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Steps to locate issues with GTA V
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Detecting GTA V Issues

Every 5 seconds, GTA V "stutters." The problem does not occur when disconnected from the network.

Also, of interest, The Sims 4 experiences a similar issue.

Detect A Keylogger

The WikiHow article is pretty good. Check for the following processes.

AcroTray
Delayed launcher

Also review Start-up.

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The Autoruns utility from Sysinternals can provide a more comprehensive view.

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Fake Steam DLL

A version of steam_api64.dll may have been hijacked. Use the Microsoft dumpbin utility.

dumpbin /exports C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto V\steam_api64.dll

Network

Start in Safe Mode with Networking. Hit F8 at Power On.

See also; How to detect if a Keylogger is installed?

Phone Home?

Try to detect rogue programs attempting to "phone home." Unplug the Ethernet cable and disable wireless, then monitor outbound connections with TCPView.

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Rootkit

Check for a rootkit.

Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit Beta

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gkhays commented May 17, 2020

Windows 10 Startup tasks.

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gkhays commented May 17, 2020

TCPView v3.05

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gkhays commented May 17, 2020

Autoruns v13.96

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