testapp.exe and gta-vc.exe

The ".EXE" SecureROM protection has been removed and replaced with code from Valve that asks the Steam software if they own the game or not. It's likely that the addresses changed in the EXE. That's why some mods doesn't work with the Steam version of the game.





C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto Vice City.





C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\Grand Theft Auto Vice City

Don't delete the "gta_vc.exe" Steam version from main folder! The Steam checks if it exists.



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Download Widescreen Fixes Pack[thirteenag.github.io]



a) Delete "gta_vc.set" file from your \Documents\GTA Vice City User Files.
b) Open the Start menu, in the search box type "advanced system settings".
c) One result will appear, click it.
d) In the window that opens, click the Advanced tab, then the first Settings button.
e) Go to the "Data Execution Prevention" tab, and click "Add..." to add an exception.
f) Browse to your "gta-vc.exe" (steam version) and select it.
g) Do the same to "testapp.exe" (your retail crack v1.0 renamed).
h) Now "OK" all the dialogs until they're closed.



If you have Vice City savegame steam version, than you must convert it to retail version. The Steam version of savegames and retail version of savegames are diferents. Here is a tool to convert savegames between Steam and retail version:

Download VC Save Converter[mega.co.nz]

Otherwise you can ignore the savegame conversion and start a new game.


Now you can start the game by clicking on desktop shortcut or Steam "play button" bypassing the Valve verification code. You can use any mods in Vice City Steam version and the game will works with no problems. That´s all done.


Now the game will works fine. Have a nice game!

Originally posted by author:

Cigano Ygor