[XLIVE] Disable = true Online = false Logging = false SavePath = .\saves\ Save it as xlive.ini (ensure it's not xlive.ini.txt ).
; Change save game folder (optional) SavePath = .\saves\ xlive.ini download
| Source | Example File | Trust Level | |--------|--------------|--------------| | | Ultimate ASI Loader by ThirteenAG | ✅ High | | PCGamingWiki | Links to clean GFWL removers | ✅ High | | Nexus Mods (for specific games) | GTA IV XLiveLess | ✅ Medium-High | | GTAForums / Mod DB | Archived XLiveLess releases | ⚠️ Check file hashes | [XLIVE] Disable = true Online = false Logging
[XLIVE] ; Set to true to disable GFWL entirely Disable = true ; Set to false if you want to keep online (not recommended) Online = false | | SavePath | custom path | Use
| Parameter | Value | Effect | |-----------|-------|--------| | Disable | true | Bypasses GFWL login. | | Online | false | Prevents game from trying to connect to GFWL servers. | | SavePath | custom path | Use .\ for game root or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GameTitle\Saves . | | Logging | false | Disables log file creation (keeps folder clean). |
1. What is xlive.ini ? xlive.ini is a configuration file associated with Games for Windows Live (GFWL) – a now-defunct online gaming service by Microsoft. After GFWL was shut down, many older games (e.g., GTA IV , Fallout 3 , Batman: Arkham Asylum ) stopped working correctly or required a live login.
; Logging for debugging Logging = false