What are you running? (Steam, Complete Edition, or downgraded 1.0.7.0?) Are you using any other mods like FusionFix or ICEnhancer?
GTA 4 Cutscene Audio Files: Download, Fix, and Install Guide
This article provides a comprehensive guide on downloading, installing, and fixing GTA 4 audio issues.
| Problem | Possible Fix | | :--- | :--- | | | One player found the solution was to stop the "Nahimic+" process running in Windows, as it was conflicting with the game's audio. | | No voices or odd sound looping | Try disabling full-screen optimizations in Windows. Right-click on the game's .exe file, go to Properties > Compatibility, and check the box for "Disable full-screen optimizations". | | General sound issues | Ensure you are using the correct Windows audio drivers. Some players have resolved long-standing issues by switching their primary audio device to "Realtek Audio Driver". | | Stuttering in cutscenes | You can try creating a commandline.txt file in your main game directory. Add the line -frameLimit 1 to lock the framerate, or -novblank to disable V-Sync, which can sometimes solve audio desync problems. |
Confirm that audio does not abruptly cut off after two or three seconds. Troubleshooting Common Audio Issues
Right-click the sound icon in Windows taskbar > Sounds > Properties > Enhancements > Disable all enhancements.