dingokbabs Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 A frequent post in this forum was the problem that gta-sa.exe wouldn't execute after installation and would just spit out the error message "this application has caused an error and has to close" sort of thing. I tried everything to fix this issue - updated positively everything to the latest, most spanking new drivers and firmwares etc, windowsupdated until my eyes bled, and cleared out a bunch of junk from my hard drive in case space was the issue. I tried every suggestion people had and was about to tear out my eyes and resort to calling Rockstar in exasperation when i tried the following fix which, for others who have tried everything and still cant get anywhere, will hopefully be a godsend. The genesis of the idea is lost in my browser history, it was obscure, but I installed this patch from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=924867 and lo and behold the game started at the first turn of the key. Not exactly sure what it did, but seems to have done wonders...so hopefully this will help others who are having similar troubles. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
[*D*]Reaper Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Thank you so much! I downloaded it, and first thing I clicked on GTA, It worked, thanks alot! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4237292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgand Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Glad that it's working for other people, but I'm in the same boat: never managed to get it to run, Win XP SP2, well within system requirements, no problems with VC or GTAIII, fresh install of game and OS, up-to-date drivers, tried all the compatibility modes and other suggestions, etc. and nothing ever worked. Sadly, this was just another solution to add to the vast list of things that have failed to work. You'd think that with this many people experiencing the same error and having little to no idea how to solve it they would have noticed it a few times during testing and tried to fix it. From the sheer number of errors associated with just getting this running it feels like it wasn't bug tested at all. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4238425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiO816 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 YOU ARE A GOD!!!! among ants......... thank you so much, my game works ! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4245679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostWanted67 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 not work Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4247637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grove street O.G. Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Thank you so much!!! Your a very good person lol. Mostwanted67 aww it doesnt work for you hmm... what windows have you got? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4252805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosyd Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hiya, I'm new to these forums today. I came across this topic and thought I'd post this. I had the same problems with GTA: SA on my PC (win xp) I e-mailed Take2 Support, and after a few days of trying stuff, they told me to download this update: http://support.microsoft.com:80/kb/917422 It now works a treat. Maybe this could work for others with the same problem, if the fix in the above post doesn't work. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4253147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostWanted67 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 windows xp but i buy ps2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4255928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grove street O.G. Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Did you download this and then when it has finished downloading and installing restart your pc and then try the game. If it still doesnt work then. God help you. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4256665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocer073 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 the update didn't do what it was supposed to do because my gta sa still doesn't run and it's within the requirements and my comp. is running windows xp sp2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4260680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BjarkeJM Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 *Bump* Just wanted to up this thread because it works. Like a charm! Tyvm Dingokbabs Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4280493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crippled21 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Dude, its not working for me and gamestop wont give me a refund so can someone help! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4283531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter05 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 You simply need to check to "Read Only" option on the folder (including all sub-folder and files ) of your GTA San andreas installation folder. It seems stupid but it works ! (By thw eay if the little check box have a green box instead of the check it means that not all the files of the folder are read only so just clic twice on the check box to enable the read only option for all files. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4285149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyKimmel Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Pin This, It's Worth it! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4285195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJSEAN Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 i have that problem patch fixed it but i have d opposite to the system requirments i have vista not xp anyway this pc is me da's pc and i dont want to play it on this i wanted it on mine but i get an error saying no sound card so i have to get one 2moro anyway good patch Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4326869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeRandomGuy Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 i have the gta_sa.exe problem also and i want to download it but i want to make sure i download the right one. i have the windows xp professional. should i download that one? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4327690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demarest Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 i have the gta_sa.exe problem also and i want to download it but i want to make sure i download the right one. i have the windows xp professional. should i download that one? As stated in the thread where you made it clear you have a warez version, it is against forum rules to support warez. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4328481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeRandomGuy Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 i have the gta_sa.exe problem also and i want to download it but i want to make sure i download the right one. i have the windows xp professional. should i download that one? As stated in the thread where you made it clear you have a warez version, it is against forum rules to support warez. i dont have warez! i have the game disk in the CD/DVD slot thingy! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-4331957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
downloadmaster Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Help me!!! I have windows vista home... and when i want to play Gta San Andreas i press on exe and then it showes black screen and after a few seconds it goes back to windows like before i started exe.. I tried to uninstall but diidnt help.. I tried to remove updates before it stopped working but didnt help.... So plz what can i do??? Windows: Vista Processor: Intel® Core2 CPU 4300 1.80GHz 2046 MB DDR2 Ram Systemtype: 32-bit Ty 1000000 times Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1057211482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girish Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Help me!!! I have windows vista home... and when i want to play Gta San Andreas i press on exe and then it showes black screen and after a few seconds it goes back to windows like before i started exe.. I tried to uninstall but diidnt help.. I tried to remove updates before it stopped working but didnt help.... So plz what can i do??? Windows: Vista Processor: Intel® Core2 CPU 4300 1.80GHz 2046 MB DDR2 Ram Systemtype: 32-bit Ty 1000000 times You should have created a new thread instead of bumping an old topic. Anyways, here's what you can do: 1. Run the game in Windows 98/XP compatibility mode. 2. Since you have a dual core processor, make the game run on only one core. You can do this by setting the affinity to CPU0 through the task manager. If the above two things do not solve your problem, please start a new thread. DO NOT reply in this one. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1057211519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica4Life Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 It doesn't work for me I wasted my money on this stupid game! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1057213583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica4Life Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I downloaded it and it still dosen't work Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1057231520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Architect79 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hello. I have the problem refered on this topic, but when I tried to download the patches from the Micrsoft web site, it doens't let. It says that the file is no longer available. Can you help me?? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1057661648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Architect79 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Problem solved... It's really simple! The only thing you have to do is run in Windows 98/2000 compatability... And all problems are solved Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1057661729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mustafaa23 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 The genesis of the idea is lost in my browser history, it was obscure, but I installed this patch from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=924867 and lo and behold the game started at the first turn of the key. Not exactly sure what it did, but seems to have done wonders...so hopefully this will help others who are having similar troubles. I may be annoying for asking this but, what is it exactly that I'm supposed to click on or Download? Please anyone answer!!! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1057822337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saviorcrazy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 okay so I downloaded it for windows xp and I have a brand new vista like 180 gigs left and it says not enough memory can someone tell me where I can get a vista patch for this game Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1058691491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt_easy Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 ok i either downloaded the wrong one buecuesa it keeps saying that is not any storage room. plz help Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1058727672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 ok i either downloaded the wrong one buecuesa it keeps saying that is not any storage room. plz help Just make a new topic and explain what is happening. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/278204-solution-gta-saexe-error/#findComment-1058727773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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