Help with weird crash after installing mods...

[Delite]

Ok well recently I decided I wanted to go the mod way to play SA so I did a fresh install of GTA SA 1.0.

 

I installed lots of vehicle and car mods, also some new clothes mods. Well, I load up SA, it shows me the EAX and nVidia screen...also the R* paint logo. After that it gets to the San Andreas screen where there's lots of pictures. And even before loading the loading bar and screen it crashes to the desktop with an error;

 

"gta_sa.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close"

 

I've tried many different things, including deleting the gta_set file, restoring the gta3.img and some data and script files to what they were before the mods installed, I've tried running in compatibility mode, etc.

 

I know it's not my setup or anything because I loaded the game up without mods when I installed it and everything was fine. Only now after mods it crashes.

 

Please help, what file can be causing it to crash BEFORE the loading screen, even?

 

Vista SP1

Pentium D 3.2

2 GB RAM

8800 GT

 

Help !!!!!! Thanks.

[Girish]

Since you're on Vista, do this:

 

1) Uninstall SA.

2) Delete the installation folder if it still exists. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

3) Delete the Virtual Store copy of the installation folder too. (e.g. C:\Users\???\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

4) Delete the gta_sa.set file from your user files folder.

5) Reboot.

6) Reinstall SA.

[Delite]

Since you're on Vista, do this:

 

1) Uninstall SA.

2) Delete the installation folder if it still exists. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

3) Delete the Virtual Store copy of the installation folder too. (e.g. C:\Users\???\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

4) Delete the gta_sa.set file from your user files folder.

5) Reboot.

6) Reinstall SA.

Kinda don't wanna go that route...I know my SA is fine because it worked without the mods like I said.

 

I'm wondering what can cause the crash before loading screen. For example a specific file (main.scm) or something like that.

[Girish]

I'm wondering what can cause the crash before loading screen. For example a specific file (main.scm) or something like that.

Did you not say that the game crashes after the mods were installed? In that case, the way I suggested is the only way out. The virtual store copy holds the information pertaining to your last install. So, even if you reinstall the game without deleting the virtual store copy, the game won't work.

[Delite]

I'm wondering what can cause the crash before loading screen. For example a specific file (main.scm) or something like that.

Did you not say that the game crashes after the mods were installed? In that case, the way I suggested is the only way out. The virtual store copy holds the information pertaining to your last install. So, even if you reinstall the game without deleting the virtual store copy, the game won't work.

Ok thanks, is there anyway to backup my mods?

 

Thanks.

[iLusion]

umm well you do keep a backup copy of SA with those mods it will probably crash again so it will be pointless.

 

But if it works with the solutions girishb has given you then i suggest install each mod one by one and if it doesn't work on a specific mod then don't install it again

[Delite]

I'm wondering what can cause the crash before loading screen. For example a specific file (main.scm) or something like that.

Did you not say that the game crashes after the mods were installed? In that case, the way I suggested is the only way out. The virtual store copy holds the information pertaining to your last install. So, even if you reinstall the game without deleting the virtual store copy, the game won't work.

Hm also I have a question about what you said.

 

You say that even if I reinstall the game without deleting the virtual store copy, the game won't work.

 

But I did just that and it worked perfectly...without the mods.

 

So is the virtual store copy affected by the mods?

[Girish]

So is the virtual store copy affected by the mods?

Generally, it is. But, in your case, I'm assuming that the game didn't run even once after you installed the mods, right? Maybe that's why you didn't need to delete the virtual copy folder.

 

As for the mods, if one of them crashes the game and you don't know which one, then it's best not to backup the mods. As iLusion has said, install the mods one by one to find out which one crashes the game.

[gtamodder]

I've tried many different things, including deleting the gta_set file, restoring the gta3.img

I noticed on Vista, copying the normal gta3.img over modded one, it's still modded. This doesn't happen on XP. I found you have to replace the one in Virtual store, too.

[NiSsAn_BoY]

Wow by reading all this now I kno y mine keeps doning the same thing I kinda figured itf u still back it up on Vista is still keeps the mods no matter wat

[NiSsAn_BoY]

Since you're on Vista, do this:

 

1) Uninstall SA.

2) Delete the installation folder if it still exists. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

3) Delete the Virtual Store copy of the installation folder too. (e.g. C:\Users\???\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

4) Delete the gta_sa.set file from your user files folder.

5) Reboot.

6) Reinstall SA.

Now on the 3 step I cant find the AppData on mine and im going where ur telling me to go but I cant find nouthing with AppData??

[gtamodder]

Since you're on Vista, do this:

 

1) Uninstall SA.

2) Delete the installation folder if it still exists. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

3) Delete the Virtual Store copy of the installation folder too. (e.g. C:\Users\???\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

4) Delete the gta_sa.set file from your user files folder.

5) Reboot.

6) Reinstall SA.

Now on the 3 step I cant find the AppData on mine and im going where ur telling me to go but I cant find nouthing with AppData??

Your folder options is set to "Do not show hidden files and folders." Change it to "Show hidden files and folders", then it should be there.

[Delite]

Ok...what if the Virtual Store folder is empty? I have all the options to show hidden files.

 

Could it still be a problem with the virtual store even if it's empty?

[NiSsAn_BoY]

Since you're on Vista, do this:

 

1) Uninstall SA.

2) Delete the installation folder if it still exists. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

3) Delete the Virtual Store copy of the installation folder too. (e.g. C:\Users\???\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).

4) Delete the gta_sa.set file from your user files folder.

5) Reboot.

6) Reinstall SA.

Now on the 3 step I cant find the AppData on mine and im going where ur telling me to go but I cant find nouthing with AppData??

Your folder options is set to "Do not show hidden files and folders." Change it to "Show hidden files and folders", then it should be there.

Lol ummmm where do u find it I cant find show all hidden files

[Girish]

Lol ummmm where do u find it I cant find show all hidden files

New to PC, eh?

My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View > Look in advanced settings.

[NiSsAn_BoY]

Lol ummmm where do u find it I cant find show all hidden files

New to PC, eh?

My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View > Look in advanced settings.

Well to be honest wit ya ummmmmmm I have Vista so I dont have tools on my computer

[Girish]

Lol ummmm where do u find it I cant find show all hidden files

New to PC, eh?

My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View > Look in advanced settings.

Well to be honest wit ya ummmmmmm I have Vista so I dont have tools on my computer

No problem. Do this:

1. Click the round blue Start thing in the left corner

2. Click Control Panel

3. Click Folder Options

4. Click the View tab

5. Click Show hidden files and folders

6. Click OK.

[NiSsAn_BoY]

Lol ummmm where do u find it I cant find show all hidden files

New to PC, eh?

My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View > Look in advanced settings.

Well to be honest wit ya ummmmmmm I have Vista so I dont have tools on my computer

No problem. Do this:

1. Click the round blue Start thing in the left corner

2. Click Control Panel

3. Click Folder Options

4. Click the View tab

5. Click Show hidden files and folders

6. Click OK.

Hate to say this but I dont have Folder Options in Control Panel I mush have a boot leg Dell Inspiron with Windows Vista

[NiSsAn_BoY]

O man I found it its in Appearance and Personalization

[NiSsAn_BoY]

Ha yes I found it I am saved it works great like I first bought it woot woot thanks to everyone that helped me

[CCPD]

Don't triple post. If you want to add/change information in your post use an button.

[Girish]

Glad you got it working. Enjoy the game!

 

And as CCPD said, use the EDIT button.