Matrix1337 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) well i tried re=installing, and using every capatability option, and still no change, and my video card, or "adapter" as my vista system refers to it, is an intell (insert numbers here)G Chipset Family EDIT: My Graphics "Adapter" is an Intel® 82945G Express Chipset Family, and i called support to verify i had completely up-to-date stuff, and the guy said i did so im at a loss Edited January 17, 2008 by Matrix1337 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057413710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPearson Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I had issues with version 1 of San andreas in vista. Since i wasnt able to update it i couldnt play, I bought it off steam and its pretty much fine. Every now and again it will crash but its definatly playable. whats more painfull is all the workaround to mod the gta.img file Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057416344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring_of_Fire Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Solution to random crashes and mouse lock-ups is here: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=307676 | http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=307992 Edited February 12, 2008 by Ring_of_Fire Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057416527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Solution to random crashes and mouse lock-ups is here: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=307676 I had a few mouse lockups when running SA On my vista (Which has 4GB RAM, Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT 256MB, 3.0GHZ Intel Pentium 4 now). I find pausing the game then continue playing helps, but when the mouse stops working and you pause the game may get stuck and freeze. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057417808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil weasel Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Had letters and pixils problems Found out that most under 1200$ computers with Vista have underpowered Video cards. Replaced the video card and now I can see for miles with the graphics cranked to full power in the game. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057419057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring_of_Fire Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) REDIRECT -> http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=307992 Edited February 12, 2008 by Ring_of_Fire Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057419749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipswich58 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Go to the System Requirements LAb site. >Here<. Just select San Andreas from the list! I'm running Vista and the test say i can run the game. (I've ordered the game and will be playing it soon!) Thomas Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057443355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 That is the best option. If you're wondering how high the bar at the top got (higher the smoother the game will be, here is what i got) It's good how it tells you if you meeted the minimum or recommended requirements http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3961/canyourunitkc7.jpg That is what i got. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057443549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipswich58 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I only just got past the minimum bar! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057443720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I only just got past the minimum bar! No problem, just lower the display settings. Can you please post your system specs? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057443723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggzbunny Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 ok just wana add, i got vista had crashing problems as i couldnt start it all the time, so from advise from some nice people here changed to windows 98 compatability mode and it sorted it out! probably re post but most people said use xp but it works better with 98, Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057443941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isonis Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 GTA SA works here on Vista. 4GB of Ram... 1.86 dual core... 256 MB Nivida graphics card. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057444697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipswich58 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) I only just got past the minimum bar! No problem, just lower the display settings. Can you please post your system specs? My system specs: Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home premiumMicroprocessor 1.60 GHz Intel® Celeron® M Processor 420Microprocessor Cache Level 2 cache 1 MBMemory 1024 MB DDR2 533 MHz (2 x 512 MB)Memory Max up to 2 GB DDR2Video Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950Video Memory up to 128 MB (shared)Hard Drive 80 GB 5400 rpmMultimedia Drive Super Multi DVD Writer (+/-R +/-RW) with Double Layer supportDisplay 15.4” WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800)Fax/Modem High speed 56K modemNetwork Card Ethernet 10/100BT integrated network interfaceWireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLANSound Altec Lansing® speakers; 3D Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound 16 bit integrated Edited January 28, 2008 by ipswich58 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057445069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I think it's the graphics and processor. Try getting a nvidia card, you can get The Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT 256MB For £70 here. Great graphics card. Processor, try a pentium 4, try and make sure it is at least 2.0GHZ, Or higher. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057447697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEnigma Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 SA Version 1 (the original) works smooth as silk on my system C2D E6750...overclocked to 3.0GHz 2GB RAM Factory OC'ed HD 3850 (512MB) from VisionTek (Highest Vista scores I've seen on any machine.....5.7 Processor, 5.9 everything else) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057463128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 SA Version 1 (the original) works smooth as silk on my system C2D E6750...overclocked to 3.0GHz 2GB RAM Factory OC'ed HD 3850 (512MB) from VisionTek (Highest Vista scores I've seen on any machine.....5.7 Processor, 5.9 everything else) That's great. Your specs are better then mine, better card, processor and same amount of RAM. Are you able to turn the display settings to the highest and play without lag? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057463218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEnigma Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 That's great. Your specs are better then mine, better card, processor and same amount of RAM. Are you able to turn the display settings to the highest and play without lag? Yeah....Anti-Aliasing is at 3, resolution 1440x900x32 (max resolution of my 19" LCD). I've noticed though that in the cities, even w/all my modded cars, the difference is only slight. Getting out into the country though is where I start to notice a more substantial difference. