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Title: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 08:02:50 pm
Okay, all these problems are making me f**king sick.

I got my PC back, after paying £100 to get it fixed, I try to install GTA:SA and try to play it.

I double click the icon, and it looks like it is loading for around 5 seconds and nothing happens...

Any help?
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: John_McColl on September 17, 2009, 08:45:07 pm
is it GTA:SA or SA:MP thats not working ??
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 08:50:34 pm
Are you on Vista or Windows 7?? if so, Try run it in a compatibility mode like "Windows 2000" or "Windows 98"
If that isnt the issue, try this

Delete the "gta_sa.set" which you can find at
My Documents >> GTA San Andreas Userfiles   
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 08:55:20 pm
Are you on Vista or Windows 7?? if so, Try run it in a compatibility mode like "Windows 2000" or "Windows 98"
If that isnt the issue, try this

Delete the "gta_sa.set" which you can find at
My Documents >> GTA San Andreas Userfiles   

Windows Vista Ultimate. I did step one, didnt work.

Looked for "gta_sa.set" and it is non existant on my pc.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 09:05:05 pm
oh crap ye, you havent run GTA yet so no set files will be there...
Does Single player work??
Did you install GTA SA off the DVD or w/e..

What it seems like is SAMP is corrupt somehow, try re-download and re-install SAMP and see what happens,
  ive had an issue like this before, only after deleting GTA SA and SAMP then reinstalling fixed it for me..
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Gerrie = Banned (Daco) on September 17, 2009, 09:22:32 pm
Best option so far buddy, remove the whole previous San Andreas so is SA:MP (Even program files etc..) and re-install from the DVD, after that just re-install SA:MP and post results back. (Detailed please.)
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 09:37:08 pm
I did that, twice. No improvement.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 09:44:36 pm
I did that, twice. No improvement.


(http://kinialohaguy.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/wtf-cat.jpg)
thats fked up.. so does the screen flash a bit and then nothing?

Have you set SAMP and GTA SA to run on the same compatibility setting aswell...
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 09:49:10 pm
GTA SA doesnt even work directly after install, I only get the loading disk for 5secs then nothing.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 09:56:27 pm
Ahh youre fked then, try downloading the latest crack / no dvd crack you can get for GTA SA and see what happens... sometimes if your .exe someone is a bit damaged it doesnt run  :neutral:
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 10:08:07 pm
I downloaded an .exe to replace it
I got an .exe from Klaus over MSN
I downloaded a no-disc crack ASWELL, no luck.

They are all not working.

Fucking hate Vista, Microsoft should be shot for this monstrosity.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 10:18:30 pm
I dont have anymore time to spend on this tonight, but are you sure your Graphics drivers are upto date and working etc, check all your drivers.

I will check tomorrow afternoon if i have time to check what could be causing this.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 10:24:32 pm
I dont have anymore time to spend on this tonight, but are you sure your Graphics drivers are upto date and working etc, check all your drivers.

I will check tomorrow afternoon if i have time to check what could be causing this.

I really appreciate your help.

I just want to play SAMP. Its not fucking fair.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 10:46:18 pm
Haha.. :D

Go to Rockstar games folder.

Right click SA:MP icon, properties, compatibility tab - set to Windows Server (whatever one it is).

Do the same for the GTA:SA exe.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 10:52:23 pm
Haha.. :D

Go to Rockstar games folder.

Right click SA:MP icon, properties, compatibility tab - set to Windows Server (whatever one it is).

Do the same for the GTA:SA exe.

posting before reading the posts, eh?

Are you on Vista or Windows 7?? if so, Try run it in a compatibility mode like "Windows 2000" or "Windows 98"
If that isnt the issue..... 
Have you set SAMP and GTA SA to run on the same compatibility setting aswell...
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 10:57:42 pm
posting before reading the posts, eh?


No.

I've had this problem before numerous times, and I've helped many people fix it.

... I didn't see you post about changing to windows server?

EDIT:

FYI, I never read other people's posts on a topic, only the actual main topic post. (In such situations, like this topic.)
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 11:09:01 pm
Changing compatibility to "Windows Server 2003 or 2008" is exactly the same as changing it to "windows 2000" or "windows 97/ME" which are more stable compatibility settings which have been used and recomended many times.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 11:14:05 pm
Haha.. :D

Go to Rockstar games folder.

Right click SA:MP icon, properties, compatibility tab - set to Windows Server (whatever one it is).

Do the same for the GTA:SA exe.

