GTA SA does not start on Windows 7
"GTA: San Andreas" is the fifth part of the "Grand Theft Auto" game series and was launched in 2005 for the PC. Under Windows 7, GTA: SA can cause problems, for example if it does not start. You can do that in this case.
To be able to play GTA: SA you need besides Windows XP, Vista or 7 at least a 1 GHz processor, 256 MB RAM, a 64 MB graphic card with DirectX 9 and 3.6 GB of free hard disk space.
What to do if GTA: SA does not start under Windows 7
For games that are actually designed for older operating systems such as Windows XP, it can be under Windows 7 problems or malfunctions can easily arise. For this reason there is a compatibility mode that allows you to work with a current operating system also older ones Games to play flawlessly.
- Make sure you have the latest updates installed for Windows 7. If in doubt, perform an update before you continue with the next steps.
- If you already know before the installation that GTA: SA will not start correctly, run the setup in compatibility mode. To do this, do not start the game automatically, but open the game DVD.
- Right-click on the application file (.exe) and click on "Properties" to open another window.
- Click Compatibility and select Run this program in compatibility mode for. In the drop-down menu, enter "Windows XP" at.
- If the game is to be usable for several users under these settings, click on "Show settings for all users". You will see exactly the same window - however, the settings here apply not only to you, but to all users.
- Launch the application and fully install the game. The game creates an icon on your desktop that you can use to start GTA: SA under Windows 7.
- Repeat the process described above here as well - this ensures that not only the installation is carried out in compatibility mode, but also the game itself.
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