To use or manage a save game for GTA San Andreas v1.01 , you must first locate the correct folder and understand the specific compatibility rules for this version. 📂 Save Game File Location By default, the game stores its progress in the "GTA San Andreas User Files" folder. Typical paths on a modern PC include: Windows 10/11: C:\Users\[Your Username]\Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[Your Username]\My Documents\GTA San Andreas User Files The files are named GTASAsfX.b is the slot number (1 through 8). For example, GTASAsf1.b corresponds to the first save slot in the game menu. 🛠️ Version 1.01 Compatibility Version 1.01 was the only official "patch" released for the original PC game. Backward Compatibility: Version 1.01 can typically load save files created in the original Incompatibility with v2.0: Save files from the Second Edition (v2.0) Steam/Launcher versions often will not load in v1.01 due to script changes. If a save fails to load, you may need a save game converter to adjust the script version. Resolution Support: A major benefit of v1.01 is that it officially added support for higher resolutions like 720p and 1080i , which were not available in the base 1.0 version. 📥 How to Install a 100% Save Game If you are adding a downloaded save file (like a 100% completion file) to your game: How To Find GTA San Andreas Save Game File Location In Windows [PC]
Save Game Report — Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas v1.01 Overview This report documents a save game for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas version 1.01. It summarizes player progress, key completed missions, stats, inventory, notable events, and recommendations for next steps to complete 100% game progress. Player Profile
Character: Carl "CJ" Johnson Game version: v1.01 Save slot: [unspecified — include slot number when saving] Playtime: [not recorded — add total hours played] Location at save: [current in-game area/map coordinates or neighborhood] Date/time saved: [insert in-game or real-world save timestamp]
Story Progress
Act/Chapter: [specify approximate storyline point — e.g., after leaving Los Santos / mid-game / near endgame] Missions completed (key):
Grove Street missions: [list completed/remaining] Los Santos storyline: [list completed/remaining] San Fierro storyline: [list completed/remaining] Las Venturas storyline: [list completed/remaining] End-game missions completed: [yes/no; list which]
Side Content Progress
Respect level: [value / percentage] Gang territories controlled: [list territories owned] Properties owned: [list properties purchased] Businesses/Income sources: [list active businesses and income status] Minigames & side missions:
Driving school: [complete/incomplete — percentage] Boat/aircraft school: [complete/incomplete] Burglary missions: [complete/incomplete] VG Robberies, Taxi, Firefighter, Paramedic, Vigilante: [status]
100% Completion Checklist (status)
Story missions: [x of y completed] Asset missions: [status] Unique Stunt Jumps: [collected / total] Oysters, Horseshoes, Snapshots: [counts] Tags (Los Santos): [count] Collectibles: [detailed counts for each type] Casino missions / gambling progress: [status] Other misc. requirements: [e.g., driving school, flight school, etc.]
Character Stats