Difference between revisions of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas"
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===Game Crashes when Cars Explode=== | ===Game Crashes when Cars Explode=== | ||
This problem usually occurs on Windows Vista and Windows 7 when running the game with x32 graphics. The simplest solution is to run it in x16 graphics however the game will look much worse. To properly fix it, run the game in an older compatibility mode. To do this, right-click the .exe, open Properties and set the game to run in Windows 2000 compatiblity mode from the Compatibility tab. '''If running the steam version''' you will need to set the compatibility mode to Windows 2000 or Steam will not launch the game properly. You will likely find the .exe in: <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\grand theft auto San Andreas</pre> | This problem usually occurs on Windows Vista and Windows 7 when running the game with x32 graphics. The simplest solution is to run it in x16 graphics however the game will look much worse. To properly fix it, run the game in an older compatibility mode. To do this, right-click the .exe, open Properties and set the game to run in Windows 2000 compatiblity mode from the Compatibility tab. '''If running the steam version''' you will need to set the compatibility mode to Windows 2000 or Steam will not launch the game properly. You will likely find the .exe in: <pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\grand theft auto San Andreas</pre> | ||
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| + | ===Mouse Fails to Work=== | ||
| + | This is an issue where the mouse becomes inactive in game if the game is running on a multi core processor. To fix this start the game and alt tab to the desktop when the game initially opens, start the task manager and select processes. Select gta-sa.exe right click and select set affinity then uncheck all boxes except CPU 0, this will run the game one one core but the mouse will be unaffected then go back to the open game. *NOTE-This process must be repeated every time the game is initiated. | ||
==System Requirements== | ==System Requirements== | ||
Revision as of 18:09, 30 April 2012
Issues and Fixes
Game Crashes when Cars Explode
This problem usually occurs on Windows Vista and Windows 7 when running the game with x32 graphics. The simplest solution is to run it in x16 graphics however the game will look much worse. To properly fix it, run the game in an older compatibility mode. To do this, right-click the .exe, open Properties and set the game to run in Windows 2000 compatiblity mode from the Compatibility tab. If running the steam version you will need to set the compatibility mode to Windows 2000 or Steam will not launch the game properly. You will likely find the .exe in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\grand theft auto San Andreas
Mouse Fails to Work
This is an issue where the mouse becomes inactive in game if the game is running on a multi core processor. To fix this start the game and alt tab to the desktop when the game initially opens, start the task manager and select processes. Select gta-sa.exe right click and select set affinity then uncheck all boxes except CPU 0, this will run the game one one core but the mouse will be unaffected then go back to the open game. *NOTE-This process must be repeated every time the game is initiated.