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Title: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 15, 2014, 02:03:32 pm
All the problem is described in the subject. Whenever I press F8, an error occurs.

Error "Unable to save the screenshot."
I hope that my problem would be solved soon.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Rusty on March 15, 2014, 02:13:59 pm
Maybe you've reached the max limit of screenshots already, though to be honest better help would be provided on the SA:MP forums directly or even searching for a similar issue there might help you out.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 15, 2014, 02:23:56 pm
I have removed all pictures from the SA-MP screen folder, but still I'm not able to take screenshot. Anyways, thanks for the help, I would look out for the solution on google.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Janar on March 15, 2014, 03:15:53 pm
Relog has fixed the issue for me. Another option might be GTA SA User Files/SAMP/screens folder being Read-Only (Right-click, Properties to change it).
You could try checking this topic in SA:MP forum, maybe there is a solution for you - http://forum.sa-mp.com/showthread.php?t=403024
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: fantic on March 15, 2014, 03:31:32 pm
or try using program "fraps" to take screenshots.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Marcel on March 15, 2014, 10:59:13 pm
Does your GTA folder have a folder named screens? Eg. C:\Users\XXX\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files\SAMP\screens
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Archie on March 15, 2014, 11:40:58 pm
Download Fraps to take screenshots for games. The program isn't for only GTA San Andreas, you can take a screenshot at all games. So usual and I think you like it.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 16, 2014, 01:17:49 pm
Does your GTA folder have a folder named screens? Eg. C:\Users\XXX\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files\SAMP\screens

Yes, it does have it.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Petarda on March 16, 2014, 01:19:20 pm
Download Fraps to take screenshots for games. The program isn't for only GTA San Andreas, you can take a screenshot at all games. So usual and I think you like it.
or try using program "fraps" to take screenshots.
He wants to fix his problem, you know?
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 16, 2014, 05:01:28 pm
He wants to fix his problem, you know?

Correct! :D
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Alfreddo. on March 16, 2014, 05:13:02 pm
Corrupt game.
Happens when you wrong installed or dowloaded the game.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 17, 2014, 01:40:35 am
I'll reinstall the game, then post the result.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Manoni on March 17, 2014, 01:46:47 am
You had any mods before the reinstall?
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 17, 2014, 02:03:55 am
You had any mods before the reinstall?

No, I play with clean GTA.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 17, 2014, 08:15:47 pm
Anyone got solution for this?
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Janar on March 17, 2014, 10:36:09 pm
Even though these 2 have no direct connection with the screenshot feature, it is worth to try.

1) Try updating DirectX.
2) Try updating graphics drivers.

What I also found from SA-MP forums, was that certain resolutions may be causing such issue. Have you tried changing game resolution?

(Temporary) alternative, if you use Windows 8 or 8.1, is to use Windows key + Print screen button. It is OS built-in feature to save screenshots into C:\Users\{USER}\Pictures\Screenshots.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: Vince on March 18, 2014, 04:12:45 am
I know the solution.

If you are using Windows 8 or 8.1 I had this problem playing GTA on my laptop, the problem is simple and the solution is simple.

With the new SA:MP, it doesn't let you save screenshots unless you have it at your native resolution. For example, if your max screen resolution on your monitor / laptop is 1920x1080 you MUST play with 1920x1080 resolution if you want to screenshot. Otherwise it will show "Unable to save screenshot."

Simple solution is just to switch to your max / native resolution whenever you want to F8, or use a separate program to screenshot.

Hope this helps, let me know if it works. ;)
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 18, 2014, 05:11:07 am
Even though these 2 have no direct connection with the screenshot feature, it is worth to try.

1) Try updating DirectX.
2) Try updating graphics drivers.

What I also found from SA-MP forums, was that certain resolutions may be causing such issue. Have you tried changing game resolution?

(Temporary) alternative, if you use Windows 8 or 8.1, is to use Windows key + Print screen button. It is OS built-in feature to save screenshots into C:\Users\{USER}\Pictures\Screenshots.

I have updated DirectX and my graphics drivers. Still i'm not able to take screenshot. However, I have changed my game resolution before, and as I remember before changing my resolution I was able to take screenshot.
Anyways, you act as a great helper. I'll re-install my game, this how my resolution will come back to the original one according to my screen.

I know the solution.

If you are using Windows 8 or 8.1 I had this problem playing GTA on my laptop, the problem is simple and the solution is simple.

With the new SA:MP, it doesn't let you save screenshots unless you have it at your native resolution. For example, if your max screen resolution on your monitor / laptop is 1920x1080 you MUST play with 1920x1080 resolution if you want to screenshot. Otherwise it will show "Unable to save screenshot."

Simple solution is just to switch to your max / native resolution whenever you want to F8, or use a separate program to screenshot.

Hope this helps, let me know if it works. ;)

For sure, if it would work, I would first post the result.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: KelviNC on March 18, 2014, 05:33:07 am
I have changed my game resolution to 1024 x 768 according to my screen size. Yes, I'm now able to take screenshots.

Thanks to every who helped me.
Requesting to lock this topic please.
Title: Re: [Screenshot] I'm not able to take SCREENSHOT through F8.
Post by: SugarD on March 19, 2014, 10:03:47 pm
For others in the future, run SA:MP and GTA:SA as an Administrator through their "Properties" settings. Also, make sure you're not using any texture mods to fix vehicle light colors, as those prevent SA:MP's screenshot feature from functioning correctly.
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