GTA:SA doesnt even work on its own. SAMP isnt installed yet.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 11:14:59 pm
Changing compatibility to "Windows Server 2003 or 2008" is exactly the same as changing it to "windows 2000" or "windows 97/ME" which are more stable compatibility settings which have been used and recomended many times.

Oh, but guess what?

It didn't work. :neutral:

GTA:SA doesnt even work on its own. SAMP isnt installed yet.

Install SAMP. D-:

Did you change the compatibility?
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 11:17:23 pm
I changed the compatability of SA, I reinstalled it, I restarted my PC, I downgraded it, I left it, I did EVERYTHING.

It still does NOTHING when I click it.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 11:18:38 pm
What did you change the compatibility to..?

Run in administrator.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 11:19:11 pm
Wash i know it didnt work, i had told him to try it earlier,
there will also be no use of installing SAMP if GTA SA on single player wont even work, theres some system issue, either hardware or software which is causing some conflicts,
  
Tried also running GTA SA as "Administrator" ? but i doubt it will fix it, tho its worth a try.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 11:21:17 pm
Wash i know it didnt work, i had told him to try it earlier,
there will also be no use of installing SAMP if GTA SA on single player wont even work, theres some system issue, either hardware or software which is causing some conflicts,
  
Tried also running GTA SA as "Administrator" ? but i doubt it will fix it, tho its worth a try.

Ive also ran it as Administrator. No difference AT ALL.

Seriously guys, this is killing me.  :(
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 11:23:43 pm
Wash i know it didnt work, i had told him to try it earlier,
there will also be no use of installing SAMP if GTA SA on single player wont even work, theres some system issue, either hardware or software which is causing some conflicts,

It will.. lol.

I can describe the problem myself, because I've had it many times.

You click on the icon, and that circular animation appears that indicates that it's 'busy' - it appears for like 1-3 seconds and vanishes. Nothing happens, right?



Mango, in what compatibility did you run it in..?
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 11:27:29 pm
98/ME

Windows XP SP2

Eh, and another one. Didnt really check, I was frantically trying to fix it.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 11:29:00 pm
Bloody hell.. lol.

Change to Windows Server 2003(not sure if it's the right year)..
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 11:31:46 pm
Tried & Failed.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 11:33:40 pm
Installed SA:MP yet?
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 11:34:45 pm
I fail to see the point in doing so, since SP isnt working...
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 11:38:27 pm
Do it..

You're eventually going to install it, aren't you..?

Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 17, 2009, 11:41:12 pm
It will.. lol.

I can describe the problem myself, because I've had it many times.

You click on the icon, and that circular animation appears that indicates that it's 'busy' - it appears for like 1-3 seconds and vanishes. Nothing happens, right?

youre not the only one whose had this issue, i also have dealt with it, but his actual game has an issue, even single player wont run..


Mango, will any other games work? or is it just Ssn Andreas that wont run?
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 17, 2009, 11:56:24 pm
Only GTA doesnt work, the others seem to be fine.

Wash, how did you fix it?
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 17, 2009, 11:59:59 pm
Only GTA doesnt work, the others seem to be fine.

Wash, how did you fix it?


Already told you.

If you want, I can do it for you and try to fix it.

If you add me on msn, then I can do remote assistance and I can fix it for you.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 18, 2009, 12:02:07 am
PM me your msn then
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Wash on September 18, 2009, 12:42:11 am
You randomly went off MSN, anyway when you read this..

What service pack are you using?
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 18, 2009, 01:07:23 am
Tried using HOODLUM to fix it, didnt work..

Im still looking for help, please post people.

Im screwed here :/
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 18, 2009, 10:07:14 am
Ok, ive got 3 Solutions to your problem which go as follows:

Solution Number 1:
Shoot the PC if it wont work
(http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/4522888/2/istockphoto_4522888-shoot-the-computer.jpg)

Solution Number 2:
Use it for what its good for
(http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_apr2005/ComputerBarbecue.jpg)

Solution Number 3:
Im still trying to find out the cause of this issue, ill let you know when ive found a solution

NOTE: I am not held responsible for any damages which may occur to your PC in the case of you choosing Solution Number 1 or 2   :D
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Romeo on September 18, 2009, 03:00:04 pm
Ive done everything I can think of, And almost everything Wash can think of.

