saaavik Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I read about the same problem in the forum, but there was no solution. I got the classic version, installed fine, and worked fine first time with 1024x768. I then closed it, the next time I tried to open it, only menus work. The game closes without warnings. If reinstall it, works again only first time. Is there a way to make it work "twice". I have notebook with windows xp sp2... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sektor Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 (edited) gtadata\PLAYER_A.DAT gets saved incorrectly on some systems. GTA1 Launcher can fix your PLAYER_A.DAT file or you can use an older version of the GTA1 exe. That exe doesn't play music from the hard drive (only from a CD). Edited June 22, 2011 by Sektor Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=3978341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heihachi_73 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 The "classic" version - is this the one from Rockstar's site, or the original 1997 one for DOS/Win95. There might be a problem running the original version, but I haven't had the original version of GTA1 since my main computer was a Pentium 166 (@200MHz) with Windows 98 so I'd have no idea. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=3978467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saaavik Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Classic version means the freeware downloadable version Rockstar Classics. I still got the prob...but thanks for replies. Can I contact rockstar support with this problem, or there's no support for freeware versions? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=3980174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JernejL Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 DUDE just delete the PLAYER_A.DAT file! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=3980725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saaavik Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 (edited) I deleted the file, nothing changed, the game still crashes everytime i start it...DUDE Update:I installed origal versions of gta and gta london. No problems at all. The only problem:cd must be inserted to play the game... Edited December 24, 2006 by saaavik Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=3982904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sektor Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 (edited) The free version doesn't save the resolution setting, it always defaults to 800x600. The file PLAYER_A.dat becomes corrupt after the first run on some setups (none of mine). Edited September 4, 2007 by Sektor Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=3984526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saaavik Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 Well I got no ideal why it keeps crashing,i gave up! Now I'm using my original GTA games, with nocd patches...and please no banning I bought the games,so it is my right to use it with no cd patch. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=3997272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nablec00 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I am having the EXACT same problem! It's on my 166MHz Craptop. If anyone knows how to fix it I would be GLAD! Running only once is pointless! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=4035687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeol1987 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Very Very old topic, but i have the same problem. I have the CD anyway, so its no big deal. but yeah, i really dont know about this either. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=4159237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikofan112 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Will it work on my iMac? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=4216014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FulVal85 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 if you have 2 dvd/cd lettors you must disable the second, and enable audio digital. or use www.rockstargames.com/classics for download gta1 free edition, fully optimized for windows xp. i think also for windows vista. (?) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=4216757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anamon Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 (edited) Hey there There seem to be a few systems encountering that bug, mine being one of them too. The problem is indeed a corrupted PLAYER_A.DAT, although it seems dubious why the game garbles the file on some systems, but not on others. To fix it, you need to fire up your hex editor. As I am currently at a different computer with no GTA installed, I can't tell you the exact offset, but I'm sure it is not more than 10 bytes into the file. You'll have to compare to an original, working file to find the exact position (or ask me to go look). There are a lot of 00 bytes, but in a correct file, one of them should be a 60 byte. This has to be corrected manually every time you have played the game. I have programmed a little tool for myself, a launcher that does this automatically before starting the game. I'm thinking about making the tool a little more user-friendly and then releasing it to the public. I might also add a function to rename the mixed up audio tracks of the download version. I'll let you know if I get around to doing it. Edited July 1, 2007 by Anamon Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=4341333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FulVal85 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 i have same problem... i need a file player_a.dat fixed. where i can find it? i have windows vista ultimate 32 bit. