MTA 0.5 Known Issues - Revision history

SugarD-x: Added several more known issues, fixed a few typographical errors, and updated and clarified some information.

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Added several more known issues, fixed a few typographical errors, and updated and clarified some information.

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 ''Server operators: ensure you are running the [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=27645 MTAServer Patch 1 Hotfix]. [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_server_win32_patch1_hotfix.zip Windows.] [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_server_linux_patch1_hotfix.tar.gz Linux]''
 *'''In-game MOTDs appear as nonsense.'''
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 *'''The in-game help marker says the game is MTA 0.4, when it clearly is MTA 0.5.
 This help marker was removed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 MTA 0.5r2.]
 *'''Crash when MTA:VC DM is loading.
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 *'''GTA3:MTA Shoreside Vale: Two players and two vehicles appear on the character select screen, followed shortly by a crash.
 Fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2.]
 *'''MTA:VC (either map) crashes when you try to get on a bike as passenger when it has no driver.
-Not fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2;] might be fixed in a future release if there is one. Sorry!
+The cause of this is still under investigation.
 *'''Your server doesn't appear in the server list, or appears as "unscanned".
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 *'''You have quite a few files on your computer called MTAChat.txt.
 MTAChat.txt, as you probably guessed, stores a chat log. This feature was added at the last moment and not properly tested. Consequently, this problem has occurred. This is probably due to how the client has been launched (the start path determines where it saves the chat, not the install path). Don't worry about it, really... this may be fixed or disabled in the next client version. In the meantime, feel free to delete any files you don't want.
 *'''Upon hitting "Start Game" the client informs you your client is modified.
 This is an error with the way we temporarily replace some of the games files. When you install take a back up of both weapon.dat and weapon.mta from the /data/ directory in your Grand Theft Auto folder and put them somewhere safe. If you get this error close the client, REPLACE both files and retry.
 *'''When playing GTA3 you receive an "Invalid Executable" error.
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 *'''Your virus scanner informs you that the Multi Theft Auto 0.5 executable is a virus or malware.
-MTA does '''not''' contain any viruses, malware, adware or spyware. If your virus scanner informs you that it is infected, either you have a virus on your computer that is infecting your files, or one of our mirrors has been infected with a virus or your virus scanner is making a mistake. McAfee has been known to make this mistake. We've informed Norton and McAfee of this, but they've yet to fix it. In the meantime, disable your virus scanner while playing. Also, ensure you only download from this site. [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe This link] is hosted by our webhost. Use this if you doubt the validity of your copy of MTA.
+MTA does '''not''' contain any viruses, malware, adware or spyware. If your virus scanner informs you that it is infected, either you have a virus on your computer that is infecting your files, or one of our mirrors has been infected with a virus, or your virus scanner is making a mistake. McAfee has been known to make this mistake. We've informed Norton and McAfee of this, but they've yet to fix it. In the meantime, disable your virus scanner while playing. Also, ensure you only download from the Multi Theft Auto or Project Redivivus websites. Also be aware that in later years, a common, known false positive has been triggered by anti-malware scanners regarding the MTA 0.5 client executable and its installer. This is due to the way the internal code was protected from disassembly with the use of packing software and obfuscation. [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe This link] is hosted by our webhost. Use this if you doubt the validity of your copy of MTA.
 *'''You get a crash at the address 652F30 when starting the game.
-This is caused by having the incorrect GXT file. To fix this, copy all the gxt files from the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\TEXT folder except the "american.gxt" into the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\MTA folder. You should also ensure your game language is set to English.
+This is caused by having the incorrect GXT file. To fix this, copy all the GXT files from the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\TEXT folder except the "american.gxt" into the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\MTA folder. You should also ensure your game language is set to English.
 *'''Your client times out as soon as you connect to a server. Players all time out when they connect to your server.
-This has been an unknown problem for quite some time now, but it seems it is caused not by MTA or the MTAServer but by MTA:mA, or more specifically scripts running on it. If the scripts send multiple messages to the player when they join it is highly likely to time them out. This results in nobody being able to play.
+This has been an unknown problem for quite some time now, but it seems it is caused not by MTA or the MTAServer but by MTA:mA, or more specifically scripts running on it. If the scripts send multiple messages to the player when they join it is highly likely to time them out. This results in nobody being able to play. This can also be caused by servers using excessively long names.
 For now a fix is available for MTA:mA [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?p=181919#181919 here] (hopefully GRS will also be updated soon).

