Graphics distorting in Vice City for the PC

Last Updated: December 4, 2023

Question: After a few moments playing the game, objects appear to have long colored spikes coming from them. What can I do?

Answer: FOR WINDOWS XP-----------------------------the solution for this is to run the game in Windows 98 Compatability mode.

To do this

Double click on My Computer

Double click on C Drive

Double click on Program Files

Double click on Rockstar Games

Double click on GTA Vice City

Right click on the gtavc.exe

Left click on properties

Click on the Compatability tab

Tick the box called "Run this program in compatability mode for"

Select Windows 98

And select 640*480 aswell . Click on apply then ok. Now run the game again.

This should resolve the problem.

All Versions of Windows

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If you have a Geforce FX video card then see below:-

A patch is available from www.take2games.com The information below will also correct the problem, though it should not be necessary once the patch has been installed

This has been found to work on computers with the Geforce FX series of

cards. You need 4345 drivers to have the game run correctly. Make sure you

have these drivers, then do the following:

1. Right Click on your desktop

2. Click Properties

3. Go to the Settings Tab

4. Click the Advanced Button

5. Then Click the GeForce FX (X) Tab - (X meaning the type of card you have)

6. When the little slide panel pops out click on Performance and Quality

7. Look at Intellisample, It's the top option

8. Change the slider from QUALITY left to APPLICATION