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Spaceman1200 Mar 21, 2014 @ 10:45am
Unhandled Exception - C0000005 at 006F6330 Fix
If you are getting an "Unhandled Exception - C0000005 at 006F6330" error every time you try to run GTA, keep reading.

As you can see below I had a problem with Vice City, but I've *just* discovered how to make it work. The problem lies with Windows 7's DEP (Data Execution Prevention)

To fix it, do the following:
Delete .set file from your Documents\Vice City User Files folder
Open the Start menu, in the search box type "advanced system settings".
One result will appear, click it.
In the window that opens, click the Advanced tab, then the first Settings button
Go to the "Data Execution Prevention" tab, and click "Add..." to add an exception.
Browse to your gta-vc.exe and select it.
Now "OK" all the dialogs until they're closed.

See here as well http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=305636906
Last edited by Spaceman1200; Jan 1, 2017 @ 10:33am
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Originally posted by Berry:
you need the d3d8.dll to fix this issue, you can get this .dll from SkyGFX mod for VC. Note Edit: You can also need use Open Limit Adjuster and set "EntryInfoNode = 30000" or higher value if you using fix mods like The Leftovers and SkyGFX to VC, It's interesting to use sharptrails mod to get rid of the blur to improve your gameplay experience :)
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Daniel Charles Oct 25, 2014 @ 8:37pm 
Thanks; fixed the error!
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Web watcher Nov 1, 2014 @ 11:44am 
Better than using the test app exe, thanks man.
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Spaceman1200 Nov 2, 2014 @ 4:29am 
No problem, Enjoy the game
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Spuggidy Apr 6, 2015 @ 4:51pm 
Where is the .set file?
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Spaceman1200 Apr 7, 2015 @ 8:29am 
Usually in the Vice City User folder, Normally in My Documents/Vice City User Files folder
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tuna Apr 12, 2015 @ 3:53pm 
GUYS HERE IS THE SOLUTION!!! If you can not play this game even you try compatibility setting and DEP list, try to delete gta-vc.exe than change the testapp.exe name to gta-vc.exe. It works!
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Peepee Poopoo Jun 11, 2015 @ 8:13pm 
My User Files are empty...
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XXX_Cummycion Oct 14, 2015 @ 2:07pm 
what if its not working?:steamsad:
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mad dog of shimano Oct 23, 2015 @ 8:58pm 
this worked but then i rebooted my computer nad this solution stopped working. bummer :steamsad:
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bluebird artichoke Oct 28, 2015 @ 9:46am 
User files are empty....
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Silent Oct 28, 2015 @ 11:49am 
Originally posted by Pumpkin:
User files are empty....

This issue is related to incorrect DEP settings. Best to follow what's written here (do NOT add GTA III to "DEP exceptions"!):

http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_III#Game_refuses_to_start
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♤ Ｐａｒａｄｏｘ Jun 4, 2016 @ 3:41pm 
Can't access DEP, i can't add nothing.
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Cigano Sep 5, 2016 @ 11:28pm 
See this: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=305636906
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MasterYapper Jan 17, 2017 @ 2:41pm 
the game works perfectly when i use the test app but it wont even go to the main menu on gta vc exe i just want to play my favorite gta and i literally just bought it
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PussyDestroyer Xd Feb 18, 2017 @ 11:03pm 
Install d3d8.dll in the folder of vice city :)
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