Winky- at 14:14, 20 June 2012

2012-06-20T14:14:56Z

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	{{Historical\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]]. The updated article for 0.5r2 can be found [[MTA 0.5r2 Known Issues\|here]].}}		{{Historical\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]]. The updated article for 0.5r2 can be found [[MTA 0.5r2 Known Issues\|here]].}}
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Winky- at 10:53, 15 January 2012

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	{{~~Outdated~~\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]]. The updated article for 0.5r2 can be found [[MTA 0.5r2 Known Issues\|here]].}}		{{Historical\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]]. The updated article for 0.5r2 can be found [[MTA 0.5r2 Known Issues\|here]].}}
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	This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].		This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].

Winky- at 20:04, 24 December 2011

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	{{Outdated\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]].}}		{{Outdated\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]]. The updated article for 0.5r2 can be found [[MTA 0.5r2 Known Issues\|here]].}}
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	This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].		This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].

Winky- at 20:01, 24 December 2011

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			{{Outdated\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]].}}
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	~~{{Outdated\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]].}}~~

	This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].		This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].

Winky- at 15:14, 17 November 2011

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	__NOTOC__~~===<span style="color:#ff0000">~~This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2.~~]</span>===~~		__NOTOC__
			{{Outdated\|This article applies to an older version of Multi Theft Auto for GTAIII and Vice City. The current release is [[http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]].}}

	This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].		This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].

Towncivilian: Fixed formatting to match current 0.5r2 known issues Wiki page.

2011-02-02T07:15:25Z

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Towncivilian at 07:07, 2 February 2011

2011-02-02T07:07:18Z

Towncivilian: Added relevant info regarding bugs fixed in 0.5r2.

2011-02-02T07:06:09Z

Added relevant info regarding bugs fixed in 0.5r2.

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	=== Australian and German EXEs (and possibly others) may produce an "invalid executable" error when you try to start a game. ===		=== Australian and German EXEs (and possibly others) may produce an "invalid executable" error when you try to start a game. ===
	As Australian and German EXEs don't work reliably with MTA, this shouldn't be a huge problem. Try to obtain a standard EXE. You can try Talidan's [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=12180 invalid executable patcher].		As Australian and German EXEs don't work reliably with MTA, this shouldn't be a huge problem. Try to obtain a standard EXE. You can try '''Talidan''''s [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=12180 invalid executable patcher].

	=== The in-game help marker says the game is MTA 0.4, when it clearly is MTA 0.5. ===		=== The in-game help marker says the game is MTA 0.4, when it clearly is MTA 0.5. ===
	~~Addressed~~ in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=~~19985 Towncivilian's SCM update]. If another release of~~ MTA 0.~~x rolls around this update will be included~~.		This help marker was removed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 MTA 0.5r2].

	=== Crash when MTA:VC DM is loading. ===		=== Crash when MTA:VC DM is loading. ===
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	For Vice City, your mta.ini should contain (replace the path if necessary):		For Vice City, your mta.ini should contain (replace the path if necessary):
	<~~syntaxhighlight lang="lua"~~>		<pre>[Game-VC]
	[Game-VC]
	Version=0		Version=0
	Location=C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\gta-vc.exe</~~syntaxhighlight~~>		Location=C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto Vice City\gta-vc.exe</pre>

	For GTA3:MTA, your mta.ini should contain (replace the path if necessary):		For GTA3:MTA, your mta.ini should contain (replace the path if necessary):
	<~~syntaxhighlight lang="lua"~~>		<pre>[Game-GTA3]
	[Game-GTA3]
	Version=1		Version=1
	Location=C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTAIII\gta3.exe</~~syntaxhighlight~~>		Location=C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTAIII\gta3.exe</pre>

	=== Crash on client startup. ===		=== Crash on client startup. ===
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	''Update:'' We've managed to replicate, confirm and fix this bug. May be fixed in the future. In the meantime, change the following value in mta.ini.		''Update:'' We've managed to replicate, confirm and fix this bug. May be fixed in the future. In the meantime, change the following value in mta.ini.

