San Andreas on Windows Vista

[RIPER]

Theres not any Problem but a little sound crash for me(after a while) and Cinematic Framerate Downs.

[FlipYourWig]

Got two problems, the first, it crashes now and then. This is really annoying when i am collecting tags etc. Second, this isn't a big crisis really, but my my mouse stops working sometimes in the game. Haven't read thru the thread but, is there any Vista patch available that fix these problems?

[ajb123644]

Got two problems, the first, it crashes now and then. This is really annoying when i am collecting tags etc. Second, this isn't a big crisis really, but my my mouse stops working sometimes in the game. Haven't read thru the thread but, is there any Vista patch available that fix these problems?

Um no sorry there isnt, rockstar have failed to do anything about GTA SA on the pc for Vista. I think we will just have to put up with the annoying crashes and stuff, problem is everyone gets different crashes I have the same ones as you though.

[Dimrain47]

soo, the conclusion is? vista works perfectly, or it crashes and has bugs, etc?

[ajb123644]

soo, the conclusion is? vista works perfectly, or it crashes and has bugs, etc?

Well Vista itself is runnning well just the older games and programs, some of them work fine but they happen to crash after a while for some random reason.

[Ring_of_Fire]

SA worked on the 1st try for me on a fresh Vista Home Premium. No problems at all. Was just a matter of updating the drivers.

 

CPU: Athlon 64 3200+

RAM: 1GB

Graphics: Radeon X1950

Motherboard: RS480

Chipset: Radeon Xpress 200

 

And my computer, it's rated 4.1 compared to people with Core2 Duos/GeForce 8's and still struggling to run SA on Vista...

Edited September 12, 2007 by Ring_of_Fire

[ajb123644]

SA worked on the 1st try for me on a fresh Vista Home Premium. No problems at all. Was just a matter of updating the drivers.

 

CPU: Athlon 64 3200+

RAM: 1GB

Graphics: Radeon X1950

Motherboard: RS480

Chipset: Radeon Xpress 200

 

And my computer, it's rated 4.1 compared to people with Core2 Duos/GeForce 8's and still struggling to run SA on Vista...

My computer rating was about a 5 or something like that I think I dont know I will find out for you

[cold fusion 33]

Recently upgraded to Vista Ultimate and everything is running absolutely fine.

Specs:

Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.53ghz

RAM: 512mb

32 bit operating system

 

[Fubu]

San Andreas and Vice City works perfectly on both of my computers. My portable computer is Windows Vista, and San Andreas, also Vice City are actualy with better graphics and such things on Vista.

[Ring_of_Fire]

REDIRECT -> http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=307992

Edited February 12, 2008 by Ring_of_Fire

[rudy_eilabouni]

i got two comps one big and a lap top the big one got xp and the lap top gt vista i run on vista and xp and it's works allmost the same but it was fastest on vista because my lap top is so fast and the big one is too slow the ram 346

 

notes: my lap top is gateway too!!

Edited September 14, 2007 by rudy_eilabouni

[nealmac]

I believe there are compatability issues regarding SA and Vista, but I think they're quite minimal. As far as I'm aware, for the most part it should work fine.

[lord_Firestar]

I to run it on vista, and finding that it seems to run better than it di on xpsp2 if anything it seems to run to fast, the only problem I have found is that the screen savar cuts in.

 

system secs are

Acer Aspire 1690 Laptop

Windows Vista Ultimate

Rating 3.8

Processor: Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.86GHz 1.87GHz

Ram 1022MB

Video: ATI x700

 

as you can see it's nothing special, but gta seems to fly

 

[nealmac]

I to run it on vista, and finding that it seems to run better than it di on xpsp2 if anything it seems to run to fast, the only problem I have found is that the screen savar cuts in.

 

system secs are

Acer Aspire 1690 Laptop

Windows Vista Ultimate

Rating 3.8

Processor: Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.86GHz 1.87GHz

Ram 1022MB

Video: ATI x700

 

as you can see it's nothing special, but gta seems to fly

Thats a pretty ok setup, and I'm not surprised that SA runs well on it.

