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To fix the error in Grand Theft Auto III

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Windows Security

: If using Windows 10 or 11, the "Controlled Folder Access" feature may block the game. Go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Manage Controlled folder access and either turn it off or add gta3.exe as an allowed app. 2. Use "PortableGTA" or "SilentPatch"

• Manual Fix: Manually create the folder GTA3 User Files inside your Documents directory before launching the game.

9. Conclusion

Players often find that Windows' shift from "My Documents" to "Documents" breaks the game's original code.