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RU/Known Issues - FAQ

2008-06-14T10:12:11Z

AlekseyU: /* Client */

Post here your proposed Q&A, regarding the known problems with MTA:SA DM and their solutions, especially problems we're encountering now, that might be also encountered by users in the final release. You're also welcome to edit them grammar/style wise.

== Клиент ==

=== General ===
==== Does MTASA:DM work with v1.01 or v2.00 of GTA San Andreas? ====
No. Please see [http://forum.mtavc.com/viewtopic.php?t=15151 this forum topic] for instructions on patching the exe

==== Initial black screen/hanging GTA splash screens ====
* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen or hanging GTA splash screens.'''

It may be necessary that during/after the logo splash screens in Grand Theft Auto you have to give some input in order to skip the videos correctly. Try to click your left-mouse button a few times, or tapping a few keys.

* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen after the GTA splash screens (possibly with text in the bottom right corner).'''

This can be related to a lack of support for DirectX or video card features, on your system, which are needed to run the dynamically rendered menu. This dynamic menu is enabled by default. Try disabling the dynamic menu by downloading the adjusted [http://www.mtasa.com/files/coreconfig.xml coreconfig.xml] file and placing it in our ''GTA San Andreas\MTA'' directory (overwriting any existing files).

==== Halt after MTA splash screen ====
* '''Nothing happens after the 'Stop playing with yourself' splash screen'''

If you use nVidia GeForce, try turning off nView Desktop Manager before starting MTA.

Also try deleting GTA San Andreas settings file ("gta_sa.set") in "Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files" folder

==== Crash after MTA splash screen ====
* '''MTA crashes after the 'Stop playing with yourself' logo. Both single player and the MTA: Race ran fine before.'''

Try downloading the latest DirectX Runtime files from [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=en Microsoft]. Also check in Task Manager, if gta_sa.exe process isn't already running.

If you run at any substandard resolutions (e.g. 960x720), try to change your resolution to a commonly supported one (e.g. 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×1024) by launching Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in normal mode, setting the new resolution and exiting.

==== Assertion in CMainMenu.cpp line 106 upon launching MTASA ====
* '''I'm getting an assertion in CMainMenu.cpp (line 106) after I have launched MTASA. I'm able to ignore it, but then game crashes after I try to connect to a server.'''

This is likely caused by GTASA or MTASA being installed in a path that contains non-ASCII characters (eg. Cyrillic, Polish, Japanese) in it.

To resolve this, you need to uninstall MTASA and GTASA, then install them in such paths that don't contain such characters.

==== Controls not working ====
* '''My controls don't seem to work as they should.'''

Try using the 'copygtacontrols' command in the console.

==== Incorrect models ====
* '''Woman model's breasts look awkward ingame / I'm seeing odd, spider-like shaped player models.'''

This is caused by the way GTA handles player stats. To fix this, be sure to set both fat and muscles player stats to 0, when you're changing player skin.

==== Incorrect drive-by functionality ====
* '''Drivebys arent working as they should'''

Drivebys are handled by script, and will change depending on the loaded gamemode.

==== Unsaved settings ====
* '''My MTA setting(s) didn't get saved (...) I crashed.'''

First, configure the MTA the way you want to, then exit the game and launch it again. Settings should get saved. Alternatively, try removing the coreconfig.xml file, then configure it and quit the game.

==== Поддержка Геймпадов ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my gamepad'''

This is a known issue - MTA's keybinds system does not support direct input. As an alternative, [http://xpadder.com/ XPadder] can be used. This emulates joypad buttons as keyboard/mouse so that it can be used in MTA. Please refer to [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=21167 this forum topic] for a brief guide on how to use XPadder.

==== Free mouselook not working properly ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my mouse'''

Some people got problems with their mouse in MTA. They can use it in the menu, connect to a server, but they can't use the mouse for free look.
This problem can be solved by entering a server, click your Win/Windows key at your keyboard once, and then click your mouse.

==== Sky flickering ====
* '''My screen/sky flickers when weather or sky effects are enabled.

MTA:SA DM uses a new text rendering system from race, which is much more efficient in terms of FPS. However, this can cause conflicts within the game, particularly with ATI based cards. To fix this, bring up the console with F8, and type the command '''ceguitext 1'''. This reverts the rendering method to that of Race. All glitches should no longer happen, at the cost of lower FPS.

====Invalid serial number====
This seems to happen randomly to a few people. The best way to fix this is to install without a serial number at all (choose the bottom option on the MTA accounts page of the installer). We'll be looking into fixing this as soon as possible.

You can also try to login into your account on [http://mtabeta.com/ www.mtabeta.com], there you can read your serial number. Then open "
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas/" in your registry. There you have to create the string "Username" with your username as value, and the string "Serial" with your serial number as value.

==== 'Network module could not be located' ====
*'''I am getting 'Network module could not be located' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Copy the file 'net.dll' from your GTA:SA/mta directory into your GTA:SA directory, overwriting existing files.

=== Windows Vista®-related ===

==== Crash on launch ====
* '''I've successfully upgraded from MTA Race to MTASA DM on Vista, but it seems to crash on launch.

Go to your Program Files\MTA San Andreas\mods\race directory, and rename client.dll to something else.

==== Crash on connect ====
* '''I seem to crash whenever I connect to a server just before I go in-game on Vista'''

This seems to be an issue with the Microsoft DirectX April 2006 SDK Redistributable DLL file (d3dx9_30.dll) when running in compatibility mode. Please make sure that compatibility mode is competely turned off for '''both''' your GTA_SA.exe and Multi Theft Auto.exe executables.

==== Invalid or disabled serial error ====
* '''MTASA DM installer complains about wrong serial provided. I'm running it for the first time.

You need to run the installer with Administrator privileges. To do so, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field.

Some have found that setting compatibility to Windows XP/2000 have fixed the problem.

If User Account Control is disabled, you might need to enable it and run the installer with admin privileges (like said above) in order to install MTA:SA DM.

