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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.
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.


== General ==
== Client ==


* '''Q: MTA crashes after the 'Stop playing with yourself' logo. Both single player and the MTA: Race ran fine before.'''
=== General ===
==== Initial black screen ====
* '''MTA shows a permanent black screen after the splash screens.'''


A: 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.
AThis can be related to a lack of support for DirectX or video card features, on your system, which are needed to run the dynamically render 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).


* '''Q: My controls don't seem to work as they should.'''
==== Halt after splash screen ====
* '''Nothing happens after the 'Stop playing with yourself' splash screen'''


A: Try using the 'copygtacontrols' command in the console.
If you use nVidia GeForce, try turning off nView Desktop Manager before starting MTA.


* '''Q: Woman model's breasts look awkward ingame / I'm seeing odd, spider-like shaped player models.'''
==== Crash after splash screen ====
* '''MTA crashes after the 'Stop playing with yourself' logo. Both single player and the MTA: Race ran fine before.'''


A: 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.
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.


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


A: Drivebys are handled by script, and will change depending on the loaded gamemode.
Try using the 'copygtacontrols' command in the console.


* '''Q: My MTA setting(s) didn't get saved (...) I crashed.'''
==== Incorrect models ====
* '''Woman model's breasts look awkward ingame / I'm seeing odd, spider-like shaped player models.'''


A: 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.
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.


* '''Q: MTA doesnt recognise my gamepad'''
==== Incorrect drive-by functionality ====
* '''Drivebys arent working as they should'''


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


* '''Q: My screen/sky flickers when weather or sky effects are enabled.
==== Unsaved settings ====
* '''My MTA setting(s) didn't get saved (...) I crashed.'''


A: 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 ¬(tilde), 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.
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.


* '''Q: Nothing happens after the 'Stop playing with yourself' splash screen'''
==== Gamepad support ====
* '''MTA doesnt recognise my gamepad'''


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


== Windows Vista®-related ==
==== Sky flickering ====
* '''My screen/sky flickers when weather or sky effects are enabled.


* '''Q: I've successfully upgraded from MTA Race to MTASA DM on Vista, but it seems to crash on launch.
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 ¬(tilde), 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.


A: Go to your Program Files\MTA San Andreas\mods\race directory, and rename client.dll to something else. 
=== Windows Vista®-related ===


* '''Q: MTASA DM installer complains about wrong serial provided. I'm running it for the first time.
==== Crash on launch ====
* '''I've successfully upgraded from MTA Race to MTASA DM on Vista, but it seems to crash on launch.


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


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


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 MTASA.
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.


* '''Q: I am getting some error messages upon launching MTASA DM. They say something about exception handlers and modules not being located.
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.


A: You need to download and install some of the needed dll files (namely msvcr71d.dll and d3dx9_30.dll ) and put them in your GTA San Andreas\MTA folder.
==== Clock manipulation error ====
* '''I am getting 'Clock manipulation detected!' error message upon launching MTA:SA DM


* '''Q: I am getting 'Clock manipulation detected!' error message upon launching MTA San Andreas DM.
Further info coming soon.


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


* '''Q: When I launch MultiTheftAuto 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.


A: Run MultiTheftAuto as an Administrator, 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'''


* '''Q: I've got problems with <insert some problem here>. It seems to happen on single player mode too.
Try solutions from these pages:
 
A: Try solutions from these pages:
http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=273549&view=findpost&p=4537502
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
http://pullmonkey.com/2007/4/30/how-i-got-gta-san-andreas-to-work-with-a-crappy-os-vista
== Server ==

Revision as of 00:58, 3 January 2008

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

Initial black screen

  • MTA shows a permanent black screen after the splash screens.

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

Halt after 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.

Crash after 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 Microsoft. Also check in Task Manager, if gta_sa.exe process isn't already running.

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, XPadder can be used. This emulates joypad buttons as keyboard/mouse so that it can be used in MTA.

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 ¬(tilde), 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.

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.

Invalid 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.

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.

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

Try 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

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