This is not because of windows vista, It is because of your computer lacks the requirements to play GTA IV. Compare the requirements of the game and what your computer has. It may be because of your Graphics card, RAM, or other requirement your coputer doesn't have.
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its when the grand theft auto characters walk and drive cars real slow, also there voice deepens.
GTA Vice City can run on you HP mini laptop. However, it may be slow and choppy.
You cannot get a parachute in the game.You can though have one in san andreas.Apply a gravity mod that allows you to slow down the falling speed.
first plan where to land and then slow down your helicopter's speed and press R3 which works for the landing gear and then you can easily land the helicopter.
I'm the same too I'm sorry but there is no to fix it unless it's the PC version.
That depends on how fast your computer is and whether or not you bought it off Steam. If your computer is quite slow you might not be able to run GTA IV. If you bought it off Steam (and it's not the reason before) contact Steam, or look in their help section.
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If you mean increasing the "driving skills" bar, then you can increase it by getting a slow moving car and driving it around at a slow rate of speed. Also doing the taxi missions or vigilante missions will help. The fastest and easiest way to boost your driving skills is to wait until San Fierro is unlocked and then go to the driving school (it's a requirement for the story line).