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Piles of info in link (on recovering, livechat, unlinking info, etc) -
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/271590/discussions/0/5841781924528022951/#c5841781924528030605

42.7+gb difference - and that is just dlc content, not what came with base game.

That said, to op, there are ways around the updates - like disabling automatic updates 'and' putting steam into offline mode to play single player, updates/downgrades, 'other methods', shenanigans with steamdb.info, and even/used to be some mods. Haven't personally tested this exact scenario (but it is something that fixes basically the same situation) but you could likely get an 'updated' appmanifest_271590.acf from a friend - and throw that into steam/steamapps with steam closed after the friend updated gta5 - and skip putting steam into offline. (infact, I usually upload that file 'here' within 2-6 hours of an update)

You could even go delete those dlcpacks if you wanted to recover some space - located in steam/steamapps/common/gtav/update/x64/dlcpacks - mp* folders. However, any verify files/future update will likely try to redownload it all again. Be sure you are prepared to never have that happen again to bypass their keeping storymode/online a 'seamless' 1 launch transition. The store page did say - requirements would change over time, hdd space included.

Also, if you intend on only modding storymode - some of the mp dlcs may be required - depending on what mods you install. For modding, it really is easier to just keep the entire game install - as who knows what some storymode modders have put, or forgot, in their mods.

But yes, size/bloat-combination of sp/mp has been a major complaint for a very long time.


One of 'original' links - https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/271590/discussions/0/3463849349657905246/#c3463849349658001403

Generally a small problem but can have a few different causes.

Easiest test/fix - is to rename my documents / rockstar games / gta v to -old.
Test. This resets settings, saves, permissions, and clears potentially corrupt files.

There is also the potential for lack of admin/perms - try R* launcher, or steam as admin. This includes launching the game from within steam, not the launcher. Onedrive/controlled folder access also have potential to cause this. Preferably you just whitelist/exclude/allow access for things in controlled folder access. For onedrive, don't use it, disable it - to do tests, or just configure it not to backup my docs / rockstar games / gta v. Typically isn't useful anyway.


If you can open the R*/social club websites - the above should be tested first. If you cannot open them - then there is the standard power off modem/router 5-30 mins, overnight, test vpn, firewall, av,security, change dns, contact ISP, etc. Other links cover this better.

New user?
Restart steam. Steam should be auto supplying this.
Else, rightclick the game - manage cd keys.

You can only use the key once. It may of auto tied to a different social club account. If your steam is already linked via RDR2, LANoire, Maxpayne3. Make sure you are on the correct steam account.


If you've owned and played the game for days/weeks/months/years and the error has magically appeared - it can be for a variety of other reasons ----- this include wrong date/time/timezone on pc/possibly relative to SC profile info, background programs (cleanboot windows via msconfig), server issues (may have to wait/check server status/try later), connectivity issues, bloatware (clean), malware/adware (clean, it happens), av/security (some av/sec software can erroneously cause issues with gtav, especially if they recently updated), ip/dns/isp/regional issues, os issues, and more. Can be annoying to troubleshoot depending on cause.


May have better luck with this link in some cases -
https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/200013306?step=ec1acf27



Old-
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/271590/discussions/0/3767858179339102422/#c3767858179339113229

Since you didn't detail 'what' those videos had you do - I suggest you 'reset' everything. (this of course has other possible issues)

Do it all til you get to 'test' ---- before actually testing -

Open c / program files / rockstar games / launcher - rightclick each .exe / application in there - properties, compatability, remove 'run as admin' checkmark - hit ok.
This is the default location - it may not be what was used. You'll have to find correct one. Same for all the others below.

Open c / program files / rockstar games / social club - rightclick each .exe / application in there - properties, compatability, remove 'run as admin' checkmark - hit ok.

Rightclick gtav in steam, properties, local files, browse local files - rightclick each .exe / application in there - properties, compatability, remove 'run as admin' checkmark - hit ok.

Open c / program files x86 / steam - rightclick steam.exe - remove the run as admin like all the rest. IF you do remove 'run as admin' for steam.exe , exit steam , open it back up.

Test.

Doesn't work? KEEP READING.

Exit steam. Rightclick steam, run steam as admin - try again.
If it works - you can set the steam exe/icon to run as admin to reverse undoing it.
*Some users may find they need to set steam, R* launcher, social club, and gta5 .exe's to run as admin. Some are capable of skipping steam, right to launcher. You must be methodical undoing it all, and testing.



Old thread - https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/271590/discussions/0/3475107714843630491/#c3475107714843738265