Installation of Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas
- If you haven't already, download the MTA:SA client from the download page at mtasa.com.
- Run the installer, for Windows Vista and 7 it is required to run this with administrator rights. (The installer will ask.)
- You need to accept the license that comes with MTA:SA (GPLv3).
- You will be asked which components to install:
- Game Client interfaces with the game and is a required component.
- Dedicated Server enables you to host your own home-brew server.
- Core components and Game module are required components for the dedicated server.
- Core resources required resources for dedicated server.
- Optional resources additional resources for your dedicated server, gamemodes and maps.
- Editor is used to create new maps, this is an optional component.
- Development development tools.
- Module SDK development SDK for creating your own MTA server modules, this component requires C++ knowledge.
- Start menu group creates a start menu group for the installed components.
- Desktop icon creates a desktop icon for the client.
- You are then asked for a folder in which to install the mod. This can by anywhere and doesn't have to be in you San Andreas directory.
- Next, you will be asked for the directory where you have San Andreas installed. The default location is: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas\.
- When the installation completes, you will be given the option to start MTA: San Andreas straight away. Choose your option and then press Finish.
- You will be able to launch MTA San Andreas from your Start Menu if you wish to play.
This installation guide is from the official MTA: San Andreas wiki, all credits go to the respective authors/editors, and this page is copied under the GNU Free Documentation License, by which content on the MTA: San Andreas wiki is covered.