to replace the game save without getting an error. Thankyou.
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  • joonamsalam
     
    Dec 26, 2008 7:15 am PT
    i got how to backup from my saved files in this topic

    i took my saved file from these 2 folders

    C:documents and settingsmy nameLocal SettingsApplicationdataMicrosoftXLive

    C:documents and settingsmy nameLocal SettingsApplicationdataRockstar Games

    after installing the game again i pasted the saved files to these folders when i go to game the load files appear but when i click on them the error >>>>> load failed . please check your hard drive and try again
    i got how to backup from my saved files in this topic

    i took my saved file from these 2 folders

    C:documents and settingsmy nameLocal SettingsApplicationdataMicrosoftXLive

    C:documents and settingsmy nameLocal SettingsApplicationdataRockstar Games

    after installing the game again i pasted the saved files to these folders when i go to game the load files appear but when i click on them the error >>>>> load failed . please check your hard drive and try again
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  • joonamsalam
     
    Dec 26, 2008 7:16 am PT
    appears what to do ?

    how to use my saved files ?
    appears what to do ? how to use my saved files ?
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  • Into2000
     
    Jan 3, 2009 3:44 pm PT

    pietrocaneva wrote:
    4i have a serious problem with gta 4... i reformatted my pc and i only backed up the game save... and now when i try and load it again it says the file is currupt and i must check my hard drive... can someone post a guide on how to replace the game save without getting an error. Thankyou.

    Hi,

    I did the same thing myself and i found this:

    http://blog.gib.me/2008/12/20/hacking-grand-theft-auto-iv-part-iii/

    Works like a charm!

    Regards,

    Into2000

    [QUOTE="pietrocaneva"]4i have a serious problem with gta 4... i reformatted my pc and i only backed up the game save... and now when i try and load it again it says the file is currupt and i must check my hard drive... can someone post a guide on how to replace the game save without getting an error. Thankyou.[/QUOTE]

    Hi,

    I did the same thing myself and i found this:

    http://blog.gib.me/2008/12/20/hacking-grand-theft-auto-iv-part-iii/

    Works like a charm!

    Regards,

    Into2000

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  • aiexbadboy
     
    Jan 4, 2009 5:38 am PT
    jesus i only backed up Rock Star folder and not the microsoftxlive now i cant load my save... shouldve read this thread before i format computer.....
    jesus i only backed up Rock Star folder and not the microsoftxlive now i cant load my save... shouldve read this thread before i format computer.....
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