I would be happy to allow people to fix it FOR me via Msn's Help thing (you can go on my PC and try to fix it)
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Klaus on September 18, 2009, 06:13:20 pm
Try a system recovery. Reinstall it, see what happens.
Title: Re: NEED HELP URGENTLY
Post by: Devin on September 18, 2009, 07:24:21 pm
Try a system recovery. Reinstall it, see what happens.

theres no way to do a system restore -.-
his PC was just formatted and rebuilt, so there will be absolutely No Restore Points available...
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Gerrie = Banned (Daco) on September 18, 2009, 08:29:56 pm
I haz teh solution! :pop:

---------> MSN: :poke:
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Romeo on September 18, 2009, 10:12:20 pm
bump.
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Julian on September 18, 2009, 10:44:55 pm
Maybe I'm really out there, but installing this patch might help. http://grandtheftauto.filefront.com/file/GTA_SA_Downgrader_Patch;74661

But hey, what do I know..
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Seskom on September 18, 2009, 10:52:20 pm
Perfect explain: You downloaded broken GTA Or your disc has scratch on it wich is covering up a FILE that you need to run GTA SA
Perfect soloving method: DOWNLOAD A GTA SA FROM TORRENT OR ANY SITE, If needed I can give you links in MSN -.-

Seskom thinks he has just got 100k richer
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Romeo on September 18, 2009, 11:37:57 pm
Perfect explain: You downloaded broken GTA Or your disc has scratch on it wich is covering up a FILE that you need to run GTA SA
Perfect soloving method: DOWNLOAD A GTA SA FROM TORRENT OR ANY SITE, If needed I can give you links in MSN -.-

Seskom thinks he has just got 100k richer

The disk is 100% legal, And in perfect condition.

Torrents wont work, its not the game itself, its the PC thats preventing it playing. Perhaps due to me
buying a new graphics card.


*Mango thinks Seskom wont win the $100k.*
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Ziad on September 18, 2009, 11:55:11 pm
hmmmm i got an solution go drop oil and your pc and burn it and make a fire party arround it  :bye: you are lying too us ..
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Devin on September 18, 2009, 11:58:09 pm
What's your current system specs? just interested..
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Romeo on September 19, 2009, 02:28:36 am
Cba checking just now.

I contacted the shop that refurbed it and they will fix it for no additional cost.

Lets just hope everything goes to plan.
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Devin on September 19, 2009, 11:38:31 am
hopefully, but i doubt its theit error which caused it to not work, its morelikely a software issue...
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Romeo on September 19, 2009, 11:46:36 am
I think they put a graphics card in that was WORSE than my last one. That would explain it alot..

Ill make sure its fixed, I wont let them scam me.  :neutral:
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Devin on September 19, 2009, 12:01:03 pm
 :eek:  they stole your graphics card...
 i would kill them if they stole mine... jeez



If they fix it are you gonna pay them $100k?  :poke:
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Romeo on September 19, 2009, 12:15:38 pm
I got the other one back, it was fried.

I just need to get a newer updated one.  :lol:
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Davey_Rose on September 19, 2009, 12:16:50 pm
Update your drivers, I had this also. Now it's solved.
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Devin on September 19, 2009, 12:18:08 pm
So GTA is working now??
 and no shit davey, ofc update drivers -.- ...
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Romeo on September 19, 2009, 12:32:45 pm
Its not working, but Im taking it to the shop and they said they will fix my PC so that it CAN run GTA SA or they will refund me.
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Devin on September 19, 2009, 01:02:13 pm
alright, since no one fixed it here, you must now give 100k to the people at the shop  :D
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: supermanmk on September 19, 2009, 01:06:40 pm
Okay, all these problems are making me f**king sick.

I got my PC back, after paying £100 to get it fixed, I try to install GTA:SA and try to play it.

I double click the icon, and it looks like it is loading for around 5 seconds and nothing happens...

Any help?



idk whats the problem my pal had the same shit and he bought new gta and it worked
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Devin on September 19, 2009, 01:49:35 pm
and he is using the origgional GTA SA disk...
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Janar on September 20, 2009, 08:51:14 am
Graphics drivers?
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Devin on September 20, 2009, 10:57:58 am
his graphics card was/is apparently fucked.. not a driver issue,,,
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Gerrie = Banned (Daco) on September 22, 2009, 07:35:24 am
Problem solved, as I talked to you on MSN and found out they scammed you by replacing a 16Mb graphic card..
Shop owner contacted and I think they will order a new one and will be ordered to you like Tuesday..
Requesting topic lock.
Title: Re: $100K REWARD IF SOLVED!!!
Post by: Todor on September 25, 2009, 08:02:45 pm
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