*'''I am getting 'invalid serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
After some research we have found that in most cases this problem occurs if registry data has not been set for some reason. To fix this problem, take the following steps:

Open regedit (start > run > regedit)<br>
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas<br>
Create a new string key called Username and fill there the username you have on mtabeta.com<br>
Create one more string key called Serial and paste there the serial from mtabeta.com<br>

If you have no serial at http://community.mtasa.com (mtabeta.com) to complete the last step, register on our forums and request one [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21435&p=269057 here]

*'''I am getting 'disabled serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
If you receive this message, your serial has been banned (most likely for cheating). There is nothing you can do to fix this. Registering a new account does not unban you.

==== Clock manipulation error ====
* '''I am getting 'Clock manipulation detected!' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Further info coming soon.

==== Halt on launch ====
* '''When I launch MTA:SA DM, nothing happens (GTA_SA.exe is running but not loading up)

Run MTA:SA DM with Administrator privileges. To do this, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field and try again.

==== General GTA problems ====
* '''I have unexplainable GTA problems or crashes'''

Make sure your computer as well as your GTA install meet the [[Deathmatch_Client_Manual#System_requirements|minimum requirements]] and that you are not running in any 98/2000/XP/2003 compatibility modes.

Also try the solutions from these pages:
* http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=273549&view=findpost&p=4537502
* http://pullmonkey.com/2007/4/30/how-i-got-gta-san-andreas-to-work-with-a-crappy-os-vista

== Server ==

=== General ===
==== Fatal error 3 ====
* '''I'm getting ''Fatal Error 3'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you the required downloads, because it does not have http downloading enabled. Be sure to set the '''httpdownload''' configuration tag in your configuration to '''1'''.
==== Download error 9: Error downloading requested files ====
* '''I'm getting ''Download Error 9: Error downloading requested files'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you with a valid link. This results in a 404 (Not found) HTTP error and an error at your end.

* If you are running the built-in server ('''httpserver''' is set to '''1''' and '''httpdownloadurl''' is empty), make sure that your HTTP server is accessible (you can try to access it by using a browser) for everyone.

* If you have configured an external web server ('''httpdownloadurl''' is set to your custom URL), make sure that your HTTP is accessible and make sure you have read the [[Deathmatch_Server_Manual#Configuring_an_external_web_server | Configuring an external web server]] guide.
==== Download error 28 ====
Try closing anti-virus or firewall applications. If it then works, try adding an exception to your firewall to allow your http port through.

=== Windows-related ===
No known reported issues in the version {{Current Version|full}}.

=== Linux-related ===
====Default nohup creates infinitely big nohup.out====

Temporary fix, disable the nohup file: 'nohup ./mta_server > /dev/null &'

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2008-06-08T20:17:21Z

AlekseyU: /* Начало работы */

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<div style="float:left;"><div style="float:right;">[[Image:Scripting.jpg]]</div>Добро пожаловать на wiki-сайт разработчиков Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas Deathmatch. Здесь вы найдёте много полезной информации по разработке игровых режимов и карт для Multi Theft Auto.

Мы делаем подобные обзоры доступными для разработчиков, потому что нам нужна ваша помощь! Существует множество [[How you can help|способов помочь нам]] доработать и выпустить полностью законченную и нормально функционирующую версию MTA:SA DM. Создавайте игровые режимы и карты, помогайте документировать функции сценариев, пишите примеры кода, учебники или просто-напросто играйте и сообщайте обо всех найденых ошибках MTA на форумах.

Эта версия является большим многообещающим достижением для нас, так как она является первой версией за последние почти два года нашей работы и мы хотим знать ваше мнение о ней. Пожалуйста отнеситесь с пониманием к неизбежному появлению ошибок и помните, что многие вещи еще сделаны не полностью.

Если у вас возникли вопросы или трудности по написанию сценариев, свяжитесь с нами на нашем [[IRC Channel|IRC канале]].

'''Чтобы редактировать этот wiki-сайт вам нужна учётная запись MTA Community.''' Зарегистрируйтесь на [http://community.mtasa.com MTA Comminity] и затем войдите в учётную запись wiki-сайта с тем же именем и паролем.

Этот wiki-сайт теперь поддерживает '''[http://gears.google.com/ Google Gears]''', который позволяет просматривать wiki-сайт вне сети (и быстро). Достаточно лишь установить Google Gears и нажать ссылку "Перейти в автономный режим" внизу любой страницы. Подождите пока приложение загрузит содержание страницы wiki-сайта на ваш компьютер и после этого текущая на момент загрузки версия страницы wiki-сайта будет доступна без подключения к серверу.

<div style="border: 2px dotted navy; padding: 4px; margin: 10px">Новейшая версия '''Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas Deathmatch''' - '''{{Current Version|full}}'''. Посетите [http://www.mtasa.com/dp.html страницу загрузки], чтобы скачать её.</div>

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====Начало работы====

* [[RU/Deathmatch_Client_Manual|Руководство по клиентскому приложению]]
* [[RU/Deathmatch_Server_Manual|Руководство по серверному приложению]]
* [[RU/Known_Issues_-_FAQ|Известные ошибки MTA:SA DM]]
* [[RU/Scripting Introduction|Введение в скриптинг]]
* [[Debugging|Учебник по отладке]] (en) - Как найти ошибки в вашем скрипте
* [[RU/Классы MTA|Классы MTA]] - Подробные описания всех типов значений MTA
** [[RU/Element|Элементы MTA]] / [[Element tree]] (en)
* [[Resources|Введение в ресурсы]] (en)
** [[Resource Web Access|Ресурсы веб-доступа]] (en)
* [[Writing_Gamemodes|Написание игровых режимов]] (en)

