GTA: San Andreas Cannot Find 1536×864 Video Mode Error Fix

How to fix the GTA: San Andreas cannot find the 1536x864x32 video mode error? Here’s our guide on solving this dreaded resolution problem.

GTA: San Andreas is a timeless masterpiece of Rockstar Games. Even though it has been 17 years since its launch, it still offers such an amazing experience. Though it does not come without problems. After more than a decade, launching GTA: San Andreas smoothly is still rarely happening. And one of the most popular errors of the game is the “cannot find” 1536x864x32 video mode” error.

Here’s how to fix this frustrating issue and jump back into the game.

How to fix the “GTA: SA cannot find 1536x864x32 video mode” error?

This error window might come up when you try launching GTA: San Andreas for the first time. It is also possible to encounter this problem at a random times. So do not be surprised when you see it, even though your game would run just fine before.

There are a couple of methods to approach this problem. The first of them is changing your desktop’s resolution. As you can see, the error window states that the game could not find the specified video mode. So switching to a different display resolution should help. Though 1536x864x32 is a strange display resolution, for sure.

That being said, it is also possible for the game to come up with a similar error window. Instead of 1536x864x32, it might say that the game could not find the 800×600 resolution as well. The fix to both of these problems is actually quite simple.

Change your desktop resolution to 1600×900 or 1280×720.

When the game has these strange resolution-related problems, simply change your desktop resolution from Windows settings.

You can also complete the change through NVIDIA Control Panel if you have an NVIDIA graphics card. AMD users can use AMD Software for all display options.

• If this error occurs, change your resolution to 1600×900 or 1280×720.
• Launch the game.
• Then return to the desktop and change to your current resolution.
• The game will save the change and run accordingly to your display settings.

Enable overriding high DPI scaling behavior.

Another common reason for errors like this one is the DPI scaling options. Though like the previous method, it is a very simple process that you can complete in seconds. Here’s how to do it:

• Open the install location of GTA: San Andreas.
• If you bought the game from Steam, simply follow the direction below:
  • C:\Program Files \Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
• Find GTA-sa.exe in the folder.
• Right-click on the .exe file.
• Select the Compatibility tab.
• Enable Override high DPI scaling behavior under the High DPI Scaling override section.
• Click on Apply and then OK.

After you complete this method, GTA: San Andreas cannot find the 1536x864x32 video mode error should be fixed right away.

Remove WidescreenFix mod.

One of the reasons for this problem might be the WidescreenFix mod. Most players install this mod to make the game run in a better resolution. Though deleting it might help you fix the problem.  We also recommend deleting or reinstalling every resolution-related module. After making sure the game runs smoothly, you can install new mods to visually upgrade GTA: San Andreas.

We hope the methods above help you fix GTA: San Andreas cannot find the 1536x864x32 video mode error.