Manirule123 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hello. I just got GTA 3 and unfourtanatly, there is a problem. When I run GTA3.exe, it loads a black screen with my mouse loading icon. I really need to fix this! Im at Windows 7. Please provide a solution. I'm pretty sure I can run gta 3 on my pc SPECS: OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit Processor: Intel Pentuim 4 3.4GHz RAM: 3.25 gb Display Adapter: Intel 82945g Express Chipset Family Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangoomis Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Do you own a legal copy of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAKid667 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Have you tried running it in Compatibility mode? Also you should be posting it in the Troubleshooting Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manirule123 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yes, I do have a legal copy and yes, I did try running in Windows XP Service Pack 2 mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Are you using any mods? Have you tried removing the gta3.set file located in the GTA3 User Files folder? What about trying to run the game as administrator? You could also try to do a re-install of the game. You might actually be having this problem, so maybe the following quote helps. Problem #11:GTAIII will not run after installation - instead, when clicking the icon to start, the Play CD spins and the pointer icon turns into a spinning-CD symbol, but the game never starts. (And the pointer may not go back to normal until restarting Windows.) Solution: End all running non-essential processes - whether it be an anti-virus, Window Blinds, whatever. This fix has also been reported to work by closing Folding@Home and a startup program called "BigFix". Alternatively: If you notice a new piece of hardware called "secdrv" attempting to install itself, Windows may be mistaking some software for hardware. Go to Device Manager and look for a big yellow question mark (indicating hardware with no driver). If one stands next to "secdrv", delete it. Alternatively: Set the compatibility mode of the executable file to 'Windows 98'. Do so by: right-clicking gta3.exe (default: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTAIII\gta3.exe) -> Properties -> Compatibility tab -> check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for:', and select 'Windows 98 / Windows Me' from the drop-down menu. Apply, OK. And as pictures speak a thousand words, click here. Alternatively: Instead of the original EXE, use a no CD crack. Note that providing links to any such cracks is strictly prohibited here at GTAForums.com. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manirule123 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yes I modded it and tried running it, it worked for about a week but now running as admin doesn't work ether. Re installed but still on the black screen. I removed the .set file and still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I suggest you get rid of the mods then. Most probably those are causing it. Try to completely delete them, then remove the gta3.set file and in case it still doesn't work, completely un-install GTA III and re-install it. Mods can cause all kind of strange bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manirule123 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Ill try to re install it one more time. I hope it works. I'll keep you updated. Thanks (I will reply on progress if it worked or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filip Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Check your PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manirule123 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks, check you PM. I replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filip Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Reinstall then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebeast6781 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Plz telll me what should I do if the mission pink pointer is not working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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