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====Базы данных====
В этой части описаны все возможности LUA, предоставляемые MTA и ресурсами.
* [[Map manager|Менеджер карт]] - Используйте его для своих игровых режимов
* [[Client side scripts|Скрипты для клиентского приложения]]
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====Общая помощь по Lua====
Страницы, спроектированные с целью помочь вам понять язык LUA
*[http://www.lua.org/pil/index.html Руководство "Программирование на LUA"]
*[http://www.lua.ru/doc/ Справочное руководство по языку Lua 5.1 на русском]
*[http://lua-users.org/wiki/TutorialDirectory Wiki-сайт LUA]
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* [[Client Scripting Functions|Функции клиентского приложения]]
* [[Client Scripting Events|События клиентского приложения]]
* [[Server Scripting Functions|Функции серверного приложения]]
* [[Server Scripting Events|События серверного приложения]]

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* [[CJ Clothes|Одежда]]
* [[Template:Projectiles|Метательное оружие]]
* [[Template:Blip_Icons|Метки на радаре]]
* [[Template:Sounds|Звуки]]
* [[Vehicle IDs|Машины]]
* [[Vehicle_default_colors|Перечень цветов машин по умолчанию]]
* [[Template:Vehicle_colors|Цвета машин]]
* Vehicle Upgrades
* [[Weapons|Оружие]]
* [[Weather|Погода]]
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RU/Known Issues - FAQ

2008-06-08T20:15:59Z

AlekseyU: New page: Post here your proposed Q&A, regarding the known problems with MTA:SA DM and their solutions, especially problems we're encountering now, that might be also encountered by users in the fin...

Post here your proposed Q&A, regarding the known problems with MTA:SA DM and their solutions, especially problems we're encountering now, that might be also encountered by users in the final release. You're also welcome to edit them grammar/style wise.

== Client ==

=== General ===
==== Does MTASA:DM work with v1.01 or v2.00 of GTA San Andreas? ====
No. Please see [http://forum.mtavc.com/viewtopic.php?t=15151 this forum topic] for instructions on patching the exe

==== Initial black screen/hanging GTA splash screens ====
* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen or hanging GTA splash screens.'''

It may be necessary that during/after the logo splash screens in Grand Theft Auto you have to give some input in order to skip the videos correctly. Try to click your left-mouse button a few times, or tapping a few keys.

* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen after the GTA splash screens (possibly with text in the bottom right corner).'''

This can be related to a lack of support for DirectX or video card features, on your system, which are needed to run the dynamically rendered menu. This dynamic menu is enabled by default. Try disabling the dynamic menu by downloading the adjusted [http://www.mtasa.com/files/coreconfig.xml coreconfig.xml] file and placing it in our ''GTA San Andreas\MTA'' directory (overwriting any existing files).

==== Halt after MTA splash screen ====
* '''Nothing happens after the 'Stop playing with yourself' splash screen'''

If you use nVidia GeForce, try turning off nView Desktop Manager before starting MTA.

Also try deleting GTA San Andreas settings file ("gta_sa.set") in "Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files" folder

==== Crash after MTA splash screen ====
* '''MTA crashes after the 'Stop playing with yourself' logo. Both single player and the MTA: Race ran fine before.'''

Try downloading the latest DirectX Runtime files from [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=en Microsoft]. Also check in Task Manager, if gta_sa.exe process isn't already running.

If you run at any substandard resolutions (e.g. 960x720), try to change your resolution to a commonly supported one (e.g. 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×1024) by launching Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in normal mode, setting the new resolution and exiting.

==== Assertion in CMainMenu.cpp line 106 upon launching MTASA ====
* '''I'm getting an assertion in CMainMenu.cpp (line 106) after I have launched MTASA. I'm able to ignore it, but then game crashes after I try to connect to a server.'''

This is likely caused by GTASA or MTASA being installed in a path that contains non-ASCII characters (eg. Cyrillic, Polish, Japanese) in it.

To resolve this, you need to uninstall MTASA and GTASA, then install them in such paths that don't contain such characters.

==== Controls not working ====
* '''My controls don't seem to work as they should.'''

Try using the 'copygtacontrols' command in the console.

==== Incorrect models ====
* '''Woman model's breasts look awkward ingame / I'm seeing odd, spider-like shaped player models.'''

This is caused by the way GTA handles player stats. To fix this, be sure to set both fat and muscles player stats to 0, when you're changing player skin.

==== Incorrect drive-by functionality ====
* '''Drivebys arent working as they should'''

Drivebys are handled by script, and will change depending on the loaded gamemode.

==== Unsaved settings ====
* '''My MTA setting(s) didn't get saved (...) I crashed.'''

First, configure the MTA the way you want to, then exit the game and launch it again. Settings should get saved. Alternatively, try removing the coreconfig.xml file, then configure it and quit the game.

==== Gamepad support ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my gamepad'''

This is a known issue - MTA's keybinds system does not support direct input. As an alternative, [http://xpadder.com/ XPadder] can be used. This emulates joypad buttons as keyboard/mouse so that it can be used in MTA. Please refer to [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=21167 this forum topic] for a brief guide on how to use XPadder.

==== Free mouselook not working properly ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my mouse'''

Some people got problems with their mouse in MTA. They can use it in the menu, connect to a server, but they can't use the mouse for free look.
This problem can be solved by entering a server, click your Win/Windows key at your keyboard once, and then click your mouse.

==== Sky flickering ====
* '''My screen/sky flickers when weather or sky effects are enabled.

MTA:SA DM uses a new text rendering system from race, which is much more efficient in terms of FPS. However, this can cause conflicts within the game, particularly with ATI based cards. To fix this, bring up the console with F8, and type the command '''ceguitext 1'''. This reverts the rendering method to that of Race. All glitches should no longer happen, at the cost of lower FPS.

====Invalid serial number====
This seems to happen randomly to a few people. The best way to fix this is to install without a serial number at all (choose the bottom option on the MTA accounts page of the installer). We'll be looking into fixing this as soon as possible.

You can also try to login into your account on [http://mtabeta.com/ www.mtabeta.com], there you can read your serial number. Then open "
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas/" in your registry. There you have to create the string "Username" with your username as value, and the string "Serial" with your serial number as value.

