HOW TO FIX GTA SAN ANDREAS AUDIO CARD NOT FOUND | GTA SAN ANDREAS | 🤔 ALL4U #gta #fix_audio_card #all4u Troubleshooting Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas "Cannot find audio card" Error Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a popular open-world action-adventure game released in 2004. Despite its age, the game remains popular among fans, and many people still enjoy playing it today. However, some players may encounter an error message stating that the game "Cannot find audio card" when they try to launch it. This error can be frustrating to deal with, but there are a few things you can try to fix it. Verify Audio Card Installation The first step is to verify that your audio card is properly installed. To do this, open the Device Manager by pressing Windows Key + R and typing "devmgmt.msc". In the Device Manager, expand the "Sound, video and game controllers" section and look for your audio card. If it is not listed, or if it has a yellow exclamation mark next to it, then there is a problem with the installation. Update Audio Card Drivers If your audio card is installed correctly, the next step is to update its drivers. Outdated drivers can cause compatibility issues, so it's important to make sure you have the latest version installed. You can update your audio card drivers manually by downloading them from the manufacturer's website or using a driver update utility. Change Audio Output Device If you have multiple audio output devices connected to your computer, such as headphones or speakers, try switching to a different device. Sometimes, the game may be trying to use an audio output device that is not connected or not working properly. Enable Windows Audio Services Make sure that the Windows Audio services are enabled. To do this, press Windows Key + R and type "services.msc". In the Services window, find the following services and make sure that their "Startup type" is set to "Automatic" and that their "Status" is set to "Running": Windows AudioWindows Audio Endpoint BuilderMultimedia Class Scheduler Run Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as Administrator Right-click on the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas executable file and select "Run as administrator". This may give the game the permissions it needs to access your audio card. Reinstall Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas If none of the above solutions work, you may need to reinstall Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. This will delete all of your saved game data, so make sure to back it up before you start. Verify Game Integrity If you are using Steam to play Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, you can verify the integrity of the game files. This will check to make sure that all of the game files are present and correct. To do this, open the Steam client, go to your Library, right-click on Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and select "Properties". In the Properties window, click on the "Local Files" tab and then click on the "Verify integrity of game files..." button. Use Compatibility Mode If you are using Windows 10 or 11, you may need to run Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows. To do this, right-click on the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas executable file and select "Properties". In the Properties window, click on the "Compatibility" tab and then select the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" option. Choose Windows XP (Service Pack 3) from the drop-down menu and then click on the "Apply" button. Contact Rockstar Games Support If you have tried all of the above solutions and you are still having problems, you may need to contact Rockstar Games support for further assistance. You can contact Rockstar Games support by visiting their website at and clicking on the "Submit a ticket" button. Conclusion The "Cannot find audio card" error can be frustrating to deal with, but there are a few things you can try to fix it. By following the steps above, you should be able to get Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas working again.