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... We both exceed the required specs, both work in the IT industry, and so have no trouble getting the game to run. The problem specifically is that Rockstar Games have not validated my Social Club account, which as you pointed out in your review is required for Multiplayer.
I have sent two e-mails, and countless automated requests on their website, and still no validation! I rang their support line to be told that they did not deal with Social Club, as it was Take 2 that ran the helpline.
I'll be pursuing the matter further in an effort to get my money back, after all the product is not fit for purpose. To the real reason for writing, I strongly urge fellow readers not to buy this game.
The install is exceedingly lengthy, requiring both Games For Windows Live and Rockstar Social Club accounts to even get online. The game also uses SecureROM! To top it all, there is no decent joypad support, and I am having to try and borrow an XBOX 360 controller, do not buy this game if you don't have one yourself.
In fact, simply do not buy this game! I will never buy a Rockstar product again.
Generally, it can take around 10 minutes to receive your validation email after registering at the Social Club. If you do not receive your email you should disable your spam filtering and then try to resend the email by visiting https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/re ... ation.html. So users will not receive a validation email even after resending due to the fact that their ISP is "grey listing" our emails as spam. You should try disabling your spam filters and then resending the email. You can also try setting your email address at a generic mailbox like GMail, Yahoo mail or Hotmail. Finally, Blueyonder ISP users will almost always have a problem receiving our emails and should follow these steps:
1. log on to http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/selfcare (it will redirect to http://www.virginmedia.com/customers)
2. Click "Email" in the Customer zone home list on the left 3. Select the correct email address ending (@blueyonder.co.uk) from the menu and click "Send"
4. Enter email address and password to log in.
5. Click "Options" and then "Anti-spam and Antivirus Preferences"
6. Un-check "Enable spam checking"
7. Resend your validation email using the link
8. Re-check "Enable spam checking" AFTER you have received your validation email.
https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/re ... ation.html
Cheers,
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