MTA:San Andreas Installation

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Installation of Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas

  1. If you haven't already, download the MTA:SA client from the download page at mtasa.com.
  2. Run the installer, for Windows Vista and 7 it is required to run this with administrator rights. (The installer will ask.)
  3. You need to accept the license that comes with MTA:SA (GPLv3).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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\.
  7. When the installation completes, you will be given the option to start MTA: San Andreas straight away. Choose your option and then press Finish.
  8. 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.