I have gta:san andreas..it crashes after 5 minutes on winxp sp2..any solutions?

Question

I tried the compability mode with windows 98 and I tried also a cracked gta_sa.exe and both didnt work..I am sure the cause isnt my hardware....plz send me a solution

Answer 1

Go to http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest and check whether your PC is able to run the game.

Do these tasks and try it again:

1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)
2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking)
3. Run disk defragmenter.
4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
5. Delete cache or files. (you can do it from your browser options)
6. Delete all history files. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)
7. Empty recycle bin.
8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.
9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.
10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)
12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.
13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.

Also, update your PC drivers.

Answer 2

Check the Rock Star web site and make sure there isn't a patch available for the game. Also, make sure you have the latest video card drivers from your manufacturer and it doesn't hurt to run Windows update to make sure that is all good too.

What are the specs of your system? That would also help determine why it might be crashing.

Answer 3

Try updating the drivers for your graphics card to the latest version.

Answer 4

well, my GTA: San Andreas was working very slow, even CJ was walking very slow, so when i rang up, they told me that my Graphics card was getting old so it wouldn't support a fast game like that,

so a long story short: maybe your Graphics card might be getting old.