1. REQUIREMENTS
3. MODS
5. INSTALLATION
7. QUESTIONS
9. THANK YOU
Welcome to this guide to installing Proper Fixes, in my opinion, the ULTIMATE MOD for GTA San Andreas. This mod is focused on fixing the San Andreas map errors, such as mapping errors, models and textures.
This mod is SINGLE PLAYER ONLY, no "Can you play with SAMP/MTA?" questions
Ready to go, Count Zero! That's right, we'll do EVERYTHING from scratch.
The first PC is the Programma 101, produced by the Italian company Olivetti between 1962 and 1964... Wait no.
If you've just bought / Formatted a PC, it's more than obvious that it's not ready to play yet. Well, we need to do a lot of things.
GTA San Andreas THE DEFINITIVE OPTIMIZING GUIDE 2026
If you just bought your PC, you'll need to configure it to have maximum performance, such as activating the XMP Profile of the RAM, Drivers, etc.
https://youtu.be/LVV_mihEh6g
Although it sounds obvious, we must install the most up-to-date Drivers for our GPU to have maximum performance. You will download the drivers from the official website of your GPU, whether it is NVIDIA, AMD or Intel.
NVIDIA:
https://www.nvidia.com/es-la/drivers/
AMD:
https://www.amd.com/es/support/download/drivers.html
Intel:
https://www.intel.la/content/www/xl/es/download-center/home.html
GTA San Andreas, like many games, needs DLL files to function, such as VCredist, DirectX, and Redistributables. This also includes mods, as most require code that includes these DLLs.
But how do I get these DLLs?
Here you can download the necessary DLLs and drivers for GTA San Andreas and other games! Don't worry, all installers and files are official Microsoft files.
- DirectX Web Installer
- VisualCppRedist All In One (DOWNLOAD "VisualCppRedist_AIO_x86_x64.exe")
- .NET Framework
Is your GTA San Andreas not launching? Then it's probably because, if your PC was formatted or is new, you need to enable the legacy "DirectPlay" plugin, which is an essential component for running older games (like GTA San Andreas).
Enabling "DirectPlay":
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Go to "Control Panel".
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Go to "Programs" > "Programs and Features"
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Go to "Turn Windows features on or off"
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Go to "Legacy Components" and enable "DirectPlay"
With this, DirectPlay will be enabled!
If you're here, I assume you've already seen the complete guide to installing mods for GTA San Andreas in 2024, you've downgraded your GTA SA from Steam/Rockstar Launcher, that you have the game on Version 1.0, and the Essentials Pack installed.
In that Guide, I show you how to get the game (either through Steam Families, Rockstar Launcher, etc.).
https://youtu.be/ECbrRWBUJuU
DON'T KNOW HOW? Below you'll find everything you need:
...Really?
Yes, we should know the requirements for this 2005 game.
Simple, GTA San Andreas was created in Renderware and DirectX 9.0.
Renderware: Graphics engine designed for the limited platforms of the time (Playstation 2, Xbox, Gamecube).
DirectX 9.0: Graphics API designed for limited hardware. It's designed to be Single-Core (One CPU core) and Single-Threaded (One CPU thread).
"What a huge change GTA San Andreas has with an RTX 3060!":
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16RnpiyayB/
CONCLUSION: It doesn't matter if you have 64GB of DDR5 RAM, it doesn't matter if you have an RTX 3000/4000/5000, it doesn't matter if you have a CPU with 16 cores and 32 threads. THE GAME IS NOT GOING TO USE YOUR ENTIRE PC.
Obviously, we need GTA San Andreas on Version 1.0 FULL for all the mods to work properly.
DON'T USE Steam (3.0) or Rockstar Launcher (3.0) versions, these versions ARE NOT MOD COMPATIBLE.
DON'T USE RIP versions (Kapital Sin) or RePacks (ElAmigos, Fitgirl), as they limit mod installation.
Remember, I have a complete guide to get GTA San Andreas Classic on PC in different ways (either through Steam Families, Rockstar Launcher, and the Gokaiger favorite).
https://youtu.be/ECbrRWBUJuU
But if for some reason you have the Steam / RGL versions, you're in luck! Just downgrade the game!
Downgrader
ttp://downgraders.rockstarvision.com/
Downgrade
https://youtu.be/ECbrRWBUJuU&t=119s
Downgrader didn't work for you? Don't worry, TJGM has an easier method:
https://youtu.be/83z83I153oc
As you may know, installing GTA San Andreas from its original installer will install it in
"Program Files (x86) / Rockstar Games / GTA San Andreas"
SERIOUS MISTAKE!
