Crash After Splash

[neozuki]

Before you murder me, I just want to say that I have looked at the known issues and have tried all the fixes pertaining the this.

I've disabled Nvidia Desktop Manger.

I've downloaded the DirectX files from the link on the wiki.

I've made sure the resolution isn't weird (it's 800x600).

I've restarted my computer.

I've uninstalled and reinstalled MTA (using different downloaded installers, just in case).

I've even gotten the patched .exe from a friend, even though I'm pretty sure I already had it patched.

Oh, I've also removed the .set files in My Documents. Forgot to mention that.

I haven't tried reinstalling GTASA because my DVD copy of GTASA is scratched to hell, and I had to torrent it instead. It came inside of a .rar so I can't really "reinstall" it. Also, SAMP runs just fine, just not MTA.

Edit: I forgot to add that I checked in task manager and GTA does start to run before it crashes. I do get an error sound so I know it's not just quitting.

Any idea how to fix this?

[robhol]

First of all, kudos on writing the first help topic I've seen in a looong time that didn't make me want to facepalm.

The first thing I'd do in your position is get a copy of the game that I could be sure of. I'm not gonna encourage anything illegal here, but on "sites" you would want something close to 4.5GB (possibly a little less) and ideally an ISO. Point is, don't go for some ripped bullsh*t with a drastically reduced file size, because that is usually begging for trouble.

So uninstall/delete/whatever your current version and get a new one.

If that doesn't work, check system specs and try a driver update (graphics probably being the most critical, but update what you can)

Good luck.

[neozuki]

Thanks for your help. I'll go uninstall everything and try again. I tried with my (legit) copy and it stopped at literally around 95% and then quit because it was so scratched. Guess I'll go find another copy.

I'll let you know the result later on today.

[eAi]

Sounds like a graphic card drive could be the cause, as the crash sounds like it's roughly when the direct x device is initialized. It could be many other things of course!

[neozuki]

I reinstalled GTA using a full installation from a mounted .iso. At first, MTA wouldn't start because it said it couldn't verify the CD, but after I downloaded a NO-CD fix, it just crashes how it used to before.

Oh, also, I have the newest drivers available for my video card (nVidia GeForce FX 5500) so I don't know if that would be the problem.

[Mr.Hankey]

Just to make sure: You are trying to install MTA 1.0+ right?

[neozuki]

Hey, of course I am!

Yeah, it's straight off the main page... sorta. I wanted to make sure it was MTA so I played SAMP for an hour, and it worked fantastically (except for it being ugly and all), so I'm pretty sure it's MTA related.

I have had MTA work before, back when I first registered. I am really eager to script again but this error sorta puts a hold on it. Thank you all for your help so far!

[neozuki]

Bump, since the problem persists.

I'm also downloading a massive bunch of Windows XP updates, including SP3, so I'll check to see if MTA runs after they finish.