diff --git a/Client/core/CCore.cpp b/Client/core/CCore.cpp
index 910912dbc56..9202ce60529 100644
--- a/Client/core/CCore.cpp
+++ b/Client/core/CCore.cpp
@@ -834,12 +834,27 @@ void CCore::ApplyHooks()
 
     // Create our hooks.
     m_pDirectInputHookManager->ApplyHook();
-    // m_pDirect3DHookManager->ApplyHook ( );
     m_pSetCursorPosHook->ApplyHook();
 
     // Remove useless DirectPlay dependency (dpnhpast.dll) @ 0x745701
     // We have to patch here as multiplayer_sa and game_sa are loaded too late
     DetourLibraryFunction("kernel32.dll", "LoadLibraryA", Win32LoadLibraryA, SkipDirectPlay_LoadLibraryA);
+
+    // Disable code that disallows multiple instances of GTA:SA
+    // Disable `if (IsAppAlreadyRunning())` in WinMain
+    {
+        DWORD oldProtect;
+        VirtualProtect(reinterpret_cast<void*>(0x74872D), 9, PAGE_READWRITE, &oldProtect);
+        memcpy(reinterpret_cast<void*>(0x74872D), "\x90\x90\x90\x90\x90\x90\x90\x90\x90", 9);
+        VirtualProtect(reinterpret_cast<void*>(0x74872D), 9, oldProtect, &oldProtect);
+    }
+    // Create an unnamed semaphore in CdStreamInitThread.
+    {
+        DWORD oldProtect;
+        VirtualProtect(reinterpret_cast<void*>(0x406945), 5, PAGE_READWRITE, &oldProtect);
+        memcpy(reinterpret_cast<void*>(0x406945), "\x6A\x00\x90\x90\x90", 5);
+        VirtualProtect(reinterpret_cast<void*>(0x406945), 5, oldProtect, &oldProtect);
+    }
 }
 
 bool UsingAltD3DSetup()
diff --git a/Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp b/Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp
index 0f1b9f9728c..9f7ceb59c24 100644
--- a/Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp
+++ b/Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp
@@ -361,17 +361,14 @@ SString CInstallManager::_ChangeToAdmin()
             NULL, SString(_("MTA:SA needs Administrator access for the following task:\n\n  '%s'\n\nPlease confirm in the next window."), *m_strAdminReason),
             "Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas", MB_OK | MB_ICONINFORMATION | MB_TOPMOST);
         SetIsBlockingUserProcess();
-        ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex();
         if (ShellExecuteBlocking("runas", GetLauncherPathFilename(), GetSequencerSnapshot()))
         {
             // Will return here once admin process has finished
-            CreateSingleInstanceMutex();
             UpdateSettingsForReportLog();
             RestoreSequencerFromSnapshot(ReceiveStringFromAdminProcess());
             ClearIsBlockingUserProcess();
             return "ok";            // This will appear as the result for _ChangeFromAdmin
         }
-        CreateSingleInstanceMutex();
         ClearIsBlockingUserProcess();
         MessageBoxUTF8(NULL, SString(_("MTA:SA could not complete the following task:\n\n  '%s'\n"), *m_strAdminReason),
                        "Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas" + _E("CL01"), MB_OK | MB_ICONWARNING | MB_TOPMOST);
@@ -478,10 +475,9 @@ SString CInstallManager::_MaybeSwitchToTempExe()
     // If a new "Multi Theft Auto.exe" exists, let that complete the install
     if (m_pSequencer->GetVariable(INSTALL_LOCATION) == "far")
     {
-        ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex();
         if (ShellExecuteNonBlocking("open", GetLauncherPathFilename(), GetSequencerSnapshot()))
             ExitProcess(0);            // All done here
-        CreateSingleInstanceMutex();
+
         return "fail";
     }
     return "ok";
@@ -501,10 +497,9 @@ SString CInstallManager::_SwitchBackFromTempExe()
     {
         m_pSequencer->SetVariable(INSTALL_LOCATION, "near");
 
-        ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex();
         if (ShellExecuteNonBlocking("open", GetLauncherPathFilename(), GetSequencerSnapshot()))
             ExitProcess(0);            // All done here
-        CreateSingleInstanceMutex();
+
         return "fail";
     }
     return "ok";
@@ -584,9 +579,6 @@ SString CInstallManager::_PrepareLaunchLocation()
 {
     const bool isAdmin = IsUserAdmin();
 