As I mentioned in my guide to optimizing GTA San Andreas, Windows is quite restrictive when it comes to changing the x86 Program Files folders, and GTA San Andreas IS NO EXCEPTION.
https://youtu.be/m5UMvc8L1po?si=aomO_XNHP87cSM8x&t=181
I recommend changing the game path, such as "Documents" or "Games". And of course, update the Desktop shortcut with the new path.
NOTE: If you have the game in the normal Steam path ("steamapps / Common / GTA San Andreas"), don't worry. Fortunately, Steam allows us to install mods in its default path (or not, Rockstar Games Launcher?)
If you previously had Modloader installed, whether you installed a Total Conversion mod or a modified installation of GTA San Andreas, I recommend Clearing the Modloader cache.
This fixes many errors when installing mods on a clean GTA San Andreas installation!
Clear the AppData/Local cache:
- Press the WIN + R key
- Type AppData
- Navigate to the "Local" folder
- Navigate to the "Modloader" folder
- Delete ALL cache files in the Modloader folder.
Clear the ProgramData cache:
- Press the Windows + R key
- Type %ProgramData%
- Navigate to the Modloader folder
- Delete ALL cache files in the Modloader folder.
This is one everyone knows. In case an installation goes wrong, always have a clean copy of GTA San Andreas 1.0 on hand. Always have a Backup.
This helps a lot when installing mods, as it fixes many Modloader errors and mods installed within it.
"GTA San Andreas" folder > Right-click > Properties > Security > Select user > "Edit" > "Full Control"
https://youtu.be/gRv8ZPHLNDw
Proof that doing this fixes errors:
https://gtaforums.com/topic/922253-failed-to-open-the-log-file-modloader-issue/
Many of the compressed files are in .7z format. They are clearly files compressed in 7-Zip. That's why I recommend you have 7-Zip installed, which is 1000 times better than WinRAR and WinZip, due to all its advantages (Open Source, better compression, more compatibility with different compressed file formats, etc.).
DON'T use WinRAR to extract mods, as most of the time the files will not extract correctly if they are in ".7z" format.
https://www.7-zip.org/
These are Plugins so that Proper Fixes works 100%. Pay attention so you don't say "It crashes, it tells me I need Open Limit Adjuster. What do I do?"
This pack contains ALL the plugins required to install mods for GTA San Andreas, plus some mods to optimize the game and play it in a modern way!
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2019/06/sa-essentials-pack/
-Silent's ASI Loader
To load ".ASI" mods (SkyGFX, Project 2DFX, Open Limit Adjuster).
-CLEO 4.4.4
To load the popular CLEO ".CS" mods (Cheat Menu, Skin Selector, Fly mod).
-CLEO+
CLEO 4 expansion. Required for more advanced mods (Urbanize, Two Player Deluxe, Inventory System, etc.).
-Modloader
Add-on for installing mods without needing backups or replacing game files.
-Silent Patch
ESSENTIAL MOD. This patch fixes hundreds of bugs and programming errors in GTA San Andreas on PC (mouse not detected on Windows 10+, basketball bug, moon phases, etc.). It also improves game performance!
-Widescreen Fix
This mod adapts the game, camera, subtitles, HUD, and radar to widescreen (16:9) displays. The game will no longer appear stretched.
-Framerate Vigilante
This mod, in addition to limiting the game to 60 FPS, also fixes the notorious bugs that occur when playing at high FPS.
-Etc!
Author: Junior_Djjr, Jessica Natalia, Hysen, Aal, StreetFonso, MJkun17, Tripaseca, KaiQ & Mixmods Community
REQUIRED: Open Limit Adjuster
RECOMMENDED: If you're going to install RoSA Project, download the "Proper Fixes for RoSA Project" version.
RECOMMENDED: INCREASE the priority of "Proper Fixes" above "RoSA Project" in the Modloader menu.
A mod that fixes numerous bugs, such as bad textures, lighting bugs, beta bugs, model bugs, etc.
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2024/02/sa-proper-fixes/
Author: LINK/2012, ThirteenAG, Blackbird88
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/10/open-limit-adjuster/
Original Author: aap (The Hero)
Extended Author: Junior_Djjr
REQUIRED: Download the Extended Version.
This mod brings the graphics from the different versions of GTA SA, and visual fixes.
