"Error code (0xc0000022)" and "16x16x16 Video Mode error" fix.

This guide describes how to fix the following errors when launching the game.

• The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)
  
• 16x16x16 Video Mode error

The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)

• Error
  
  • The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022)
• Cause
  
  • Newer Versions of Windows do not have DirectPlay enabled.
• Instruction:
  
  • Enable DirectPlay in Control Panel 🢂 Programs and Features 🢂 Turn Windows Features On or Off 🢂 Legacy Components 🢂 DirectPlay

16x16x16 Video Mode error

• Error
  
  • 16x16x16 Video Mode error
• Cause
  
  • Unknown
• Instruction:
  
  • Launching gta2.exe in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode resolves this issue. Right click gta2.exe (found in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto 2") 🢂 Properties 🢂 Compatibility 🢂 Select Windows XP SP3 from the dropdown menu.

[Pasdar]

Thanks man, it worked for me on W11.

[StixsmasterHD4k]

or just install dgvoodoo2

[Kaiden]

I was able to fix this by replacing the missing registry keys that I forgot to have since I re-formatted my machine but kept the steam installed files still in place.

[xingzheng271]

怎么玩不了了？

[LordQarlyn]

Sadly those fixes didn't work for me. I'll still keep searching.

[금연구역]

씨발련아 한글로 쳐 쓰라고ㅜ

[feyee]

No problem, everyone should be able to enjoy GTA2. :)

[oitateodor]

Thank you so so much ! You realy made my day better !