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057463579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hym. Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I just bought a laptop with Vista a week ago, and so far San Andreas works fine on it. Vista Home Premium, if it makes a difference. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057463913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb123644 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi, I'm trying to run GTA:SA on my laptop with the following hardware: Vista Ultimate (64 bit) Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU T7100 @ 1.80GHz Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family 358MB 2GB RAM The game installs correctly but when i try to run it an error message pops up saying: Please remove disc from current CD/DVD drive and insert the original disc in another drive ?:. With that exact format and the dots at the end and everything. I only have 1 disc drive so i have no idea what to do. Could anyone help me? Did it get sorted out now? Have never encountered that problem myself but I am sure someone will be able to help you either way Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057476101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripfist Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Could someone help me with a fix for the "Please remove disc" error that pops up after a fresh install? I just got a new laptop, Vista 64 OS, and it will not recognized the DVD. I have the original DVD version of GTA:SA, 1.0. Could someone please help me with a fix for this error? I'd love to be able to play SA again when I dont have an internet connection around. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057518065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajb123644 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Could someone help me with a fix for the "Please remove disc" error that pops up after a fresh install? I just got a new laptop, Vista 64 OS, and it will not recognized the DVD. I have the original DVD version of GTA:SA, 1.0. Could someone please help me with a fix for this error? I'd love to be able to play SA again when I dont have an internet connection around. Did you re-insert the disk after the install? If so did the game work? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057544141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK1 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 It will work FINE!!! I have it on Vista... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057617010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I find SA Will work fine on Vista. Since it works amazing for me on Vista Home Premuim, I should post my specs to help. RAM: 1.0gb. And game works very well with that Graphic card: Nvidia Geforce 8500 GT 256mb. Game works well with this, runs pretty good. CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4ghz. So, here are the specs you should have for running SA On Vista. RAM: 1gb at least. I recommend 2gb to be safe though, although I was fine with 1.0gb Graphics card: Nvidia or ATI (With at least 256mb for the game to work well, and all up to date drivers) CPU: Not too important, SA Worked worked fine on My Celeron CPU (1.5ghz), and game worked fine. I suggest at least a 1.5ghz cpu, or higher. Usually a lot of problems are caused by a low amount of RAM (512mb), and a video card under 128mb. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057617735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloSoldier Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Vista still runs off of an executable file (.exe). DirectX10 is backwards-compatible. It should work fine. It does for me. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057625178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Ofcause it works with Vista, why wouldnt it? Its not like Vista is incomptabil with everything not coded for it.. I've played Counter-strike 1.5 on vista 64bit which is pretty old and it worked just fine.. so stop have thoughts about vista when you really dont know anything about it.. its not THAT bad! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057681735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I run SA Without any problems on Vista. As long as you run the game in XP Compatibility mode, and disable the User Account Control, it should run fine. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057682260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta-ben Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Are any of you playing GTA San Andreas on Windows Vista? I have windows vista but have not installed GTA San Andreas onto my computer yet, I was wondering if anybody our there had and what they thought of it on the new operating system! I don't think gta sa will work on Vista. Ok, you may be right but have you actually tried it? I went onto a gaming website where they have tried it on Vista and it plays perfectly fine, they said they had no problems with the game! Whooo, go GTA! im playing gta sa on vista it works ok the only problem is u need a good graphics card if u like putting your mods on it all it does is crash the game! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057732368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta-ben Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Could someone help me with a fix for the "Please remove disc" error that pops up after a fresh install? I just got a new laptop, Vista 64 OS, and it will not recognized the DVD. I have the original DVD version of GTA:SA, 1.0. Could someone please help me with a fix for this error? I'd love to be able to play SA again when I dont have an internet connection around. Did you re-insert the disk after the install? If so did the game work? you need the no cd crack i have it if u have e-mail i will e-mail the no cd crack to you Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057732384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yatesyz Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Not tried San Andreas yet but I have tried GTA3 on Vista and it works fine, no problem at all. Didn't need to set the compatibility mode or anything. My graphics card is GeForce 8600m GS by the way. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057732415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtamodder Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Not tried San Andreas yet but I have tried GTA3 on Vista and it works fine, no problem at all. Didn't need to set the compatibility mode or anything. My graphics card is GeForce 8600m GS by the way. GTA3 Works better then SA On Vista, so it will. I never needed to use Compatibilty, with GTA3 But I had to with San Andreas. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/273549-san-andreas-on-windows-vista/?do=findComment&comment=1057732435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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