How Do I Play Grand Theft Auto IV With No CD?

Avoid using CDs while playing your favorate video games.

The Windows computer version of the popular Grand Theft Auto IV is the only gaming platform that uses a CD during gameplay (the PlayStation version uses a DVD). However, if you are on the go or just don't like switching in game CDs into a computer constantly there is a way to actually play the Grand Theft Auto IV video game without the CD. You just need to adjust how you install the game onto your computer.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Game installation CD

Instructions

1. Insert the Grand Theft Auto IV video game CD into the disc drive of the computer. Wait a moment for the options display window to load.

2. Select "Install" from the list of options, and the Grand Theft Auto IV installation wizard loads onto the screen.

3. Accept the user license agreement, then click "Next" for both the installation name and location.

4. Choose "Complete" install when asked what form of installation you want. A complete install tells the computer to import all data necessary for the game from the CD. Selecting one of the other options forces you to use the CD during game play (however the installation size is smaller).

5. Click "Install" and the game installs onto the computer. Once complete (a prompt window appears, stating the installation has finished) you may remove the CD from the disc drive and begin playing Grand Theft Auto IV, disc free.

References

• Gamespot: Grand Theft Auto IV for PC