Many players encounter this error after applying an incorrect or mismatched "No-CD" crack or community patch to bypass legacy disc-checking security. Verified Solutions to Fix the Error
Windows sometimes struggles to bridge the gap between modern audio architecture and the older 32-bit calls used by Vice City. Right-click gta-vc.exe . Select > Compatibility .
Go to Settings > My installed games > Vice City > Verify Integrity . Step 5: Check DirectX Legacy Components
Update system audio drivers and codecs
