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    GTA San Andreas problem due to modding, please help...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by demon_of_razgriz, Sep 22, 2007.

  1. demon_of_razgriz

    demon_of_razgriz Notebook Consultant

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    I tried replacing some vehicles of GTA San Andreas with some I downloaded, by accessing the gta3.img file of the "models" folder via a program callled "GTA Garage Manager". When I finished, I opened the game, there was o problem... untill I selected the New/Load game menu item. Then, when the usual load screen with a cartoony character shows up, when the game shoul load in about 3 seconds, the load bar sticks at the midddle and the game does not respond, although the San Andreas music theme goes on. I the uninstalled the game, removed ALL files/folders having to do with the game, and the mods, and then installed it again... And again, the same thing happens. I tried re-installing the game 2-3 times, but the problem is not fixed. Does anybody know how to fix this problem?

    (maybe useless note: I run on Vista Home Premium 32-Bit)
     
    demon_of_razgriz, Sep 22, 2007
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  2. demon_of_razgriz

    demon_of_razgriz Notebook Consultant

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    erm... i have added this thread 2 days ago, so really nobody can think of a solution?
     
    demon_of_razgriz, Sep 24, 2007
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  3. PC_pulsar

    PC_pulsar Notebook Evangelist

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    reinstall san andreas? :p
     
    PC_pulsar, Sep 24, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    He's done that a few times. I think there may be stuff left in your registry that might cause the crashes.
     
    Lithus, Sep 24, 2007
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  5. Lite

    Lite Notebook Deity

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    Yeh , try uninstall the garadge manager aswell
     
    Lite, Sep 24, 2007
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  6. demon_of_razgriz

    demon_of_razgriz Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for replying guys...

    @Lithus: How can I access my registry to delete anything that has to do with SA?

    @Lite: I uninstalled the garage manager before the first uninstall.
     
    demon_of_razgriz, Sep 25, 2007
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  7. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You have to use a registry cleaner. Search google.
     
    Lithus, Sep 25, 2007
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    Dragonpet Notebook Evangelist

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    Got a registry and junk cleaner I recommand CCleaner. It's a freeware and it gets the job done nicely.
     
    Dragonpet, Sep 25, 2007
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  9. demon_of_razgriz

    demon_of_razgriz Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you guys, I'll search it out.
     
    demon_of_razgriz, Sep 25, 2007
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  10. jimmylimo1

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    I had the same problem so I right clicked on the GTA SA on the desktop and changed the compatability to XP or ME whichever works for you.
     
    jimmylimo1, Apr 20, 2008
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    I have i very similar problem. I installed a corrupt mod(i know its a corrupt mod because whenever it comes into sight the game crashes) with sami(san andreas mod installer). Tried getting rid of it. i have uninstalled EVERY single gta related file including sami and cleaned the registry and even deleted save games and all the other files in that folder to see if it would work. I have uninstalled the game countless times and still the mod doesn't go away. Its so annoying that i can't even play one of my favourite games anymore.
     
    pc_person17, May 3, 2008
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  12. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    First off SAMI could cause this.
     
    X2P, May 3, 2008
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  13. Dajida

    Dajida Newbie

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    Same problem here. Trying to get back to stock, no mods, but can't get rid of the modded vehicles. Re-install several times, manually delete user files, no luck. Still getting modded vehicles on a new install, in a new game.

    Some hacker should figure out how SAMI did this to my computer - way weird!
     
    Dajida, May 18, 2008
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  14. YunggBlack

    YunggBlack Newbie

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    well simple download SAMI and uninstall all ur mods that can be and if u see a error messege just keep uninstall the rest then check to see if it works if not well im sry idk .realy but i just fixed mine on 9-20-08
     
    YunggBlack, Sep 20, 2008
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