	<~~nowiki~~>DontGetLatest=1</~~nowiki~~>		<pre>DontGetLatest=1</pre>

	=== XFire crashes game during loading. ===		=== XFire crashes game during loading. ===
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	=== If you try to spawn as a Crusader twice, you get disconnected for trainer usage. ===		=== If you try to spawn as a Crusader twice, you get disconnected for trainer usage. ===
	~~Addressed~~ in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=~~19985 Towncivilian's SCM update]. If another release of MTA~~ 0.~~x rolls around this update will be included~~.		Fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2].

	=== You join a server and are told you are banned, even though you aren't in the ban list. ===		=== You join a server and are told you are banned, even though you aren't in the ban list. ===
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	=== In MTA:VC Stunt, RC vehicles can appear locked when you try to enter them. ===		=== In MTA:VC Stunt, RC vehicles can appear locked when you try to enter them. ===
	This should be fixable by exiting Vice City, and starting the game again.		This should be fixable by exiting Vice City, and starting the game again. Also fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2].

	=== GTA3:MTA Shoreside Vale: Two players and two vehicles appear on the character select screen, followed shortly by a crash. ===		=== GTA3:MTA Shoreside Vale: Two players and two vehicles appear on the character select screen, followed shortly by a crash. ===
	~~We've only seen this occur a few times (once to me during beta) and may try to fix it if a cause can be found~~.		Fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2].

	=== MTA:VC (either map) crashes when you try to get on a bike as passenger when it has no driver. ===		=== MTA:VC (either map) crashes when you try to get on a bike as passenger when it has no driver. ===
	~~Addressed~~ in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=~~19985 Towncivilian's SCM update]. If another release of MTA~~ 0.~~x rolls around this update will~~ be ~~included~~.		Not fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]; might be fixed in a future release. Sorry!

	=== Your server doesn't appear in the server list, or appears as "unscanned". ===		=== Your server doesn't appear in the server list, or appears as "unscanned". ===
	This isn't an issue, but ensure that you have the correct port open for ASE to query through. This should be your server port plus 123. For example, with the default port of 2003, port 2126 should be open. This port is UDP.<br>		This isn't an issue, but ensure that you have the correct port open for ASE to query through. This should be your server port plus 123. For example, with the default port of 2003, port 2126 should be open. This port is UDP.<br>
	'''NOTE''': The All-Seeing Eye server browser is no longer operational, but an external server browser is bundled with the [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe MTA 0.5 repack]. You still must forward the proper port as described for your server to show up on Game-Monitor		'''NOTE''': The All-Seeing Eye server browser is no longer operational, but an external server browser is bundled with the [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe MTA 0.5 repack]. You still must forward the proper port as described for your server to show up on Game-Monitor.

	=== You receive the error "ERROR: The ServerName, ServerPort, GameMap, GameHour, GameMins, Weather and BannedFile MUST be specified in the configuration file" when you run your server, and all fields are filled in. ===		=== You receive the error "ERROR: The ServerName, ServerPort, GameMap, GameHour, GameMins, Weather and BannedFile MUST be specified in the configuration file" when you run your server, and all fields are filled in. ===
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	For now a fix is available for MTAMA [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?p=181919#181919 here] (hopefully GRS will also be updated soon).		For now a fix is available for MTAMA [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?p=181919#181919 here] (hopefully GRS will also be updated soon).

	Please follow Aeron's instructions regarding its use.		Please follow '''Aeron''''s instructions regarding its use.

	A big thank-you to Mike for discovering the cause of this problem and Aeron for getting a fix out so quickly.		A big thank-you to '''Mike''' for discovering the cause of this problem and '''Aeron''' for getting a fix out so quickly.

	[[Category:Vice_City]]		[[Category:Vice_City]]
	[[Category:GTA3]]		[[Category:GTA3]]
	[[Category:MTA_0.5]]		[[Category:MTA_0.5]]

Towncivilian at 04:08, 27 November 2010

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	This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].		This applies to MTA 0.5 (both GTA3:MTA and MTA:VC). The known issues for MTA:SA 1.x can be found [[Known_Issues_-_FAQ \| here]].

	''Server operators: ensure you are running the [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=27645 MTAServer Patch 1 Hotfix]. [http://~~mta~~.~~modpro~~.be/apps/0.5/mta05_server_win32_patch1_hotfix.zip Windows.] [http://~~mta~~.~~modpro~~.be/apps/0.5/mta05_server_linux_patch1_hotfix.tar.gz Linux]''		''Server operators: ensure you are running the [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=27645 MTAServer Patch 1 Hotfix]. [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_server_win32_patch1_hotfix.zip Windows.] [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_server_linux_patch1_hotfix.tar.gz Linux]''

	=== In-game MOTDs appear as nonsense. ===		=== In-game MOTDs appear as nonsense. ===
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	=== Your server doesn't appear in the server list, or appears as "unscanned". ===		=== Your server doesn't appear in the server list, or appears as "unscanned". ===
	This isn't an issue, but ensure that you have the correct port open for ASE to query through. This should be your server port plus 123. For example, with the default port of 2003, port 2126 should be open. This port is UDP.<br>		This isn't an issue, but ensure that you have the correct port open for ASE to query through. This should be your server port plus 123. For example, with the default port of 2003, port 2126 should be open. This port is UDP.<br>
	'''NOTE''': The All-Seeing Eye server browser is no longer operational, but an external server browser is bundled with the [http://~~mta~~.~~modpro~~.be/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe MTA 0.5 repack]. You still must forward the proper port as described for your server to show up on Game-Monitor		'''NOTE''': The All-Seeing Eye server browser is no longer operational, but an external server browser is bundled with the [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe MTA 0.5 repack]. You still must forward the proper port as described for your server to show up on Game-Monitor

	=== You receive the error "ERROR: The ServerName, ServerPort, GameMap, GameHour, GameMins, Weather and BannedFile MUST be specified in the configuration file" when you run your server, and all fields are filled in. ===		=== You receive the error "ERROR: The ServerName, ServerPort, GameMap, GameHour, GameMins, Weather and BannedFile MUST be specified in the configuration file" when you run your server, and all fields are filled in. ===
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	=== Your virus scanner informs you that the Multi Theft Auto 0.5 executable is a virus or malware. ===		=== Your virus scanner informs you that the Multi Theft Auto 0.5 executable is a virus or malware. ===
	MTA does '''not''' contain any viruses, malware, adware or spyware. If your virus scanner informs you that it is infected, either you have a virus on your computer that is infecting your files, or one of our mirrors has been infected with a virus or your virus scanner is making a mistake. McAfee has been known to make this mistake. We've informed Norton and McAfee of this, but they've yet to fix it. In the meantime, disable your virus scanner while playing. Also, ensure you only download from this site. [http://~~mta~~.~~modpro~~.be/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe This link] is hosted by our webhost. Use this if you doubt the validity of your copy of MTA.		MTA does '''not''' contain any viruses, malware, adware or spyware. If your virus scanner informs you that it is infected, either you have a virus on your computer that is infecting your files, or one of our mirrors has been infected with a virus or your virus scanner is making a mistake. McAfee has been known to make this mistake. We've informed Norton and McAfee of this, but they've yet to fix it. In the meantime, disable your virus scanner while playing. Also, ensure you only download from this site. [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe This link] is hosted by our webhost. Use this if you doubt the validity of your copy of MTA.

	=== You get a crash at the address 652f30 when starting the game. ===		=== You get a crash at the address 652f30 when starting the game. ===

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	=== The in-game help marker says the game is MTA 0.4, when it clearly is MTA 0.5. ===		=== The in-game help marker says the game is MTA 0.4, when it clearly is MTA 0.5. ===
	This help marker was removed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 MTA 0.5r2].		This help marker was removed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 MTA 0.5r2.]

	=== Crash when MTA:VC DM is loading. ===		=== Crash when MTA:VC DM is loading. ===
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	=== If you try to spawn as a Crusader twice, you get disconnected for trainer usage. ===		=== If you try to spawn as a Crusader twice, you get disconnected for trainer usage. ===
	Fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2].		Fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2.]

	=== You join a server and are told you are banned, even though you aren't in the ban list. ===		=== You join a server and are told you are banned, even though you aren't in the ban list. ===
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	=== GTA3:MTA Shoreside Vale: Two players and two vehicles appear on the character select screen, followed shortly by a crash. ===		=== GTA3:MTA Shoreside Vale: Two players and two vehicles appear on the character select screen, followed shortly by a crash. ===
	Fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2].		Fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2.]

