Copy all the .dll files from that folder ( D3D8.dll , D3DImm.dll , Draw.dll ). Paste these files into your main .

: Delete gta3.set located in your Documents > GTA 3 User Files folder. The game will regenerate a fresh copy upon the next launch.

It’s a heartbreaker. But don't worry, your video card isn't broken, and the game isn't dead. This is a classic compatibility issue between a game released in 2001 and modern graphics hardware.