[Ring_of_Fire]

The thing that's annoying about Vista even with UAC disabled is that it never close down the process properly whenever my games crash. It caused an issue where San Andreas would crash during the loading bar giving out a black screen, and the mouse would not work. The fix was to close down the process in Task Manager and relanch my game.

 

And I did not have this problem in XP.

[lord_Firestar]

I'm lucky in that I have not had that problem with sa, but have had it on other games.

[ajb123644]

Screenshots & Solutions post!

 

Evidence of San Andreas running on Vista

 

Saves are present.

 

No crash on startup or in-game. No graphic corruption. No black roads

 

 

The Solutions:

 

Mouse won't respond.

Fix -> Run game in Windows XP SP2 compatibility and then delete [.set] file. Alternatively, go into Task Manager and you should see more than one "gta_sa.exe" process!!! Close 'em down and relaunch San Andreas.

 

CJ cannot jump.

Fix -> Don't use 98 compatibility. Use XP SP2 when on Vista. You'll also have to delete [.set] file.

 

nVidia logo doesn't fade away and I can't see the San Andreas intro (black screen).

Fix -> Turn off AA (anti aliasing) in Display Setup or use a resolution under 1280x1024. Some Vista Catalyst/ForceWare drivers causes the game to not properly render the AA properly all alone by itself. What you need to do instead is to force AA-AF. Don't choose options like "Application Preference", assuming the game you are running wasn't meant for Vista.

 

San Andreas crashes 1/2 way through.

Fix -> This could be the UAC feature in Vista where you must have administrative privileges. A restart should clear it up. If it occurs again, then disable the feature completely, run game in XP compatibility and delete [.set] file. Also, you might need to uncheck "Run As Administrator" when you are editing the properties for the [gta_sa.exe] file. Another contributor is that you most likely have more than one "gta_sa.exe" process running at the same time - go into Task Manager and close 'em down. Try to run the game again.

 

Graphic Corruptions/Black Roads.

Fix -> Download the "nomorehotcoffee" patch here -> http://nomorehotcoffee.com. Also update your Vista graphics driver, delete [.set] file, and reset ForceWare/Catalyst back to their factory defaults Now make sure to set the resolution you want to 32-bit and reconfigure the graphics settings to your preference. As a last resort, try a Windows XP driver.

 

LOD/Road quality problems.

Fix -> Max out the draw distance, brightness, visual/texture fx quality, and other settings in "Display Setup" such as AA (anti-aliasing), This can be also done in your graphics card's control companion center, where you can even max out the AF (anisotropic filtering) and the mipmaps to clear out all the jaggy edges.

 

Where are my ******* saves?

 

Windows XP compatiblity = C:\Users\"Your account"\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files

Windows Vista = C:\Users\"Your account"\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files

Windows 98/Me compatibility = C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files

 

(Remember to do a Windows Search if you can't locate your saves: When you are in the "Search Results" window, click Advanced Search and change "Indexed Locations" to your C:\Local hard drive. Now search for "GTASAsf".)

 

 

Note: You do not need to use 3D Analyze! You shouldn't have to (just update the drivers and that's all) - I have San Andreas running perfectly well on Vista without graphics corruption as seen in the above screenshots. Well here's the download link anyway for people who still want to emulate some graphical features for their crappy GPU... http://www.3dfxzone.it/dir/tools/3d_analyze/download/

I'll answer to anybody who have any further questions and comments...

Hey cool, thanks for all that information, sounds like you know a hell of a lot about it all, where did you find all that out?

[Ring_of_Fire]

 

Hey cool, thanks for all that information, sounds like you know a hell of a lot about it all, where did you find all that out?

From my own experience and mind... my Windows Vista/San Andreas mind!