==== 'Network module could not be located' ====
*'''I am getting 'Network module could not be located' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Copy the file 'net.dll' from your GTA:SA/mta directory into your GTA:SA directory, overwriting existing files.

=== Windows Vista®-related ===

==== Crash on launch ====
* '''I've successfully upgraded from MTA Race to MTASA DM on Vista, but it seems to crash on launch.

Go to your Program Files\MTA San Andreas\mods\race directory, and rename client.dll to something else.

==== Crash on connect ====
* '''I seem to crash whenever I connect to a server just before I go in-game on Vista'''

This seems to be an issue with the Microsoft DirectX April 2006 SDK Redistributable DLL file (d3dx9_30.dll) when running in compatibility mode. Please make sure that compatibility mode is competely turned off for '''both''' your GTA_SA.exe and Multi Theft Auto.exe executables.

==== Invalid or disabled serial error ====
* '''MTASA DM installer complains about wrong serial provided. I'm running it for the first time.

You need to run the installer with Administrator privileges. To do so, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field.

Some have found that setting compatibility to Windows XP/2000 have fixed the problem.

If User Account Control is disabled, you might need to enable it and run the installer with admin privileges (like said above) in order to install MTA:SA DM.

*'''I am getting 'invalid serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
After some research we have found that in most cases this problem occurs if registry data has not been set for some reason. To fix this problem, take the following steps:

Open regedit (start > run > regedit)<br>
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas<br>
Create a new string key called Username and fill there the username you have on mtabeta.com<br>
Create one more string key called Serial and paste there the serial from mtabeta.com<br>

If you have no serial at http://community.mtasa.com (mtabeta.com) to complete the last step, register on our forums and request one [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21435&p=269057 here]

*'''I am getting 'disabled serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
If you receive this message, your serial has been banned (most likely for cheating). There is nothing you can do to fix this. Registering a new account does not unban you.

==== Clock manipulation error ====
* '''I am getting 'Clock manipulation detected!' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Further info coming soon.

==== Halt on launch ====
* '''When I launch MTA:SA DM, nothing happens (GTA_SA.exe is running but not loading up)

Run MTA:SA DM with Administrator privileges. To do this, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field and try again.

==== General GTA problems ====
* '''I have unexplainable GTA problems or crashes'''

Make sure your computer as well as your GTA install meet the [[Deathmatch_Client_Manual#System_requirements|minimum requirements]] and that you are not running in any 98/2000/XP/2003 compatibility modes.

Also try the solutions from these pages:
* http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=273549&view=findpost&p=4537502
* http://pullmonkey.com/2007/4/30/how-i-got-gta-san-andreas-to-work-with-a-crappy-os-vista

== Server ==

=== General ===
==== Fatal error 3 ====
* '''I'm getting ''Fatal Error 3'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you the required downloads, because it does not have http downloading enabled. Be sure to set the '''httpdownload''' configuration tag in your configuration to '''1'''.
==== Download error 9: Error downloading requested files ====
* '''I'm getting ''Download Error 9: Error downloading requested files'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you with a valid link. This results in a 404 (Not found) HTTP error and an error at your end.

* If you are running the built-in server ('''httpserver''' is set to '''1''' and '''httpdownloadurl''' is empty), make sure that your HTTP server is accessible (you can try to access it by using a browser) for everyone.

* If you have configured an external web server ('''httpdownloadurl''' is set to your custom URL), make sure that your HTTP is accessible and make sure you have read the [[Deathmatch_Server_Manual#Configuring_an_external_web_server | Configuring an external web server]] guide.
==== Download error 28 ====
Try closing anti-virus or firewall applications. If it then works, try adding an exception to your firewall to allow your http port through.

=== Windows-related ===
No known reported issues in the version {{Current Version|full}}.

=== Linux-related ===
====Default nohup creates infinitely big nohup.out====

Temporary fix, disable the nohup file: 'nohup ./mta_server > /dev/null &'

Known Issues - FAQ

2008-05-29T14:09:24Z

AlekseyU: /* Controls not working */

Post here your proposed Q&A, regarding the known problems with MTA:SA DM and their solutions, especially problems we're encountering now, that might be also encountered by users in the final release. You're also welcome to edit them grammar/style wise.

== Client ==

=== General ===
==== MTASA:DM работает с v1.01 или v2.00 версиями GTA San Andreas? ====
Нет. Пожалуйста посмотрите [http://forum.mtavc.com/viewtopic.php?t=15151 эту тему на форуме]для дальнейших инструкций по установке патча на exe

==== Initial black screen/hanging GTA splash screens ====
* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen or hanging GTA splash screens.'''

It may be necessary that during/after the logo splash screens in Grand Theft Auto you have to give some input in order to skip the videos correctly. Try to click your left-mouse button a few times, or tapping a few keys.

* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen after the GTA splash screens (possibly with text in the bottom right corner).'''

This can be related to a lack of support for DirectX or video card features, on your system, which are needed to run the dynamically rendered menu. This dynamic menu is enabled by default. Try disabling the dynamic menu by downloading the adjusted [http://www.mtasa.com/files/coreconfig.xml coreconfig.xml] file and placing it in our ''GTA San Andreas\MTA'' directory (overwriting any existing files).

==== Halt after MTA splash screen ====
* '''Nothing happens after the 'Stop playing with yourself' splash screen'''

If you use nVidia GeForce, try turning off nView Desktop Manager before starting MTA.

Also try deleting GTA San Andreas settings file ("gta_sa.set") in "Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files" folder

==== Crash after MTA splash screen ====
* '''MTA crashes after the 'Stop playing with yourself' logo. Both single player and the MTA: Race ran fine before.'''

Try downloading the latest DirectX Runtime files from [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=en Microsoft]. Also check in Task Manager, if gta_sa.exe process isn't already running.

