: The most direct fix is to right-click your gta3.exe file (found in the game's installation folder) and select Run as administrator .
By capping the FPS, you prevent the texture conversion pipeline from being overwhelmed. gta 3 cannot convert textures your video card hot
The most common fix reported by the community is ensuring the game and its launcher live in the same neighborhood. : The most direct fix is to right-click your gta3