-    // Ensure GTA exe is not running
-    TerminateGTAIfRunning();
-
     const fs::path gtaDir = GetGameBaseDirectory();
     const fs::path mtaDir = GetMTARootDirectory() / "MTA";
     const fs::path launchDir = GetGameLaunchDirectory();
@@ -718,9 +710,6 @@ SString CInstallManager::_ProcessGtaPatchCheck()
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 SString CInstallManager::_ProcessGtaDllCheck()
 {
-    // Ensure GTA exe is not running
-    TerminateGTAIfRunning();
-
     struct DependencyHash
     {
         const char* fileName;
diff --git a/Client/loader/Main.cpp b/Client/loader/Main.cpp
index adc5a93bae2..094b3e18b8a 100644
--- a/Client/loader/Main.cpp
+++ b/Client/loader/Main.cpp
@@ -93,9 +93,6 @@ MTAEXPORT int DoWinMain(HINSTANCE hLauncherInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance, LP
     BsodDetectionPreLaunch();
     MaybeShowCopySettingsDialog();
 
-    // Make sure GTA is not running
-    HandleIfGTAIsAlreadyRunning();
-
     // Maybe warn user if no anti-virus running
     CheckAntiVirusStatus();
 
diff --git a/Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp b/Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp
index ded6c37133c..5006ef46034 100644
--- a/Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp
+++ b/Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp
@@ -200,81 +200,38 @@ void HandleSpecialLaunchOptions()
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 void HandleDuplicateLaunching()
 {
-    LPSTR lpCmdLine = GetCommandLine();
+    LPWSTR szCommandLine = GetCommandLineW();
 
-    int iRecheckTimeLimit = 2000;
-    while (!CreateSingleInstanceMutex())
-    {
-        if (strcmp(lpCmdLine, "") != 0)
-        {
-            HWND hwMTAWindow = FindWindow(NULL, "MTA: San Andreas");
+    if (!szCommandLine[0])
+        return;
+
+    HWND gameWindow = FindWindowA(nullptr, "MTA: San Andreas");
 #ifdef MTA_DEBUG
-            if (hwMTAWindow == NULL)
-                hwMTAWindow = FindWindow(NULL, "MTA: San Andreas [DEBUG]");
+    if (gameWindow == nullptr)
+        gameWindow = FindWindowA(nullptr, "MTA: San Andreas [DEBUG]");
 #endif
-            if (hwMTAWindow != NULL)
-            {
-                LPWSTR  szCommandLine = GetCommandLineW();
-                int     numArgs;
-                LPWSTR* aCommandLineArgs = CommandLineToArgvW(szCommandLine, &numArgs);
-                for (int i = 1; i < numArgs; ++i)
-                {
-                    if (WStringX(aCommandLineArgs[i]).BeginsWith(L"mtasa://"))
-                    {
-                        WString wideConnectInfo = aCommandLineArgs[i];
-                        SString strConnectInfo = ToUTF8(wideConnectInfo);
 
-                        COPYDATASTRUCT cdStruct;
-                        cdStruct.cbData = strConnectInfo.length() + 1;
-                        cdStruct.lpData = const_cast<char*>(strConnectInfo.c_str());
-                        cdStruct.dwData = URI_CONNECT;
+    if (gameWindow == nullptr)
+        return;
 
-                        SendMessage(hwMTAWindow, WM_COPYDATA, NULL, (LPARAM)&cdStruct);
-                        break;
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-            else
-            {
-                if (iRecheckTimeLimit > 0)
-                {
-                    // Sleep a little bit and check the mutex again
-                    Sleep(500);
-                    iRecheckTimeLimit -= 500;
-                    continue;
-                }
-                SString strMessage;
-                strMessage +=
-                    _("Trouble restarting MTA:SA\n\n"
-                      "If the problem persists, open Task Manager and\n"
-                      "stop the 'gta_sa.exe' and 'Multi Theft Auto.exe' processes\n\n\n"
-                      "Try to launch MTA:SA again?");
-                if (MessageBoxUTF8(0, strMessage, _("Error") + _E("CL04"), MB_ICONWARNING | MB_YESNO | MB_TOPMOST) ==
-                    IDYES)            // Trouble restarting MTA:SA
-                {
-                    TerminateGTAIfRunning();
-                    TerminateOtherMTAIfRunning();
-                    ShellExecuteNonBlocking("open", PathJoin(GetMTASAPath(), MTA_EXE_NAME), lpCmdLine);
-                }
-                return ExitProcess(EXIT_ERROR);
-            }
-        }
-        else
+    int     numArgs;
+    LPWSTR* aCommandLineArgs = CommandLineToArgvW(szCommandLine, &numArgs);
+
+    for (int i = 1; i < numArgs; ++i)
+    {
+        if (WStringX(aCommandLineArgs[i]).BeginsWith(L"mtasa://"))
         {
-            if (!IsGTARunning() && !IsOtherMTARunning())
-            {
-                MessageBoxUTF8(0, _("Another instance of MTA is already running.\n\nIf this problem persists, please restart your computer"),
-                               _("Error") + _E("CL05"), MB_ICONERROR | MB_TOPMOST);
-            }
-            else if (MessageBoxUTF8(0, _("Another instance of MTA is already running.\n\nDo you want to terminate it?"), _("Error") + _E("CL06"),
-                                    MB_ICONQUESTION | MB_YESNO | MB_TOPMOST) == IDYES)
-            {
-                TerminateGTAIfRunning();
-                TerminateOtherMTAIfRunning();
-                ShellExecuteNonBlocking("open", PathJoin(GetMTASAPath(), MTA_EXE_NAME), lpCmdLine);
-            }
+            WString wideConnectInfo = aCommandLineArgs[i];
+            SString strConnectInfo = ToUTF8(wideConnectInfo);
+
+            COPYDATASTRUCT cdStruct;
+            cdStruct.cbData = strConnectInfo.length() + 1;
+            cdStruct.lpData = const_cast<char*>(strConnectInfo.c_str());
+            cdStruct.dwData = URI_CONNECT;
+
+            SendMessage(gameWindow, WM_COPYDATA, NULL, (LPARAM)&cdStruct);
+            return ExitProcess(EXIT_ERROR);
         }
-        return ExitProcess(EXIT_ERROR);
     }
 }
 