If you run at any substandard resolutions (e.g. 960x720), try to change your resolution to a commonly supported one (e.g. 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×1024) by launching Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in normal mode, setting the new resolution and exiting.

==== Assertion in CMainMenu.cpp line 106 upon launching MTASA ====
* '''I'm getting an assertion in CMainMenu.cpp (line 106) after I have launched MTASA. I'm able to ignore it, but then game crashes after I try to connect to a server.'''

This is likely caused by GTASA or MTASA being installed in a path that contains non-ASCII characters (eg. Cyrillic, Polish, Japanese) in it.

To resolve this, you need to uninstall MTASA and GTASA, then install them in such paths that don't contain such characters.

==== Управление не работает ====
* '''Моя конфигурация управления здесь не работает.'''

Попробуйте использовать консольную команду 'copygtacontrols'.

==== Incorrect models ====
* '''Woman model's breasts look awkward ingame / I'm seeing odd, spider-like shaped player models.'''

This is caused by the way GTA handles player stats. To fix this, be sure to set both fat and muscles player stats to 0, when you're changing player skin.

==== Incorrect drive-by functionality ====
* '''Drivebys arent working as they should'''

Drivebys are handled by script, and will change depending on the loaded gamemode.

==== Unsaved settings ====
* '''My MTA setting(s) didn't get saved (...) I crashed.'''

First, configure the MTA the way you want to, then exit the game and launch it again. Settings should get saved. Alternatively, try removing the coreconfig.xml file, then configure it and quit the game.

==== Gamepad support ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my gamepad'''

This is a known issue - MTA's keybinds system does not support direct input. As an alternative, [http://xpadder.com/ XPadder] can be used. This emulates joypad buttons as keyboard/mouse so that it can be used in MTA. Please refer to [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=21167 this forum topic] for a brief guide on how to use XPadder.

==== Sky flickering ====
* '''My screen/sky flickers when weather or sky effects are enabled.

MTA:SA DM uses a new text rendering system from race, which is much more efficient in terms of FPS. However, this can cause conflicts within the game, particularly with ATI based cards. To fix this, bring up the console with F8, and type the command '''ceguitext 1'''. This reverts the rendering method to that of Race. All glitches should no longer happen, at the cost of lower FPS.

====Invalid serial number====
This seems to happen randomly to a few people. The best way to fix this is to install without a serial number at all (choose the bottom option on the MTA accounts page of the installer). We'll be looking into fixing this as soon as possible.

You can also try to login into your account on [http://mtabeta.com/ www.mtabeta.com], there you can read your serial number. Then open "
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas/" in your registry. There you have to create the string "Username" with your username as value, and the string "Serial" with your serial number as value.

==== 'Network module could not be located' ====
*'''I am getting 'Network module could not be located' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Copy the file 'net.dll' from your GTA:SA/mta directory into your GTA:SA directory, overwriting existing files.

=== Windows Vista®-related ===

==== Crash on launch ====
* '''I've successfully upgraded from MTA Race to MTASA DM on Vista, but it seems to crash on launch.

Go to your Program Files\MTA San Andreas\mods\race directory, and rename client.dll to something else.

==== Crash on connect ====
* '''I seem to crash whenever I connect to a server just before I go in-game on Vista'''

This seems to be an issue with the Microsoft DirectX April 2006 SDK Redistributable DLL file (d3dx9_30.dll) when running in compatibility mode. Please make sure that compatibility mode is competely turned off for '''both''' your GTA_SA.exe and Multi Theft Auto.exe executables.

==== Invalid or disabled serial error ====
* '''MTASA DM installer complains about wrong serial provided. I'm running it for the first time.

You need to run the installer with Administrator privileges. To do so, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field.

Some have found that setting compatibility to Windows XP/2000 have fixed the problem.

If User Account Control is disabled, you might need to enable it and run the installer with admin privileges (like said above) in order to install MTA:SA DM.

*'''I am getting 'invalid serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
After some research we have found that in most cases this problem occurs if registry data has not been set for some reason. To fix this problem, take the following steps:

Open regedit (start > run > regedit)<br>
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas<br>
Create a new string key called Username and fill there the username you have on mtabeta.com<br>
Create one more string key called Serial and paste there the serial from mtabeta.com<br>

If you have no serial at http://community.mtasa.com (mtabeta.com) to complete the last step, register on our forums and request one [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21435&p=269057 here]

*'''I am getting 'disabled serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
If you receive this message, your serial has been banned (most likely for cheating). There is nothing you can do to fix this. Registering a new account does not unban you.

==== Clock manipulation error ====
* '''I am getting 'Clock manipulation detected!' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Further info coming soon.

==== Halt on launch ====
* '''When I launch MTA:SA DM, nothing happens (GTA_SA.exe is running but not loading up)

Run MTA:SA DM with Administrator privileges. To do this, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field and try again.

==== General GTA problems ====
* '''I have unexplainable GTA problems or crashes'''

Make sure your computer as well as your GTA install meet the [[Deathmatch_Client_Manual#System_requirements|minimum requirements]] and that you are not running in any 98/2000/XP/2003 compatibility modes.

Also try the solutions from these pages:
* http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=273549&view=findpost&p=4537502
* http://pullmonkey.com/2007/4/30/how-i-got-gta-san-andreas-to-work-with-a-crappy-os-vista

== Server ==

=== General ===
==== Fatal error 3 ====
* '''I'm getting ''Fatal Error 3'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you the required downloads, because it does not have http downloading enabled. Be sure to set the '''httpdownload''' configuration tag in your configuration to '''1'''.
==== Download error 9: Error downloading requested files ====
* '''I'm getting ''Download Error 9: Error downloading requested files'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you with a valid link. This results in a 404 (Not found) HTTP error and an error at your end.

* If you are running the built-in server ('''httpserver''' is set to '''1''' and '''httpdownloadurl''' is empty), make sure that your HTTP server is accessible (you can try to access it by using a browser) for everyone.