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=4517858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sektor Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Try http://gtamp.com/GTA1/GTA1_player_a.zip , extract to your GTA1 gtadata folder. Edited September 4, 2007 by Sektor Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=4518987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Antonio Cipriani Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 (edited) There are 3 versions of GTA1, the Rockstar Collectors' Edition version, the Rockstar Classics version (downloaded from http://rockstargames.com/classics), and the original uncensored version for MS DOS released in 1997. All of them doesn't work in Vista (Problem existing in PLAYER_A.DAT file - BACKUP ORIGINAL FILE, AND RESTORE IT EVERYTIME YOU WANNA PLAY!) Both the Rockstar Games Collectors' Edition version and the Rockstar Classics version work on Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. All of them work on Windows 95. Only the Original, Uncensored version works on Windows 95 or MS DOS. Plus, GTA 2 (whether Rockstar Collectors' Edition version, Rockstar Classics version or original version) works on ALL MICROSOFT WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS except for Windows CE and Windows Mobile Operating Systems Also, GTA London 1969 and London 1961 works on Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, XP SP1, XP SP2 and Vista. IT DOESN'T WORK ON WINDOWS XP IF YOU HAVE A HIGH-END GRAPHICS CARD LIKE NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600GT or 8800 ULTRA. However, it works on Vista with a high-end graphics card, There you go, guys! All you need to know about the compatibility of the classic GTA games. SOURCE: http://www.hotdvl.co.nr Edited October 30, 2007 by Toni Antonio Cipriani Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1057236659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anamon Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Not necessarily true in every case... I have, on the same machine where I had the player datafile problem before, re-installed Windows Vista and the Rockstar Classics version, and this time I never had the problem yet. Also, I installed the original version from my CD under Vista and it also worked fine. You say "original uncensored version" - are the Classics and/or Collector's Edition somehow censored? That would be new to me. I have played both the original and the Classics version and didn't notice any differences Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1057242345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FulVal85 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 (edited) try to install free version of gta1 in this folder: c:\gta edit: doesn't work -.- whyyyyyyyyyyy??? edit2: ok i have tested dos version of gta1 and i have edited on file dosbox.conf IPX and changed false with true. now i can use dos version of gta1 also online! is very simple. is required port 213 udp you must use these command: ipxnet startserver ipxnet stopserver ipxnet connect xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (ip) ipxnet disconnect Edited December 24, 2007 by FulValBot Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1057323487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FulVal85 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 use this files every times when you join gta1. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=115XM8CX extract it and put gtafixer.exe on gta1 folder. this file fix also a bug on gta1's musics. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1057401457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian001 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 There are 3 versions of GTA1, the Rockstar Collectors' Edition version, the Rockstar Classics version (downloaded from http://rockstargames.com/classics), and the original uncensored version for MS DOS released in 1997. All of them doesn't work in Vista (Problem existing in PLAYER_A.DAT file - BACKUP ORIGINAL FILE, AND RESTORE IT EVERYTIME YOU WANNA PLAY!) Both the Rockstar Games Collectors' Edition version and the Rockstar Classics version work on Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows ME. All of them work on Windows 95. Only the Original, Uncensored version works on Windows 95 or MS DOS. Plus, GTA 2 (whether Rockstar Collectors' Edition version, Rockstar Classics version or original version) works on ALL MICROSOFT WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS except for Windows CE and Windows Mobile Operating Systems Also, GTA London 1969 and London 1961 works on Windows 95, 98, 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, XP SP1, XP SP2 and Vista. IT DOESN'T WORK ON WINDOWS XP IF YOU HAVE A HIGH-END GRAPHICS CARD LIKE NVIDIA GEFORCE 8600GT or 8800 ULTRA. However, it works on Vista with a high-end graphics card, There you go, guys! All you need to know about the compatibility of the classic GTA games. SOURCE: http://www.hotdvl.co.nr That isn't true. I've managed to get GTA1 (not the free one), GTA London 1969, and GTA2 (free edition) working under Vista. But for the love of me, I can't get GTA London 1961 to even extract. