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Hi all
I am running Windows 7 32-bit on my mid 2011 MacBook Pro (Sierra) and trying to play GTA3. I get this message:
"gta3 requires at least 12mb of available video memory"
I have googled for answers and tried "Compatibility Modes" and "Run as Administrator" but I think these suggestions are for PCs. I think my problem might be in the BootCamp drivers
Any suggestions?
cheers
MacBook Pro
When you are running your Windows 7 via BootCamp you do need to do things for Windows like Run As Administrator, set compatibility modes. etc, just like you would if you were running Windows 7 on a Dell or whatever other brand of laptop.
For GTA 3 set the Run as Administrator and the compatibility as Windows 98/ME.
You can also try turning off DEP:
https://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-xp/disable-turn-off-dep-windows/
Finally, if it's still not working go into regedit and change the following:
Under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\DirectDraw change value to EmulationOnly=0 (instead of =1).
When you are running your Windows 7 via BootCamp you do need to do things for Windows like Run As Administrator, set compatibility modes. etc, just like you would if you were running Windows 7 on a Dell or whatever other brand of laptop.
For GTA 3 set the Run as Administrator and the compatibility as Windows 98/ME.
You can also try turning off DEP:
https://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-xp/disable-turn-off-dep-windows/
Finally, if it's still not working go into regedit and change the following:
Under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\DirectDraw change value to EmulationOnly=0 (instead of =1).
Thanks my friend!
Also you'll want to take a look at this about right-click options for Windows under Boot Camp on a MacBook track pad:
Set trackpad options in Windows with Boot Camp on Mac - Apple Support
Well I didn't need those, its working now after installing the right Boot Camp drivers for my machine. However the previous things you mentioned - "compatibility mode" and "run as administrator" are in the mix
Cheers!
Just an update with this - It needs to be set to "Run As Administrator" but in "Compatibility Mode" it works with everything else except Windows 98/ME, there is an issue with the Logitech dual action gamepad (but it might work with other gamepads)
The issue with the 12mb of video memory was resolved with correct Boot Camp drivers but rcosrta887 your suggestions help solve problems I didn't know I had until the game worked so I will mark this topic as solved
Cool thanks for that and by the way here's something interesting. I am running the game from original 2002 CD-ROM. So far I have learnt it works on Windows 7 (with Admin.. and Compatibility settings) but so far not on Windows 10
Thanks for your reply
Yes I have done those things, except that when I go into HKEY_LOCAL _MACHINE.......there is no "DirectDraw"
Try installing DirectX:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=35
If it's still not working, try installing this patch for GTA:
https://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=25368
Cheers thanks for the links I will see how they go. I do still have issues with Boot Camp drivers for example I need to be able to "right-click"
GTA3 requires at least 12mb of available video memory