: This community-made patch fixes numerous engine bugs, including modern hardware compatibility issues. Download SilentPatch and place its files in your game directory along with the DDraw Component .
A specific cause for this error is having the game and its launcher installed on different hard drives. gta 3 cannot convert textures your video card
After this, the error disappears without touching compatibility settings. : This community-made patch fixes numerous engine bugs,
: Right-click the gta3.exe file in your installation folder, select Properties , go to the Compatibility tab, and check Run this program as an administrator . go to the Compatibility tab