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2024/03/sa-skygfx/
"SkyGFX Extended" Optimized settings:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNMOUsoCtH9GKucpHy89R1u4J-mwA1ag
Ultimate Guide to Optimizing SkyGFX Extended:
https://youtu.be/4fQ9-MBzvFo
Authors: Junior_Djjr and Jéssica Natália
REQUIRED: Open Limit Adjuster
A graphics mod that improves the game's original graphics engine using "Deferred Rendering", adding dynamic shadows and volumetric lighting. No FPS loss and greater mod compatibility!
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2026/05/sa-proper-shaders/
Many people tell me "Where is the 'Increase Vegetation Distance' mod?".
That mod is located in the (Optionals) folder, and as its name says, they are the Proper Fixes Optional mods.
ALL are installed by simply entering their folder, and moving the "Proper Fixes" folder to Modloader, replacing files if necessary.
PS2 Object.dat
This is the mod that adds the object.dat of the PS2 version, and with it we can destroy the statues in the atrium.
Avery and Candy neon and anim
This is the mod that improves the poster of Avery Carrington and Candy Suxx, adding animations and neon lights.
Pleasure Domes neon
This mod adds neon lights to the Pleasure Domes (Jizzy's Club).
Remove LOD Vegetation
This mod eliminates the "LOD Vegetation" mod. If you experience FPS loss due to LOD Vegetation, install this mod.
Vehicles Config Fix
This mod improves some configurations in the vehicles, and also corrects the Skimmer bug that does not exist in Windows 11.
NOTE: If you have mods that add cars without replacing, DO NOT install this mod.
Remove Wind
This mod disables the wind effect on trees and objects. This is in case they are going to install some vegetation mod that is colliding with "Wind Project".
Increase Vegetation Distance
This is the famous mod that increases the viewing distance of trees. Remember DELETE before the files that I mentioned in the video.
Author: Jessica Natalia
REQUIRED: Open Limit Adjuster (MemoryAvailable = 1024)
TUTORIAL TO INSTALL RoSA Evolved by Jessica Natalia (Mod Author):
https://youtu.be/W-o357heIWc
https://github.com/jessicanataliagta/tutorials_for_gta/wiki/GTA-SA-%E2%80%90-How-to-Install-RoSA-Evolved
This mod remasters all the textures of GTA San Andreas in HD.
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2023/07/rosa-project-evolved-remaster-texturas-hd/
NOTE: This mod is updated monthly. It includes 3 versions:
- Alpha (Current Month) (PATREONS ONLY)
- Beta (Previous Month) (PATREONS ONLY)
- Public (2 Months Ago)
Please check for updates halfway through the month (15th):
Author: TJGM & ThirteenAG
REQUIRED: Open Limit Adjuster (ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE MOD).
This mod improves the draw distance of the map and lights in GTA SA.
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2020/02/sa-project2dfx/ (MORE STABLE)
Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Project 2DFX:
https://youtu.be/IecYwiMJc2k
Author: Junior_Djjr
REQUIRED: Open Limit Adjuster
REQUIRED: Disable "PreloadLODs" in "Project 2DFX"
IMPORTANT: If you are going to install "RoSA Evolved", install the Improved Streaming configuration (.ini) "0a - LODs (RoSA Evolved)"
This mod allows you to manage "Streaming Memory" in GTA San Andreas. This mod preloads GTA San Andreas files to avoid "Blue Holes" on the map, helping to optimize RAM and hard drive usage.
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/04/improved-streaming/
GUIDE TO CONFIGURE THE "STREAMING MEMORY" AND INSTALL "IMPROVED STREAMING"
https://youtu.be/_f-17mPfLF4?t=498
Author: Pyltham & Rockstar Games
RECOMMENDED: Install the "Restored Pictures Model" Version
As the name suggests, this mod restores the UFO Bar photos from the Xbox Version, as well as fixing a bug that restores some hidden photos from the bar.
https://libertycity.net/files/gta-san-andreas/183582-fotografii-nlo-xbox-ispravlenija.html
INSTALLATION:
- Extract the mod files
- Move them into a folder in Modloader (You can name it whatever you want, in my case "Xbox Photos")
- Delete the "Original Fixed Model" folder and keep "Restored Pictures Model" which includes improvements.
- Perfect! We installed the UFO Bar Photos correctly!
To install "Proper Fixes it is very simple:
- Install "Open Limit Adjuster" and "SkyGFX Extended" in "Modloader"
- Move the "Proper Fixes" Folder to the "Modloader" folder of GTA San Andreas.
This is how our Modloader folder should look!