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1057408740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litude Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I was quite surprised to see that even after these years there still isn't an easy and convenient fix for this problem. I have been using a quite simple and convenient patch by myself for quite sometime but decided to do some quick modifications and whip it up for a release in case someone else than me also hates having to click on another exe before starting the game itself Basically, you unzip the downloaded archive into the main game folder (not wino, not gtadata, but the main folder). Then double click on setup and when it asks you if you want to patch the game you write "yes". It should take only a few seconds for the patching to finish and then you are free to play GTA from the "Grand Theft Auto.exe" file in the WINO folder like you always have The SETUP.EXE, GTAFIX._1 and GTAFIX.BIN files can be removed after installation is complete, but you will lose the ability to uninstall and reinstall the patch afterwards from SETUP.EXE though. Enjoy! Download Link 1 Download Link 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1058379830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Fantastic Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I was quite surprised to see that even after these years there still isn't an easy and convenient fix for this problem. I have been using a quite simple and convenient patch by myself for quite sometime but decided to do some quick modifications and whip it up for a release in case someone else than me also hates having to click on another exe before starting the game itself Basically, you unzip the downloaded archive into the main game folder (not wino, not gtadata, but the main folder). Then double click on setup and when it asks you if you want to patch the game you write "yes". It should take only a few seconds for the patching to finish and then you are free to play GTA from the "Grand Theft Auto.exe" file in the WINO folder like you always have The SETUP.EXE, GTAFIX._1 and GTAFIX.BIN files can be removed after installation is complete, but you will lose the ability to uninstall and reinstall the patch afterwards from SETUP.EXE though. Enjoy! Download Link 1 Download Link 2 Thanks man! I was getting so frustrated when I couldn't get GTA1 to work, this worked perfectly, thanks! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1058788149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooyi_khafan Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 HI That helps me BUT i have problem . the menus is fix but when i select the liberty city games is run but the screen is static. what i do ? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1058948982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunks Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 hi guys, i have the same problem, but if i run the GTAfixe before run the game, i can play without any problem. by the way, theres any way to creat a shortcut to run GTAfixe and GTA game ate the same time? tks Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1059467813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xegethra Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) ok that fix seemed to work. my game always plays now buuut since i didnt get to really play the downloaded from the site version at all until now....i notice the audio is different. like how in the pick up trucks that country song doesnt play, its some other tune...is that the fix's work or roackstar?...just wondering also i dont know why but the radio in the cars cuts off after about 3 minutes or so into play....any reason for this? Edited October 14, 2009 by Xegethra Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1059559874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTHCND Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Where's the gta file/folder where the corrupt player thing is? Also reinstalling the game doesn't even work for me... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1059604224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-$hep Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto\GTADATA Look for file PLAYER_A.DAT I don't know what GTA does if it doesn't find it but probably will just create new one. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1059604287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTHCND Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I was quite surprised to see that even after these years there still isn't an easy and convenient fix for this problem. I have been using a quite simple and convenient patch by myself for quite sometime but decided to do some quick modifications and whip it up for a release in case someone else than me also hates having to click on another exe before starting the game itself Basically, you unzip the downloaded archive into the main game folder (not wino, not gtadata, but the main folder). Then double click on setup and when it asks you if you want to patch the game you write "yes". It should take only a few seconds for the patching to finish and then you are free to play GTA from the "Grand Theft Auto.exe" file in the WINO folder like you always have The SETUP.EXE, GTAFIX._1 and GTAFIX.BIN files can be removed after installation is complete, but you will lose the ability to uninstall and reinstall the patch afterwards from SETUP.EXE though. Enjoy! Download Link 1 Download Link 2 When ever I try to start the game it says "Windows cannot find 'GTAFIX'. <ake sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again." Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1059604316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTHCND Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) Duplicate post. Edited March 11, 2011 by Sektor Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1059604824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCstuntman Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) When ever I try to start the game it says "Windows cannot find 'GTAFIX'. <ake sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again." Same thing for me. I'm running Vista. Help? Edited March 11, 2011 by Sektor Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/263148-gta-1-runs-only-once/?do=findComment&comment=1059638355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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