* If you have configured an external web server ('''httpdownloadurl''' is set to your custom URL), make sure that your HTTP is accessible and make sure you have read the [[Deathmatch_Server_Manual#Configuring_an_external_web_server | Configuring an external web server]] guide.
==== Download error 28 ====
Try closing anti-virus or firewall applications. If it then works, try adding an exception to your firewall to allow your http port through.

=== Windows-related ===
No known reported issues in the version {{Current Version|full}}.

=== Linux-related ===
====Default nohup creates infinitely big nohup.out====

Temporary fix, disable the nohup file: 'nohup ./mta_server > /dev/null &'

Known Issues - FAQ

2008-05-29T14:07:22Z

AlekseyU: /* MTASA:DM работает с v1.01 или v2.00 версиями GTA San Andreas? */

Post here your proposed Q&A, regarding the known problems with MTA:SA DM and their solutions, especially problems we're encountering now, that might be also encountered by users in the final release. You're also welcome to edit them grammar/style wise.

== Client ==

=== General ===
==== MTASA:DM работает с v1.01 или v2.00 версиями GTA San Andreas? ====
Нет. Пожалуйста посмотрите [http://forum.mtavc.com/viewtopic.php?t=15151 эту тему на форуме]для дальнейших инструкций по установке патча на exe

==== Initial black screen/hanging GTA splash screens ====
* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen or hanging GTA splash screens.'''

It may be necessary that during/after the logo splash screens in Grand Theft Auto you have to give some input in order to skip the videos correctly. Try to click your left-mouse button a few times, or tapping a few keys.

* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen after the GTA splash screens (possibly with text in the bottom right corner).'''

This can be related to a lack of support for DirectX or video card features, on your system, which are needed to run the dynamically rendered menu. This dynamic menu is enabled by default. Try disabling the dynamic menu by downloading the adjusted [http://www.mtasa.com/files/coreconfig.xml coreconfig.xml] file and placing it in our ''GTA San Andreas\MTA'' directory (overwriting any existing files).

==== Halt after MTA splash screen ====
* '''Nothing happens after the 'Stop playing with yourself' splash screen'''

If you use nVidia GeForce, try turning off nView Desktop Manager before starting MTA.

Also try deleting GTA San Andreas settings file ("gta_sa.set") in "Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files" folder

==== Crash after MTA splash screen ====
* '''MTA crashes after the 'Stop playing with yourself' logo. Both single player and the MTA: Race ran fine before.'''

Try downloading the latest DirectX Runtime files from [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=en Microsoft]. Also check in Task Manager, if gta_sa.exe process isn't already running.

If you run at any substandard resolutions (e.g. 960x720), try to change your resolution to a commonly supported one (e.g. 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×1024) by launching Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in normal mode, setting the new resolution and exiting.

==== Assertion in CMainMenu.cpp line 106 upon launching MTASA ====
* '''I'm getting an assertion in CMainMenu.cpp (line 106) after I have launched MTASA. I'm able to ignore it, but then game crashes after I try to connect to a server.'''

This is likely caused by GTASA or MTASA being installed in a path that contains non-ASCII characters (eg. Cyrillic, Polish, Japanese) in it.

To resolve this, you need to uninstall MTASA and GTASA, then install them in such paths that don't contain such characters.

==== Controls not working ====
* '''My controls don't seem to work as they should.'''

Try using the 'copygtacontrols' command in the console.

==== Incorrect models ====
* '''Woman model's breasts look awkward ingame / I'm seeing odd, spider-like shaped player models.'''

This is caused by the way GTA handles player stats. To fix this, be sure to set both fat and muscles player stats to 0, when you're changing player skin.

==== Incorrect drive-by functionality ====
* '''Drivebys arent working as they should'''

Drivebys are handled by script, and will change depending on the loaded gamemode.

==== Unsaved settings ====
* '''My MTA setting(s) didn't get saved (...) I crashed.'''

First, configure the MTA the way you want to, then exit the game and launch it again. Settings should get saved. Alternatively, try removing the coreconfig.xml file, then configure it and quit the game.

==== Gamepad support ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my gamepad'''

This is a known issue - MTA's keybinds system does not support direct input. As an alternative, [http://xpadder.com/ XPadder] can be used. This emulates joypad buttons as keyboard/mouse so that it can be used in MTA. Please refer to [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=21167 this forum topic] for a brief guide on how to use XPadder.

==== Sky flickering ====
* '''My screen/sky flickers when weather or sky effects are enabled.

MTA:SA DM uses a new text rendering system from race, which is much more efficient in terms of FPS. However, this can cause conflicts within the game, particularly with ATI based cards. To fix this, bring up the console with F8, and type the command '''ceguitext 1'''. This reverts the rendering method to that of Race. All glitches should no longer happen, at the cost of lower FPS.

====Invalid serial number====
This seems to happen randomly to a few people. The best way to fix this is to install without a serial number at all (choose the bottom option on the MTA accounts page of the installer). We'll be looking into fixing this as soon as possible.

You can also try to login into your account on [http://mtabeta.com/ www.mtabeta.com], there you can read your serial number. Then open "
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas/" in your registry. There you have to create the string "Username" with your username as value, and the string "Serial" with your serial number as value.

==== 'Network module could not be located' ====
*'''I am getting 'Network module could not be located' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Copy the file 'net.dll' from your GTA:SA/mta directory into your GTA:SA directory, overwriting existing files.

=== Windows Vista®-related ===

==== Crash on launch ====
* '''I've successfully upgraded from MTA Race to MTASA DM on Vista, but it seems to crash on launch.

Go to your Program Files\MTA San Andreas\mods\race directory, and rename client.dll to something else.

==== Crash on connect ====
* '''I seem to crash whenever I connect to a server just before I go in-game on Vista'''

This seems to be an issue with the Microsoft DirectX April 2006 SDK Redistributable DLL file (d3dx9_30.dll) when running in compatibility mode. Please make sure that compatibility mode is competely turned off for '''both''' your GTA_SA.exe and Multi Theft Auto.exe executables.

