GTA SAMP is a multiplayer version of the popular action game in the open world. Despite the impressive age, the project is still developing, new servers are opening, and much more. Since the online modification is unofficial, each server has a separate installer or way to start it. You must first familiarize yourself with the installation and startup instructions. In the article you will learn what to do if the usual GTA is launched when you start "SAMP ".
Possible reasons
First you need to figure out what actions can lead to such a malfunction. Possible causes include the following:
- Incorrect installation of server files.
- Outdated drivers installed on the computer.
- Inappropriate version of the original game.
We will analyze each problem, because of which, when the "SAMP" starts up, the usual "GTA" is launched.
Verify installation
First you need to make sure that you installed the assembly correctly. To do this, use the instructions that apply specifically to your server.
We recommend that you try reinstalling the regular game. To do this, delete the game files using the standard Windows utility, and then reinstall with the files to enter the server. If you did everything without errors, then at startup a window will appear to enter the server, and not the story mode.
Driver check
Most discussion forums mention the importance of installing the correct version of DirectX. For any SAMP server to work correctly, you need a working DirectX 9.0. If your computer is running a more modern version of the software, then compatibility issues may arise. Because of this, when you start "SAMP", the usual "GTA" is launched or a notification appears that there are no corresponding libraries. You can download the standalone distribution on the official Microsoft website.
Compatibility
If the DirectX installation did not help, then you need to set the compatibility settings. To do this, click RMB on the executive file and go to the game properties window. Now go to the "Compatibility" tab and pay attention to the item "Compatibility mode". It is necessary to choose Windows XP or Windows 7 in it, so that the game works with DirectX 9, and not with more recent versions.
To run "SAMP", you also need to check the installed version of the game. To do this, visit the official server website and find out which version of San Andreas is recommended in this case. Most often, the creators of the server offer users links to download the installer of the desired version of the game, as well as a program to launch the multiplayer.
If, after the steps are taken, the regular "GTA" is still started when the "SAMP" starts, then we recommend that you contact technical support or the forum of the corresponding server. In most cases, experienced users or administrators will be able to help you.
Side problems
Also, installed modifications and additions may affect the performance of SAMP. If none of the above actions helped you, then try to play multiplayer on the original version of San Andreas without any mods.
Additionally, you must install the .NET Framework package, the installer of which can also be found on the Microsoft website. Unlike DirectX, this software requires the latest version.
Now you know why, when you start "SAMP", the usual "GTA" is launched and in what ways you can fix this problem.