xsf27 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hey All! GTA|SA is an awesome game, but unfortunately i can't seem to play much before the game crashes. Yes, the game does work but at random times - it could be one minute or half an hour into the game - the screen just blacks out and i get the windows message reporting an error and asking if i wish to report it. It then crashes to the desktop. Here are my specs if they help: - P4 2.4Ghz - 1.5 Gb RAM - Nvidia GeForce 6600GT 128Mb (Nvidia driver 77.77) - Windows xp, SP2 - Running @ 1600X1200, 32-bit, highest detail, no anti-aliasing To let you know, i'm using the no-cd patch and i've also installed a few car mods. However, i don't believe these are the causes because when i initially installed the game, it worked fine for a coupla weeks using the no-cd patch. Then it started acting up even before i installed any car mods - of cause, installing the car mods didn't rectify the problem. I'm sure i'm not the only one with this problem and i apologise if this is a repost - i'm new here! Appreciate any help whatsoever. Thanks in advance, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris82 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 It is the no-cd patch. You should use Rockstar's 1.0 exe for the best performance. Also SP2 slows down the game some. Use SP1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 (edited) I have no DVD crack and SP2 and it works fine. Just wanna know- the 1600x1280 resolution you're using. You have that display size or you just set it like that. It's best to use the maximum display size resolution, but not the one you can't display. It just slows the game down and doesn't help because you technically can't view that resolution. Try setting the optimal resolution (17' LCD is 1280x1024, standard 17' monitor is 1024x768, for 19' I don't know) If this doesn't work, re-install the game and maybe then it should work. complete the game and then mod it. you won't lose your save files if you re-install the game. Edited October 20, 2005 by Slayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsf27 Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Thanks for the replies, guys... Chris82: it is not really a no-cd 'patch' per se - it is in fact a no-dvd exe replacement cos i've got the dvd version. Whatever the case, i don't think that's the issue because like i mentioned, it did work fine for a couple of weeks after initial installation with the no-dvd exe running. As for using SP1, i don't think that's plausible cos i don't wanna retrograde my OS just to play a game, if u know what i mean. Slayer: i am in fact running the game just like my native desktop - 1600x1200, 32-bit colour. I neglected to mention that i am using a 19-inch monitor which is more than capable of displaying it - so that's not the problem. GTA|SA did, after all, manage to run on that resolution fine for a couple of weeks before it started to act up. I might just do what you suggested and backup all my moded files and reinstall the whole damn thing!! I'll keep ya guys posted what happens when i eventually get round to doing it. In the meantime, if anyone experiences the same thing (i'm sure you're out there) or if anyone has something to add, feel free to enlighten me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris82 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Thanks for the replies, guys...Chris82: it is not really a no-cd 'patch' per se - it is in fact a no-dvd exe replacement cos i've got the dvd version. Whatever the case, i don't think that's the issue because like i mentioned, it did work fine for a couple of weeks after initial installation with the no-dvd exe running. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> First of all, there is no CD version of the game. People still just call it a noCD because they are lazy. Also, you won't retrograde your OS. SP2 makes startup 3x longer and the overall OS load is a lot more for a PC to handle, thereby slowing your game. I guarentee you if you take away the noCD and reinstall the game it will work fine with the regular exe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsf27 Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Thanks for clarifying Chris, but i think i've managed to solve the problem. I re-installed the game and now i've been able to play the game for over an hour so far with no hiccups. I think it was all due to a corrupt file during the first installation which i stupidly chose to ignore. Should be fine now - thanks again guys... BTW, SP2 seems to be working fine on my system. There doesn't seem to be any lag in GTA|SA whatsoever - in fact, it actually speeds up a bit in some areas when the 'frame limiter' option is turned off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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