[houndofdeath]

ok, i have this game, and im getting the black screen then crash to desktop problem. i am running vista, (and obviously directx 10), with a nvidia 8600gt 256mb vid card. can anyone tell me wtf is going wrong? had this game ages ago, and finished it. recently upgraded to vista, and the 8600. first game ive had a problem with. any help would be greatly appreciated

 

Edit: i also have the very latest nvidia drivers, so that cant be the problem

 

second edit: also, ive tried all the solutions you provided ring_of_fire, and nothing fixed it. i turned off anti-aliasing, turned my resolution both in-game and externally to 800x600 16 bit, ran in xp compatibility, 2000 compatibility, 98 compatibility, deleted the .set file, checked and i never had more than 1 copy of SA running, downloaded the patch, and lastly, updated my drivers. none of the above worked. it is seriously frustrating me. a couple questions tho. A. how can i get the windows xp video card drivers to run on vista? when i try to install, it says the drivers are only meant to run on windows xp or 2000, and the install will be aborted. also, wat is the UAC? and lastly, how do i reset the catalyst/forceware thing?

Edited September 21, 2007 by houndofdeath

[Ring_of_Fire]

 

checked and i never had more than 1 copy of SA running

I meant more than one process after game shuts down! Not more than one copy or more more than one instance of San Andreas in your taskbar!

 

How-to:

 

1. Disable UAC in Control Panel (Windows Vista logo button -> Control Panel -> Security Center. You can also disable UAC in "User Accounts".

2. Restart computer

3. Launch San Andreas. If it crash to the desktop, delete [.set] file, change compatibility to Windows 98, right-click your taskbar and select "Task Manager". Find the [gta_sa.exe] process and close it down. Now try to launch again one more time!

 

 

im getting the black screen then crash to desktop problem.

Just so that I know, go into Control Panel and select "Programs and Features". Is your San Andreas 4.68GB in size???

 

I've updated the "Vista Screenshots & Solutions" post on the previous page (5) for reference and to clean out the confusions: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtop...dpost&p=4537502 AJ, you can edit out my screenshots post. Link to it next time, cuz you know I'll be updating it?

Edited September 21, 2007 by Ring_of_Fire

[houndofdeath]

just a couple things. thanks ring_of_fire for ur help. wat i did was i went out and purchased a new gtasa, and for some f*cked up reason it worked fine. i knew wat you meant by having more than 1 instance of gta_sa.exe running btw man. and no, the copy i had was 4.57gb. hmmmmmm..... ty anyway for ur help man

[Frisk]

Guys,im trying to get SA working but i have one of two problems.

Either while playing,i get the blue screen.

Or it does this thing where the game freezes,i can see my cursor and move it around,but nothing else responds.

 

Anyway to get it working?

[Ring_of_Fire]

 

Or it does this thing where the game freezes,i can see my cursor and move it around,but nothing else responds.

 

Anyway to get it working?

 

That's normal, because it's a crash. To reduce it, disable UAC and run the game in Windows 98/Me compatibility mode.

 

 

Guys,im trying to get SA working but i have one of two problems.

Either while playing,i get the blue screen of death.

Any screenshot? That looks like a graphics driver problem.

 

Read this for reference: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtop...dpost&p=4537502

[[MW]JuGGaLo]

for the poeple with the shades of alphabet and other crashes you need to update your drivers.. =/ here is a couple websites dedicated to Nvidia and ATi graphics cards... for Nvidia:http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

for ATi:http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html

just select your model and operating system and download... should be fixed and working well after you install good luck ^^

[Stefan.]

I don't have San Andreas on Vista, instead I have it on my XP Home computer. I have a laptop with Vista, and I'm thinking about installing it. Should I try and install it?

[lord_Firestar]

you can only try, I've been running it on vista for about a month, i have got UAC disabled, but on did that so I could access the nas drives, I don't know if that is why I have not had the troubles of others, I am also not running in compatibility mode, and saying that I've just noticed that the copy I'm running has now put it's self in the game folder, the only thing is that it has not got a rating, apart from the shortcut saying that it's the AO version.

