GTA2 common problems
This page is for singleplayer issues. If you are having problems with multiplayer check the GTA2 Network Help page.
Q: Why is the frame rate so low? How can I speed up GTA2 singleplayer?
A: There’s a registry key called min_frame_rate in:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DMA Design Ltd\GTA2\Screen
Run regedit and change min_frame_rate value to 1
Q: Why is singleplayer running at twice normal speed?
A: This can happen if the frame rate limiter is disabled. Run GTA2 manager, go to the video tab and in the Frame Rate Control, tick Frame Rate Limiter.
A: This can happen with systems using dualcore processors. To fix this do the following.
- Load the game up to the main menu.
- Press ‘Control’ + ‘Alt’ + ‘Delete’ on the keyboard to bring up the Windows Security panel.
- Press ‘Task manager’.
- From the new box which appears goto the ‘Processes’ tab and right click on ‘gta2.exe’.
- From the box which appears click ‘Set Affinity’ and left click to untick ‘cpu 0′.
- Click on the game in the task bar and the game should run at normal speed.
Q: How do I change the radio station in the PC version of GTA2?
A: Push F1 to cycle the radio stations one way and F2 to cycle the other.