Installing "Proper Fixes" for "RoSA Project Evolved" is exactly the same! Just with extra steps.
INSTALL "Proper Fixes (For RoSA Evolved)
- Install "Open Limit Adjuster" and "SkyGFX Extended" in the Modloader folder. from GTA San Andreas
- Install "RoSA Project Evolved" in the Modloader folder.
- Move the "Proper Fixes" Folder to the Modloader folder
Set "Open Limit Adjuster" (Increase Streaming Memory)
- Open "III.VC.SA.LimitAdjuster.ini"
- Go to "MemoryAvailable = 30%"
- CHANGE "MemoryAvailable = 30%" to "MemoryAvailable = 1024"
INCREASE PRIORITY of "Proper Fixes" in Modloader.
- Enter "Options"
- Enter "Mod Configuration"
- Enter "Modifications"
- Enter "Proper Fixes"
- INCREASE THE PRIORITY of "Proper Fixes" from "50" to "52" (Higher than "RoSA Project Evolved)
With that we have installed "Proper Fixes" for RoSA Project Evolved!
The long-awaited "Increased Vegetation Distance" update is finally here, and the installation is as follows:
- Go to "(optional - increase vegetation distance)"
- Move the "Increased Vegetation Distance" folder to the "Proper Fixes" folder
- Delete "Procobj.dat" from "Proper Fixes / Misc / Data" to avoid crashes.
- Delete "Procobj.ide" from "Proper Fixes / Map / data / maps / generic" to avoid crashes.
- Delete "vegepart.ide" from "Proper Fixes / Map / data / maps / generic" to avoid crashes.
Perfect! We installed the "Increased Distance Vegetation" mod!
https://youtu.be/zzLNgztzR0g?si=wdxQmUXXjybCnY4T&t=973
In the video I mention that "They should increase the priority of Proper Fixes above RoSA Project". In my guide to installing mods I explain this point in a summarized way:
https://youtu.be/ECbrRWBUJuU&t=520s
How do I do this?
In that Modloader menu you will find all the folders of the mods that we installed with Modloader.
As the name implies, PRIORITY indicates which mods are the most important, in this case the larger numbers ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT
Both mods have identical files (gta3.img, gta_int.img, etc.), however, the "Proper Fixes" ones ARE THE IMPORTANT because they have the bug fixes for models, objects, and textures, which "RoSA Project" does not.
If you Don't set the Priority of the mods, they will CRASH the game since it doesn't know which one is the most important.
We have 2 options: "Lower the priority of RoSA Project" or "Increase the priority of Proper Fixes"
SOLUTION 1: We lower the Priority of "RoSA Project" from 50 to 49.
SOLUTION 2: We raise the Priority of "Proper Fixes" from 50 to 51.
In my case I'm going to modify the priority of Proper Fixes.
With the Proper Fixes Priority set the game will not crash, because it already knows which mod is the most important!
Nothing is perfect, and this also includes mods, as some may have bugs or incompatibility issues. That's why I, AlexRed29X, took some time to investigate possible solutions to problems with some mods.
Unfortunately, I can't know the solution to all errors (whether due to Windows, Linux, a modified OS, Steam Deck, etc.).
If you need better support installing mods for "GTA San Andreas", you can join the "Mixmods" Discord server.
Remember to be intelligent and respectful when explaining your mod problem.
https://discord.gg/YR6nNMypzp
If your PC isn't very powerful, you need to uninstall the "Windowed Mode" mod.
This is because the mod enables Vertical Sync (VSync) by default (This has nothing to do with "Limiting Frame Rate" in the game settings).
In other words, "VSync" limits the game to the refresh rate (Hz) of your monitor. (Example: My monitor is 75 Hz, so the mod will limit it to 75 FPS).
Remove the "Windowed Mode" from Essentials Pack if your PC is experiencing performance issues (or if you're a speedrunner and need unlocked FPS).
Otherwise, leave the mod in, as it's very useful for users with two or more monitors; In addition to fixing some Windows-related bugs.
While this mod also aims to optimize the game, there may be a performance drop, mainly due to mods like "LOD Vegetation" and "SkyGFX Extended".
Disabling "LOD Vegetation":
- Go to "(Optionals)"
- Go to "(optional - remove LOD vegetation)"
- Move the "Proper Fixes" folder to the Modloader folder.
This will disable "LOD Vegetation", gaining a few FPS.
Optimizing "SkyGFX Extended":
- Download "SkyGFX Extended" from Mixmods.
- Download my optimized configurations for "SkyGFX Extended".