==== Invalid or disabled serial error ====
* '''MTASA DM installer complains about wrong serial provided. I'm running it for the first time.

You need to run the installer with Administrator privileges. To do so, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field.

Some have found that setting compatibility to Windows XP/2000 have fixed the problem.

If User Account Control is disabled, you might need to enable it and run the installer with admin privileges (like said above) in order to install MTA:SA DM.

*'''I am getting 'invalid serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
After some research we have found that in most cases this problem occurs if registry data has not been set for some reason. To fix this problem, take the following steps:

Open regedit (start > run > regedit)<br>
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas<br>
Create a new string key called Username and fill there the username you have on mtabeta.com<br>
Create one more string key called Serial and paste there the serial from mtabeta.com<br>

If you have no serial at http://community.mtasa.com (mtabeta.com) to complete the last step, register on our forums and request one [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21435&p=269057 here]

*'''I am getting 'disabled serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
If you receive this message, your serial has been banned (most likely for cheating). There is nothing you can do to fix this. Registering a new account does not unban you.

==== Clock manipulation error ====
* '''I am getting 'Clock manipulation detected!' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Further info coming soon.

==== Halt on launch ====
* '''When I launch MTA:SA DM, nothing happens (GTA_SA.exe is running but not loading up)

Run MTA:SA DM with Administrator privileges. To do this, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field and try again.

==== General GTA problems ====
* '''I have unexplainable GTA problems or crashes'''

Make sure your computer as well as your GTA install meet the [[Deathmatch_Client_Manual#System_requirements|minimum requirements]] and that you are not running in any 98/2000/XP/2003 compatibility modes.

Also try the solutions from these pages:
* http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=273549&view=findpost&p=4537502
* http://pullmonkey.com/2007/4/30/how-i-got-gta-san-andreas-to-work-with-a-crappy-os-vista

== Server ==

=== General ===
==== Fatal error 3 ====
* '''I'm getting ''Fatal Error 3'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you the required downloads, because it does not have http downloading enabled. Be sure to set the '''httpdownload''' configuration tag in your configuration to '''1'''.
==== Download error 9: Error downloading requested files ====
* '''I'm getting ''Download Error 9: Error downloading requested files'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you with a valid link. This results in a 404 (Not found) HTTP error and an error at your end.

* If you are running the built-in server ('''httpserver''' is set to '''1''' and '''httpdownloadurl''' is empty), make sure that your HTTP server is accessible (you can try to access it by using a browser) for everyone.

* If you have configured an external web server ('''httpdownloadurl''' is set to your custom URL), make sure that your HTTP is accessible and make sure you have read the [[Deathmatch_Server_Manual#Configuring_an_external_web_server | Configuring an external web server]] guide.
==== Download error 28 ====
Try closing anti-virus or firewall applications. If it then works, try adding an exception to your firewall to allow your http port through.

=== Windows-related ===
No known reported issues in the version {{Current Version|full}}.

=== Linux-related ===
====Default nohup creates infinitely big nohup.out====

Temporary fix, disable the nohup file: 'nohup ./mta_server > /dev/null &'

Known Issues - FAQ

2008-05-29T14:06:58Z

AlekseyU: /* Does MTASA:DM work with v1.01 or v2.00 of GTA San Andreas? */

Post here your proposed Q&A, regarding the known problems with MTA:SA DM and their solutions, especially problems we're encountering now, that might be also encountered by users in the final release. You're also welcome to edit them grammar/style wise.

== Client ==

=== General ===
==== MTASA:DM работает с v1.01 или v2.00 версиями GTA San Andreas? ====
Нет. Пожалуйста посмотрите[http://forum.mtavc.com/viewtopic.php?t=15151 эту тему на форуме] для дальнейших инструкций по установке патча на exe

==== Initial black screen/hanging GTA splash screens ====
* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen or hanging GTA splash screens.'''

It may be necessary that during/after the logo splash screens in Grand Theft Auto you have to give some input in order to skip the videos correctly. Try to click your left-mouse button a few times, or tapping a few keys.

* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen after the GTA splash screens (possibly with text in the bottom right corner).'''

This can be related to a lack of support for DirectX or video card features, on your system, which are needed to run the dynamically rendered menu. This dynamic menu is enabled by default. Try disabling the dynamic menu by downloading the adjusted [http://www.mtasa.com/files/coreconfig.xml coreconfig.xml] file and placing it in our ''GTA San Andreas\MTA'' directory (overwriting any existing files).

==== Halt after MTA splash screen ====
* '''Nothing happens after the 'Stop playing with yourself' splash screen'''

If you use nVidia GeForce, try turning off nView Desktop Manager before starting MTA.

Also try deleting GTA San Andreas settings file ("gta_sa.set") in "Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files" folder

==== Crash after MTA splash screen ====
* '''MTA crashes after the 'Stop playing with yourself' logo. Both single player and the MTA: Race ran fine before.'''

Try downloading the latest DirectX Runtime files from [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&DisplayLang=en Microsoft]. Also check in Task Manager, if gta_sa.exe process isn't already running.

If you run at any substandard resolutions (e.g. 960x720), try to change your resolution to a commonly supported one (e.g. 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×1024) by launching Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in normal mode, setting the new resolution and exiting.

==== Assertion in CMainMenu.cpp line 106 upon launching MTASA ====
* '''I'm getting an assertion in CMainMenu.cpp (line 106) after I have launched MTASA. I'm able to ignore it, but then game crashes after I try to connect to a server.'''

This is likely caused by GTASA or MTASA being installed in a path that contains non-ASCII characters (eg. Cyrillic, Polish, Japanese) in it.

To resolve this, you need to uninstall MTASA and GTASA, then install them in such paths that don't contain such characters.

==== Controls not working ====
* '''My controls don't seem to work as they should.'''

Try using the 'copygtacontrols' command in the console.

