Open the and type "Turn Windows features on or off" . Find the folder labeled Legacy Components .

Right-click Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in your Steam Library, select Properties > Local Files > Browse .

Modern Windows versions (10/11) may struggle with the legacy sound and video calls used by Vice City.

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The error typically occurs when GTA Vice City cannot find or correctly read its core audio library. This is common on modern systems like Windows 10 and 11 because the original game files are incompatible with newer DirectX or system libraries. Top Solutions to Fix the Error

Before diving into the fix, let’s break down the jargon. stands for Audio Interface Library . This was a popular sound engine developed by Miles Sound System, used extensively in late 90s and early 2000s PC games, including Rockstar’s GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas.