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GTA SA Crash Fix: 8 Ways to Get it to Work
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Updated onSeptember 30, 2024
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Resolve multiple Windows PC issues and speed up your PC effortlessly with specialized software.
The revamped version of GTA San Andreas has been crashing on Windows 11 for many players, but there are ways to fix it.
Both the original and remastered versions arecompatible with Windows 11, but the remastered version has higher system requirements. It needs 8GB of RAM, an Intel Core i5-6600K CPU, and 45GB of storage.
As long as you meet those requirements, follow the steps below to get the game running smoothly again.
How do I fix GTA San Andreas crashes on Windows 10 & 11?
1. Run GTA in compatibility mode
Compatibility mode is a mode in which an application either emulates an earlier version of the software or mimics another operating system to avoid compatibility issues.
2. Change the resolution in-game
This solution can be used as a workaround to fix the GTA San Andreas Crash Windows 10 problem.
3. Mod .dat file
This fix is a suggested solution from a user who has successfully fixed the problem.
4. Update your graphics drivers
Alternatively, if you Windows can’t find new drivers or working with Device Manager seems like a hassle, you can use a driver updater software such asPC Helpsoft‘s,
Using aspecialized tool to update your device driverscan solve most serious errors and performance issues, and ultimately prevent them so you can get the best gaming experience.
5. Use frame limiter
Since classic games don’t have frame limiters built in and would behave abnormally if the PC could run them at more than 30 FPS, frame limiting them can solve many problems.
6. Activate Administrator privileges
The game can access files that it normally cannot by running it with administrator privileges.
7. Enable Background Intelligence Transfer
Background Intelligence Transfer controls the game’s background processes, such as file access and data reading.
8. Update Windows
Among gamers, there has been a lot of debate aboutgraphic enhancements and game performancesince the remastered release.
These controversies have compelled users to rush back to the original game, as most believe the previous version is far superior to the current one.
This frenzy is why there have been numerous instances of users reporting GTA San Andreas crash Windows 10 and 11 issues. Speaking of issues, many reported that themouse is not working in GTA San Andreas, but we addressed that in a separate guide.
In the comments section below, let us know if you were able to fix the GTA San Andreas crashes.
Farhad Pashaei
As a technophile, Farhad has spent the last decade getting hands-on experience with a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, accessories, wearables, printers, and so on. When he isn’t writing, you can bet he’s devouring information on products making their market foray, demonstrating his unquenchable thirst for technology.
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