==== Incorrect models ====
* '''Woman model's breasts look awkward ingame / I'm seeing odd, spider-like shaped player models.'''

This is caused by the way GTA handles player stats. To fix this, be sure to set both fat and muscles player stats to 0, when you're changing player skin.

==== Incorrect drive-by functionality ====
* '''Drivebys arent working as they should'''

Drivebys are handled by script, and will change depending on the loaded gamemode.

==== Unsaved settings ====
* '''My MTA setting(s) didn't get saved (...) I crashed.'''

First, configure the MTA the way you want to, then exit the game and launch it again. Settings should get saved. Alternatively, try removing the coreconfig.xml file, then configure it and quit the game.

==== Gamepad support ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my gamepad'''

This is a known issue - MTA's keybinds system does not support direct input. As an alternative, [http://xpadder.com/ XPadder] can be used. This emulates joypad buttons as keyboard/mouse so that it can be used in MTA. Please refer to [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=21167 this forum topic] for a brief guide on how to use XPadder.

==== Sky flickering ====
* '''My screen/sky flickers when weather or sky effects are enabled.

MTA:SA DM uses a new text rendering system from race, which is much more efficient in terms of FPS. However, this can cause conflicts within the game, particularly with ATI based cards. To fix this, bring up the console with F8, and type the command '''ceguitext 1'''. This reverts the rendering method to that of Race. All glitches should no longer happen, at the cost of lower FPS.

====Invalid serial number====
This seems to happen randomly to a few people. The best way to fix this is to install without a serial number at all (choose the bottom option on the MTA accounts page of the installer). We'll be looking into fixing this as soon as possible.

You can also try to login into your account on [http://mtabeta.com/ www.mtabeta.com], there you can read your serial number. Then open "
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas/" in your registry. There you have to create the string "Username" with your username as value, and the string "Serial" with your serial number as value.

==== 'Network module could not be located' ====
*'''I am getting 'Network module could not be located' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Copy the file 'net.dll' from your GTA:SA/mta directory into your GTA:SA directory, overwriting existing files.

=== Windows Vista®-related ===

==== Crash on launch ====
* '''I've successfully upgraded from MTA Race to MTASA DM on Vista, but it seems to crash on launch.

Go to your Program Files\MTA San Andreas\mods\race directory, and rename client.dll to something else.

==== Crash on connect ====
* '''I seem to crash whenever I connect to a server just before I go in-game on Vista'''

This seems to be an issue with the Microsoft DirectX April 2006 SDK Redistributable DLL file (d3dx9_30.dll) when running in compatibility mode. Please make sure that compatibility mode is competely turned off for '''both''' your GTA_SA.exe and Multi Theft Auto.exe executables.

==== Invalid or disabled serial error ====
* '''MTASA DM installer complains about wrong serial provided. I'm running it for the first time.

You need to run the installer with Administrator privileges. To do so, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field.

Some have found that setting compatibility to Windows XP/2000 have fixed the problem.

If User Account Control is disabled, you might need to enable it and run the installer with admin privileges (like said above) in order to install MTA:SA DM.

*'''I am getting 'invalid serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
After some research we have found that in most cases this problem occurs if registry data has not been set for some reason. To fix this problem, take the following steps:

Open regedit (start > run > regedit)<br>
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas<br>
Create a new string key called Username and fill there the username you have on mtabeta.com<br>
Create one more string key called Serial and paste there the serial from mtabeta.com<br>

If you have no serial at http://community.mtasa.com (mtabeta.com) to complete the last step, register on our forums and request one [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=21435&p=269057 here]

*'''I am getting 'disabled serial' when I try to connect to a server'''
If you receive this message, your serial has been banned (most likely for cheating). There is nothing you can do to fix this. Registering a new account does not unban you.

==== Clock manipulation error ====
* '''I am getting 'Clock manipulation detected!' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM

Further info coming soon.

==== Halt on launch ====
* '''When I launch MTA:SA DM, nothing happens (GTA_SA.exe is running but not loading up)

Run MTA:SA DM with Administrator privileges. To do this, right click on the installer executable, choose 'Properties', go into 'Compatibility' tab and tick the check box on the last field and try again.

==== General GTA problems ====
* '''I have unexplainable GTA problems or crashes'''

Make sure your computer as well as your GTA install meet the [[Deathmatch_Client_Manual#System_requirements|minimum requirements]] and that you are not running in any 98/2000/XP/2003 compatibility modes.

Also try the solutions from these pages:
* http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=273549&view=findpost&p=4537502
* http://pullmonkey.com/2007/4/30/how-i-got-gta-san-andreas-to-work-with-a-crappy-os-vista

== Server ==

=== General ===
==== Fatal error 3 ====
* '''I'm getting ''Fatal Error 3'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you the required downloads, because it does not have http downloading enabled. Be sure to set the '''httpdownload''' configuration tag in your configuration to '''1'''.
==== Download error 9: Error downloading requested files ====
* '''I'm getting ''Download Error 9: Error downloading requested files'' whenever I connect to my server'''

This error happens when the server you are trying to connect to is unable to provide you with a valid link. This results in a 404 (Not found) HTTP error and an error at your end.

* If you are running the built-in server ('''httpserver''' is set to '''1''' and '''httpdownloadurl''' is empty), make sure that your HTTP server is accessible (you can try to access it by using a browser) for everyone.

* If you have configured an external web server ('''httpdownloadurl''' is set to your custom URL), make sure that your HTTP is accessible and make sure you have read the [[Deathmatch_Server_Manual#Configuring_an_external_web_server | Configuring an external web server]] guide.
==== Download error 28 ====
Try closing anti-virus or firewall applications. If it then works, try adding an exception to your firewall to allow your http port through.

=== Windows-related ===
No known reported issues in the version {{Current Version|full}}.

=== Linux-related ===
====Default nohup creates infinitely big nohup.out====

Temporary fix, disable the nohup file: 'nohup ./mta_server > /dev/null &'