GTA SA Crash Fix: 8 Ways to Get it to Work

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The revamped version of GTA San Andreas has been crashing on Windows 11 for many players, but there are ways to fix it.

Both the original and remastered versions are compatible with Windows 11, but the remastered version has higher system requirements. It needs 8GB of RAM, an Intel Core i5-6600K CPU, and 45GB of storage.

As long as you meet those requirements, follow the steps below to get the game running smoothly again.

How do I fix GTA San Andreas crashes on Windows 10 & 11?

1. Run GTA in compatibility mode

  1. Find GTA .exe file (if you bought the remastered game from Steam, locate Steam Library and right-click on GTA and select Properties, then select Local Files, followed by Browse).Steam game properties
  1. Right-click on the game and select Properties.
  2. Select the Compatibility section and choose Run this program in compatibility mode for: and then select WindowsME/98.Compatibility mode section

Compatibility mode is a mode in which an application either emulates an earlier version of the software or mimics another operating system to avoid compatibility issues.

2. Change the resolution in-game

  1. Run the GTA San Andreas.
  2. Go into Settings and change the screen resolution to 1024 x 768.Gta San Andreas Settings

This solution can be used as a workaround to fix the GTA San Andreas Crash Windows 10 problem.

3. Mod .dat file

  1. Open the GTA San Andreas folder (follow the instructions above if you downloaded the game from Steam to locate the game folder).Steam game properties
  1. Click on the GTA SA data folder, then select GTA.dat.
  2. Type in IMG MODELS\PLAYER.IMG and save.

This fix is a suggested solution from a user who has successfully fixed the problem.

4. Update your graphics drivers

  1. Open Device Manager.
  2. Go to the Display adapters section and expand it.
  3. Select your graphics card, right-click on it and select Update driver.choose update driver for NVIDIA graphics card device manager
  4. Select Search automatically for drivers, hit next and wait for the process to complete.

Alternatively, if you Windows can’t find new drivers or working with Device Manager seems like a hassle, you can use a driver updater software such as PC Helpsoft‘s,

Using a specialized tool to update your device drivers can solve most serious errors and performance issues, and ultimately prevent them so you can get the best gaming experience.

5. Use frame limiter

  1. Download Rivatuner Statistics Server.
  2. Install the application and open it.
  3. Once in the main menu, you will see a Framerate limit. RiveraTuner frame limiter
  1. Set it on 30.

Since classic games don’t have frame limiters built in and would behave abnormally if the PC could run them at more than 30 FPS, frame limiting them can solve many problems.

6. Activate Administrator privileges

  1. Type in Command Prompt in the Start menu’s search box, right-click the first result and choose Run as Administrator. Searching command prompt in the start menu
  1. Type the following command into the Command Prompt and then hit Enter:
    net user administrator/active:yesnet user administratoractiveyes command in command prompt
  1. Right-click on the game and select Run as administrator.

The game can access files that it normally cannot by running it with administrator privileges.

7. Enable Background Intelligence Transfer

  1. Press Windows + R keys, then type services.msc and press Enter.deploying services screen
  1. Find Background Intelligence Transfer and ensure you set it to Start and Automatic.making sure Background Intelligent transfer is running

Background Intelligence Transfer controls the game’s background processes, such as file access and data reading.

8. Update Windows

  1. From the Start menu, select Settings.settings app in start menu
  1. Choose Update & Security to get to the Windows Update tab.
  2. Select Download & Install when a Windows feature update becomes available. Windows Update section and checking if there are any updates
  1. If you cannot upgrade your Windows version, use the Check for updates option.

Among gamers, there has been a lot of debate about graphic enhancements and game performance since the remastered release.

These controversies have compelled users to rush back to the original game, as most believe the previous version is far superior to the current one.

This frenzy is why there have been numerous instances of users reporting GTA San Andreas crash Windows 10 and 11 issues. Speaking of issues, many reported that the mouse is not working in GTA San Andreas, but we addressed that in a separate guide.

In the comments section below, let us know if you were able to fix the GTA San Andreas crashes.

Farhad Pashaei

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As a technophile, Farhad has spent the last decade getting hands-on experience with a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, accessories, wearables, printers, and so on. When he isn't writing, you can bet he's devouring information on products making their market foray, demonstrating his unquenchable thirst for technology.

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