Video Memory Shit

[Guest]

NL: Telkens als ik een game wil in MTA starten zegt hij:

ENG: If i try to start a game in MTA he says this:

Grand Theft Auto VC cannot find enough available video memory

[wert]

Hello and welcome to the forums.

Im not really sure what to do. Delete some files that you dont need on your computer.

[Jigga]

change desktop depth to 16 bits

[Guest]

Hey

Thnx for help but it does not work i deleted a couple of games but he stil says the same meby i have to restart my computer..... And how do i change desktop depth to 16 bits???

Edited May 22, 2005 by Guest

[Mike]

Got netmeeting running?

That program's a bitch

[Jigga]

right click on desktop properties settings

[DominionSpy]

You tend to get this message when you don't have a 3d graphics card at all.

[l2ebel]

what videocard you have?

[MAD_BOY]

used to have this problem suddenly on my dad's pc with an ati (heard that more people with ati's have had that problem)

[Guest]

its over it is already working thank you for ur help everybody

[Guest]

It is back

agian when i try to start a game:

Grand Theft Auto VC cannot find enough available video memory

[Blokker_1999]

solder on some extra RAMDACs

[orappa]

Sounds like you have onboard graphics. The memory for onboard graphics gets taken out of your system memory so if you're running applications that use up a lot of memory (e.g. MTA and GTA at the same time), you'll get less video memory left over for the graphics.

Solution: buy more RAM or better still, buy a graphics card. Trust me, you'll really notice a difference.

Edit: Btw, if you want a solution that doesn't involve spending money, try closing all unnecessary applications when running MTA (e.g. stuff in the system tray).

[trx]

Sometimes you can specify in the BIOS how much RAM (memory) should be converted to (onboard) Video RAM. If you are unfamiliar with changing BIOS settings, do not attempt it. Ask someone to do it for you.

Or simply buy a graphics card.

[VCES>RonSeal]

I got the same problem, had it for a few weeks and just noticed the thread.

Difference is, this system has been running the game fine for over 18 months, then this occured after a reformat.

I've checked all the BIOS settings etc, latest drivers, Direct X, but i still have it.

XP is also unstable and has been after at least 10 formats.

I'm guessing my GFX card is ill ?

Or a power issue

[Jigga]

tried 16 bit depth

[GTAgamer]

buy a new grafix card i had this problem when i had a realy crappy comp but now i dont

whats so funny about this is i got a new grafix card YESTERDAY :):):):) only $69

[Jani]

which gfx card did you get?

[orappa]

Difference is, this system has been running the game fine for over 18 months, then this occured after a reformat.

I've checked all the BIOS settings etc, latest drivers, Direct X, but i still have it.

XP is also unstable and has been after at least 10 formats.

I'm guessing my GFX card is ill ?

Or a power issue

Definitely a hardware problem. I had a similar issue when one of my RAM modules was screwed.

You could try reseating the memory and all expansion cards (i.e. taking them out and putting them back in) because sometimes when you put a new card in, other cards can become dislodged slightly. I've had problems with that before.

[Guest]

I had this problem or something very similar. Here's what you do. Go into 'My Documents' and go into the folder where all your vice city saved game files are. There should be some other file in there called 'gta_vc.set'. I think it has to do with what your graphic settings are for the game or something like that. Delete it, then run the game and all should be fine.

[Brophy]

u normally do that after u updated your gfx drivers or card and the game doesnt start

[Guest]

Well there's no harm in trying.

[JacoB]

As mike pretty much said.. CLOSE NETMEETING if its open. The only time I've ever had this problem was when netmeeting was open.

[Captin Combat]

Hey that means ur video card is to weak, u need a better one, like a radeon 8400 or higher i think

[OldskoolHardcore]

i had same problem. download or install the latest driver(s) usually helps.