 

The only trouble I have is that I'm using a controller, and if I don't move the mouse every so offen the screen saver cuts in, 9/10 it's in the middle of a fight when I can least afford to have it cut in.

[Ring_of_Fire]

 

The only trouble I have is that I'm using a controller, and if I don't move the mouse every so offen the screen saver cuts in, 9/10 it's in the middle of a fight when I can least afford to have it cut in.

Just disable the screensaver when you are playing games. Things you may try is to experinment with the different compatibility options for the game such as "Disable Visual Themes" under the "Dispaly settings" heading, Windows 98/Me mode, etc.

 

 

you can only try

No. You can also get it to work!

 

 

the only thing is that it has not got a rating, apart from the shortcut saying that it's the AO version.

There's a Game Wizard Explorer somewhere in the Windows Vista start menu. Go there and click on San Andreas. You should see it is the AO version. Also, you might have the option of giving it a rating manually (since of course Microsoft may not have found a rating for it in its database servers.

 

 

I don't have San Andreas on Vista, instead I have it on my XP Home computer. I have a laptop with Vista, and I'm thinking about installing it. Should I try and install it?

Yes of course...why not? It's going to work because I got it working: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtop...dpost&p=4537502

[Dimrain47]

my sa on vista works perfectly, I use xp compatibility, and delete the set file, and it works normally

[Ring_of_Fire]

 

my sa on vista works perfectly, I use xp compatibility, and delete the set file, and it works normally 

Trust me dude! Windows XP/2000/NT/2003 Server compatibilities are all the same (tested and approved!) It is recommended to use Windows 98/Me compatibility or else the game will crash alot and your mouse will freeze. You'll also have to manually end the "gta_sa.exe" process after a crash since the game will not run if there is still more than one instance of San Andreas running.

 

I am saying this for your own San Andreas experince and good since there are times it won't work normally on XP compatibility, etc. as they are all similiar to having compatibility turned off. Windows 98/Me mode is where the difference lies.

 

The only time when you change compatibility modes to XP (or turn it off completely) is when the program says specifically that it cannot run on Windows 98 because it is not supported. For example, change the comaptibility for VC/SA to Windows 95 and you'll get the following message:

 

 

Grand Theft Auto VC/SA cannot run on Windows 95.

If you don't believe me: Install VCMP or SAMP on Vista and try all the compatibility modes except for Windows 95/98. Run the client and exit. A crash occurs. And interesting thing to note is that it works fine on "Windows 95" comaptibility! This simply shows how compatibility mode emulation suck at times.

Edited October 1, 2007 by Ring_of_Fire

[ajb123644]

my sa on vista works perfectly, I use xp compatibility, and delete the set file, and it works normally 

Trust me dude! Windows XP/2000/NT/2003 Server compatibilities are all the same (tested and approved!) It is recommended to use Windows 98/Me compatibility or else the game will crash alot and your mouse will freeze. You'll also have to manually end the "gta_sa.exe" process after a crash since the game will not run if there is still more than one instance of San Andreas running.

 

I am saying this for your own San Andreas experince and good since there are times it won't work normally on XP compatibility, etc. as they are all similiar to having compatibility turned off. Windows 98/Me mode is where the difference lies.

 

The only time when you change compatibility modes to XP (or turn it off completely) is when the program says specifically that it cannot run on Windows 98 because it is not supported. For example, change the comaptibility for VC/SA to Windows 95 and you'll get the following message:

 

 

Grand Theft Auto VC/SA cannot run on Windows 95.

If you don't believe me: Install VCMP or SAMP on Vista and try all the compatibility modes except for Windows 95/98. Run the client and exit. A crash occurs. And interesting thing to note is that it works fine on "Windows 95" comaptibility! This simply shows how compatibility mode emulation suck at times.

Your saying set compatibility mode to windows XP?