chrisy_mac Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I've read about so so many people like myself that have installed San Andreas PC version, played once with no problems (some havent even had the chance to play it at all), but on the second attempt at running the game, a reading disc icon appears, it appears to be loading, sometimes a black screen will flash up for a second and then you are thrown back to the desktop. There are 2 ways I know of that fix this problem: 1. Delete "gta_sa.set" file from your "GTA San Andreas User Files" directory, it's located in "My Documents", and then try and run the game. If this doesn't work: 2. Ue the following steps... a) Make sure that your windows log-in account has a password, the change that you have to make doesn't allow a blank password to be entered. b) Second click "gta_san.exe" (usually in Program Files > Rockstar Games) > "Run As" > "The following user" c) Select the user you have a passoword for, type in password, press OK. d) Log out (if you dont the game runs really slow for some reason) 5. Log back in and play the game!! pete9516 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eep Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I have Win2K SP4, 1.5GB RAM, GeForce FX 6800 (71.89 driver) and GTASA crashes (in gta_sa.exe) before displaying its menu. It's never worked. I'm using Hoodlum's no-CD crack and have tried the Documents and Settings fix. There is no gta_sa.set file. My Windows account has a password (even tried running as Administrator). This game is majorly bugged... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eep Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 OK, I reinstalled GTASA with the default location (C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\) and included the radio stations (full install) and the game started fine. Now if I can get the random freezes/crashes to stop... Rockstar, test your stuff better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Your Nightmares Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Im havin the same problems. Im running on: Windows Xp Pro Service pack 2 S3Prosavage DDR Moblie AMD Athlon. Ive tried installing both with and without Audio. I tried chrisy_mac's steps and they didnt help. Btw Im sorry for Bumping this topic. Im in the need of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlesta Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I've read about so so many people like myself that have installed San Andreas PC version, played once with no problems (some havent even had the chance to play it at all), but on the second attempt at running the game, a reading disc icon appears, it appears to be loading, sometimes a black screen will flash up for a second and then you are thrown back to the desktop. There are 2 ways I know of that fix this problem: 1. Delete "gta_sa.set" file from your "GTA San Andreas User Files" directory, it's located in "My Documents", and then try and run the game. If this doesn't work: 2. Ue the following steps... a) Make sure that your windows log-in account has a password, the change that you have to make doesn't allow a blank password to be entered. b) Second click "gta_san.exe" (usually in Program Files > Rockstar Games) > "Run As" > "The following user" c) Select the user you have a passoword for, type in password, press OK. d) Log out (if you dont the game runs really slow for some reason) 5. Log back in and play the game!! Interesting idea about the log out log in thing. I think I'll link to that idea in my FAQ. If thats a problem then PM me. My FAQ is here: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?act=ST&f=137&t=195505 I also have some other things that can fix a ran once, wont run again problem. Like if you have alchohol 120% running, uninstalling that can fix it, and a few other things that you can try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Your Nightmares Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Nvm my last post. I finally go it to work with a 3d analizing program called 3d-Analzye. But thanx for the info in the above post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertrage Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 i have try what was posted but does not help at all! I install it and try to play it and nothing but a cd icon comes up for some secs. there was no gta_sa.set to delete. runing the recommened + for the game. and have a password and what not. So any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanandreasisfun Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 iv got the same problem but i can't even install mine. so ive obviously got a different problem. everywhere ive heard of this problem people have been able to install it just not play but mine won't even let me install it . it wont even process that theres even a disk in the drive Heeelppp!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorcozmoz Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 iv got the same problem but i can't even install mine. so ive obviously got a different problem. everywhere ive heard of this problem people have been able to install it just not play but mine won't even let me install it . it wont even process that theres even a disk in the drive Heeelppp!!! *exactly* my problem. I've been playing on my laptop for a while now, but wanted to install on my desktop and it doesn't even aknowledge a disk in the drive! I have a legit copy, my computer meets the specs, and R* tech support had no suggestions that worked I've also tried booting into Knoppix (just to see if it can even see the disk in the drive), and no luck there either. I've upgraded the firmware on my drive and still no change. This is very frustrating, does anyone have a fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maelstrom Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I've been playing on my laptop for a while now, but wanted to install on my desktop... Well since your laptop has no issue with it, you could try to enable filesharing on the latop and share it with your desktop and try the install from the network drive... first make sure your user names / passwords are the same on both machines On the laptop just rt-clik and select "sharing" and "share as" then call it "dvd" or something then make sure it is visable with "start --> run" type "cmd" then "ok" type the command "net share" and enter... you should see "dvd d:\" or something like that. Disable your firewall temporarily on both & get your laptop name by rt-clik on "my computer" and "properties" choose "computer name" should be "full computer name" go to the desktop and see if it works with "start --> run" then "\\laptop-host-name\dvd" and after a few secs it should open up a window and you could just run setup from there... do the full install Then get the "hoodlum no-cd / fixed exe" over at gamecopyworld.com and apply the fix, and you are up and running. Put your expensive game DVD away for safe keeping! no idea if it will work, good luck... mohammedameen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorcozmoz Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Well since your laptop has no issue with it, you could try to enable filesharing on the latop and share it with your desktop and try the install from the network drive... Worked like a charm. Good thinking, and thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanandreasisfun Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 hello again, Ive also got a laptop and it installs fine on there but i cant play it on my laptop...long story but anyways in the first step of enabling sharing where do u right click..iknow it sounds stupid but i suck with computers thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanandreasisfun Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 never mind i got smart and figured it out ...IM SO HAAPYY i owe u the biggest thanx ever ur the greatest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuZuKiE Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 wait, so how do you fix this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 wait, so how do you fix this? Don't bump old topics. Start a new topic stating your problem in detail. And read the pinned rules and posting requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosneves Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Well my problem is the same but I am running it on Vista and I could not even play once. When I installed fine and then I tried to play and it fakes loading then nothing happens. SAD (the saved files does not exist in documents and I am runnig the game as admin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Well my problem is the same but I am running it on Vista and I could not even play once. When I installed fine and then I tried to play and it fakes loading then nothing happens. SAD (the saved files does not exist in documents and I am runnig the game as admin) Try reinstalling your game into My Documents. It has been reported to work. You can also try Windows 98 compatibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Well my problem is the same but I am running it on Vista and I could not even play once. When I installed fine and then I tried to play and it fakes loading then nothing happens. SAD (the saved files does not exist in documents and I am runnig the game as admin) Disable the user account control, restart computer, and delete .set file (documents\gta san andreas user files) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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