If you’re stuck in this digital purgatory, here is the "story" of how I broke through the wall and got back into the game. Chapter 1: The Ghost in the Files
: Right-click your Rockstar Games Launcher icon, go to Properties > Compatibility , and check the box for "Run this program as an administrator." Do the same for the game’s .exe file. Chapter 4: The Time Traveler’s Glitch
Software can be stubborn. If the Rockstar Games Launcher doesn't have the "permission" to talk to your hard drive, it simply gives up.