- Install my optimized configurations.
- Replace the "Default" configurations.
There are various options to optimize SkyGFX Extended, such as disabling Dual Pass or reducing the quality of reflections to increase FPS!
https://youtu.be/4fQ9-MBzvFo
It is possible to fix the "Proper Fixes" lag problem with "Project 2DFX".
Disable "VegetationDrawDistance":
- Open "SALodLights.ini" with Notepad.
- Locate the option "VegetationDrawDistance".
- We're going to change "VegetationDrawDistance" to "#VegetationDrawDistance" ("#" = OFF)
Disabling "VegetationDrawDistance" corrects most of the lag, since "LOD Vegetation" already does a better job of rendering trees in the distance.
Reducing "GenericObjectsDrawDistance":
- Open "SALodLights.ini" with Notepad.
- Find the option "GenericObjectsDrawDistance"
- Change the value from "GenericObjectsDrawDistance = 1.5" to "GenericObjectsDrawDistance = 0.5"
- Toggle "LoadAllBinaryIPLs=0" to "LoadAllBinaryIPLs=1" (SITUATIONAL)
Reducing the value of "GenericObjectsDrawDistance" will improve performance if you have installed the "Distant Vegetation Fix" mod, as this mod performs the same function.
Enabling "LoadAllBinaryIPLs" helps correct some lag spikes that occur with the mod using "Proper Fixes". It also optimizes the loading of binary objects (palm trees, lampposts, etc.) and overall performance. game.
If you plan to install "Improved Streaming" with "RoSA Evolved", you must install the preset (.ini) of "Improved Streaming" for "RoSA Evolved".
- Copy the Preset (".ini") from "0a - LODs (RoSA Evolved, recommended)"
- Paste the Preset (.ini") in the "Improved Streaming" folder and replace the original.
Why does this white trees bug occur? Remember that WE MUST DELETE files from both mods.
REMOVE from "Proper Fixes":
- Procobj.ide
- vegepart.ide
REMOVE from "BSOR - Five Stars":
- lod_redwoodgrp.dff
- lod_vbg_fir_co.dff
This fixes the white tree bug when installing Proper Fixes and BSOR (or any vegetation mod)!
Unfortunately we will NOT be able to install the "Increased Vegetation Distance" mod from "Proper Fixes", since, for some reason, some vegetation mods change the textures assigned to a model from the "procobj.ide" and "vegepart.ide" files.
A: Of course! In my 50 mods video, we installed several mods of this type. The most important thing is that we must configure the mod priority in the Modloader menu. We can install: "Project Urbanize", "Project 2DFX", "Beta Mulholland Safehouse", "Enterable Hidden Interiors".
https://youtu.be/fPkUg4mobqg
A: Most likely not. All the mods I've shown on the channel are focused on Single Player.
A: Yes, to do this you need to do two things:
1. UNINSTALL SkyGFX Extended
We must uninstall SkyGFX Extended, as it is incompatible with most graphics mods (like Renderhook).
2. DELETE "ProperFixes.asi"
Go to "Proper Fixes" and delete the file "ProperFixes.asi". Once "ProperFixes.asi" is deleted, the message "Proper Fixes requires SkyGFX" will no longer appear.
The only downside is that, due to the absence of SkyGFX, we won't have the animated objects (the aquariums, The Visage sign, and the bubbles in Jizzy's), as well as some visual fixes.
A: This happens due to the "BuildingPipe" setting in SkyGFX. It can be fixed by changing the "PC" value to "PS2" in each SkyGFX .ini file (skygfx1.ini, skygfx2.ini, skygfx3.ini...).
For a simple solution, download my SkyGFX configurations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNMOUsoCtH9GKucpHy89R1u4J-mwA1ag
A: That's not a question; you're not giving me any more details. Follow the installation instructions for Proper Fixes + required plugins exactly.
A: Reinstall it; that's what creating a backup of GTA San Andreas 1.0 is for. Uninstall Modloader's Proper Fixes, including the optional mods and the RoSA Project.
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2017/01/magic-txd-criar-editar-txd/
https://www.mixmods.com.br/2021/07/mipmapping/
This is the end of the Gist.
Without a doubt this is the Ultimate Mod for GTA San Andreas, along with other amazing ones like Silent Patch, SkyGFX, among others.
And for the modders, you have earned all my applause and respect, you have improved this game, more than Rockstar Games itself (Or not Definitive Edition without updating?), I wanted to make this document and video to make your work and contributions to the community known.
Keep going!
ありがとうございます!