	=== MTA:VC (either map) crashes when you try to get on a bike as passenger when it has no driver. ===		=== MTA:VC (either map) crashes when you try to get on a bike as passenger when it has no driver. ===
	Not fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2]; might be fixed in a future release. Sorry!		Not fixed in [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=31692 0.5r2;] might be fixed in a future release. Sorry!

	=== Your server doesn't appear in the server list, or appears as "unscanned". ===		=== Your server doesn't appear in the server list, or appears as "unscanned". ===
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	=== When playing GTA3 you receive an "Invalid Executable" error. ===		=== When playing GTA3 you receive an "Invalid Executable" error. ===
	This is probably because you are using GTA3 version 1.0 instead of 1.1. You can get the GTA3 1.1 patch [http://updates.rockstargames.com/patches/grandtheftauto3/GTA3patch1.1.zip here]. If this doesn't work, or you already have GTA3 1.1, make sure you have the USA/UK EXE; you can try Talidan's [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=12180 invalid executable patcher]. Failing that, try to obtain one elsewhere.		This is probably because you are using GTA3 version 1.0 instead of 1.1. You can get the GTA3 1.1 patch [http://updates.rockstargames.com/patches/grandtheftauto3/GTA3patch1.1.zip here]. If this doesn't work, or you already have GTA3 1.1, make sure you have the USA/UK EXE; you can try '''Talidan''''s [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=12180 invalid executable patcher]. Failing that, try to obtain one elsewhere.

	=== Your virus scanner informs you that the Multi Theft Auto 0.5 executable is a virus or malware. ===		=== Your virus scanner informs you that the Multi Theft Auto 0.5 executable is a virus or malware. ===
	MTA does '''not''' contain any viruses, malware, adware or spyware. If your virus scanner informs you that it is infected, either you have a virus on your computer that is infecting your files, or one of our mirrors has been infected with a virus or your virus scanner is making a mistake. McAfee has been known to make this mistake. We've informed Norton and McAfee of this, but they've yet to fix it. In the meantime, disable your virus scanner while playing. Also, ensure you only download from this site. [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe This link] is hosted by our webhost. Use this if you doubt the validity of your copy of MTA.		MTA does '''not''' contain any viruses, malware, adware or spyware. If your virus scanner informs you that it is infected, either you have a virus on your computer that is infecting your files, or one of our mirrors has been infected with a virus or your virus scanner is making a mistake. McAfee has been known to make this mistake. We've informed Norton and McAfee of this, but they've yet to fix it. In the meantime, disable your virus scanner while playing. Also, ensure you only download from this site. [http://files.mtasa.com/apps/0.5/mta05_full_installer_repack.exe This link] is hosted by our webhost. Use this if you doubt the validity of your copy of MTA.

	=== You get a crash at the address ~~652f30~~ when starting the game. ===		=== You get a crash at the address 652F30 when starting the game. ===
	This is caused by having the incorrect GXT file. To fix this, copy all the gxt files from the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\TEXT folder except the "american.gxt" into the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\MTA folder. You should also ensure your game language is set to English.		This is caused by having the incorrect GXT file. To fix this, copy all the gxt files from the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\TEXT folder except the "american.gxt" into the Grand Theft Auto Vice City\MTA folder. You should also ensure your game language is set to English.

	=== Your client times out as soon as you connect to a server. Players all time out when they connect to your server. ===		=== Your client times out as soon as you connect to a server. Players all time out when they connect to your server. ===
	This has been an unknown problem for quite some time now, but it seems it is caused not by MTA or the MTAServer but by ~~MTAMA~~, or more specifically scripts running on it. If the scripts send multiple messages to the player when they join it is highly likely to time them out. This results in nobody being able to play.		This has been an unknown problem for quite some time now, but it seems it is caused not by MTA or the MTAServer but by MTA:mA, or more specifically scripts running on it. If the scripts send multiple messages to the player when they join it is highly likely to time them out. This results in nobody being able to play.

	For now a fix is available for ~~MTAMA~~ [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?p=181919#181919 here] (hopefully GRS will also be updated soon).		For now a fix is available for MTA:mA [http://forum.mtasa.com/viewtopic.php?p=181919#181919 here] (hopefully GRS will also be updated soon).

	Please follow '''Aeron''''s instructions regarding its use.		Please follow '''Aeron''''s instructions regarding its use.