Run SA-MP on Windows Vista

[Andre9977]

Are you running Windows Vista?
San Andreas Multiplayer doesn't work on Vista with default settings!

Follow this guide to get SA-MP working on Windows Vista!
:ps: You need San Andreas 1.00 to play SAMP, get downgrader patch here.

Vista Tips
1. Don't worry about the 100 error messages when closing SA-MP
2. Run SA-MP from account that has administrative rights on your computer

Instructions
1. Install San Andreas as usual.
2. After installation, navigate to the folder you installed San Andreas ( Default: c:\program files\rockstar games\gta san andreas\ )
3. Right click on gtasa.exe and go to "Properties".
4. Click the "Compatibility" tab, change the compatibility option to "Windows 98 / Me" or "Windows XP", click OK.
5. Play!

Guide from SA-MP.com forums

( - Andre  )

[[GSF]Niall]

works in some cases not all.. an example is my case, in the end i just installed xp on my computer and got rid of vista

[Andre9977]

Both, on my parents computers it worked
Dad - Acer Travelmate
Mum - Acer Aspire
Living room - Usual Vista PC...

And all worked

[RockyBalboa]

It just wont work =/ Andre you got msn ? maybe we could do it there?

[Andre9977]

RockyBalboa's problem fixed

:ps: Make sure that you got Right version of SA - 1.00

[Gandalf]

To continue the tips for Vista:

1. Run SA:MPwith administrator rights.
2. Do not worry about the 100 screens at closing.

[Andre9977]

2. Do not worry about the 100 screens at closing.

Yes, lol...
Saw it when we were doing remote control with Kiwie today :P

[PMP]

This Vista problems are killing me
I'll get Linux soon, I know it more basic but nothing beats linux in stability issues.

[RockyBalboa]

Thanks Andre You rock!.Works Perfect And I´ve been missing Argonath for so long ^^.

[PMP]

So the gazilion error windows problem can't be fixed?

[Jserg]

Here is my information how to get out from Vista problems.....


1.Go to a nearest PC store.
2.Buy Windows XP profesionall.
3.Go home.
4.Eat something first.
5.Open your PC.
6.Insert Windows XP cd.
7.Install it.
8.Smoke something while waiting. 
9.Then when u finish instaliing,Install your drivers.
10.Install GTA SA.
11.Then Install SAMP.
12 And last thing from this big situation,,PLAY SAMP



 

[PMP]

Here is my information how to get out from Vista problems.....


1.Go to a nearest PC store.
2.Buy Windows XP profesionall.
3.Go home.
4.Eat something first.
5.Open your PC.
6.Insert Windows XP cd.
7.Install it.
8.Smoke something while waiting. 
9.Then when u finish instaliing,Install your drivers.
10.Install GTA SA.
11.Then Install SAMP.
12 And last thing from this big situation,,PLAY SAMP



 

Thats just stupid, why installing XP when Linux is much better.

[Mex]

Here is my information how to get out from Vista problems.....


1.Go to a nearest PC store.
2.Buy Windows XP profesionall.
3.Go home.
4.Eat something first.
5.Open your PC.
6.Insert Windows XP cd.
7.Install it.
8.Smoke something while waiting. 
9.Then when u finish instaliing,Install your drivers.
10.Install GTA SA.
11.Then Install SAMP.
12 And last thing from this big situation,,PLAY SAMP

perfect guide

Or you could just write your own operating system lol

[Swig]

Oh damn lord! This is why this didn't work for my buddy here last week! Thanks Andre! I will tell him this!

[biohazarx]

I need help, i can play sometimes and when i can play my game is constant crashing 

here you have 1 picture of when i get error