[Raptomex]

Ok. I recently got Windows 7 in the mail, installed it and installed the original GTA. Immediately after the install I run the game and it works fine. But if I start up the game again and choose a level, immediately after that I get an error (see screenshot below). Anyone know of a solution?

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[radioman]

I think you have the wrong forum, I think this is a GTA IV issue, because in the screenshot, behind the error message screen it says Grand Theft Auto IV.?

If this is a Original GTA issue, than have you tried 98 compatibility mode? And Are ALL your drivers up-to-date? Have you tried an Un-install/re-install? Is this a first install, or has it worked before and it is starting to mess up? These are some of the questions from the Pinned Troubleshooting topic...

[Raptomex]

The image in the back was my desktop background. Sorry I probably should have cropped the image. All my drivers are up to date and I tried the uninstall and reinstall. No luck.

[gta_rulez]

So you also tried the compatibility mode? Also run it as administrator.

[Raptomex]

Yes, sir. No luck. I've reinstalled it so many times. It only works on the first try. Maybe I'll try my Steam version. But I have a feeling I will get the same results.

[Xegethra]

go to the first stickied topic on this board...last page that might help

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=263148&st=20

right there

[Raptomex]

Wow, cool, it works. Thanks. I did read that stickied post first but I didn't read that far into it.

[armadanasar]

try xp mode instead of compatibility