@@ -480,8 +437,6 @@ void HandleCustomStartMessage()
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 void PreLaunchWatchDogs()
 {
-    assert(!CreateSingleInstanceMutex());
-
     //
     // "L0" is opened before the launch sequence and is closed if MTA shutsdown with no error
     // "L1" is opened before the launch sequence and is closed if GTA is succesfully started
@@ -587,35 +542,6 @@ void PostRunWatchDogs(int iReturnCode)
     }
 }
 
-//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-// HandleIfGTAIsAlreadyRunning
-//
-// Check for and maybe stop a running GTA process
-//
-//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-void HandleIfGTAIsAlreadyRunning()
-{
-    if (IsGTARunning())
-    {
-        if (MessageBoxUTF8(
-                0, _("An instance of GTA: San Andreas is already running. It needs to be terminated before MTA:SA can be started. Do you want to do that now?"),
-                _("Information") + _E("CL10"), MB_YESNO | MB_ICONQUESTION | MB_TOPMOST) == IDYES)
-        {
-            TerminateOtherMTAIfRunning();
-            TerminateGTAIfRunning();
-            if (IsGTARunning())
-            {
-                MessageBoxUTF8(0, _("Unable to terminate GTA: San Andreas. If the problem persists, please restart your computer."),
-                               _("Information") + _E("CL11"), MB_OK | MB_ICONERROR | MB_TOPMOST);
-                return ExitProcess(EXIT_ERROR);
-            }
-        }
-        else
-            return ExitProcess(EXIT_OK);
-    }
-}
-
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 //
 // ValidateGTAPath
@@ -844,7 +770,6 @@ void CheckDataFiles()
     {
         SString strMessage(_("Main file has an incorrect name (%s)"), *GetLaunchFilename());
         int     iResponse = MessageBoxUTF8(NULL, strMessage, _("Error") + _E("CL33"), MB_RETRYCANCEL | MB_ICONERROR | MB_TOPMOST);
-        ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex();
         if (iResponse == IDRETRY)
             ShellExecuteNonBlocking("open", PathJoin(strMTASAPath, MTA_EXE_NAME));
         return ExitProcess(EXIT_ERROR);
@@ -1272,7 +1197,6 @@ int LaunchGame(SString strCmdLine)
     //
     // Cleanup and exit.
     CloseHandle(piLoadee.hProcess);
-    ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex();
 
     // Success, maybe
     return dwExitCode;
diff --git a/Client/loader/MainFunctions.h b/Client/loader/MainFunctions.h
index e1fecc516a3..4483ab2f6eb 100644
--- a/Client/loader/MainFunctions.h
+++ b/Client/loader/MainFunctions.h
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@ void HandleDuplicateLaunching();
 void HandleCustomStartMessage();
 void PreLaunchWatchDogs();
 void PostRunWatchDogs(int iReturnCode);
-void HandleIfGTAIsAlreadyRunning();
 void ValidateGTAPath();
 void CheckAntiVirusStatus();
 void CheckDataFiles();
diff --git a/Client/loader/Utils.cpp b/Client/loader/Utils.cpp
index 7dae8ce439d..57e881abffa 100644
--- a/Client/loader/Utils.cpp
+++ b/Client/loader/Utils.cpp
@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@ namespace fs = std::filesystem;
 
 static SString g_strMTASAPath;
 static SString g_strGTAPath;
-static HANDLE  g_hMutex = NULL;
 static HMODULE hLibraryModule = NULL;
 HINSTANCE      g_hInstance = NULL;
 
@@ -312,18 +311,6 @@ std::vector<DWORD> GetGTAProcessList()
     return result;
 }
 
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-// IsGTARunning
-//
-//
-//
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-bool IsGTARunning()
-{
-    return !GetGTAProcessList().empty();
-}
-
 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 //
 // TerminateGTAIfRunning
@@ -677,60 +664,6 @@ bool HasGTAPath()
     return false;
 }
 
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-// GetPEFileOffsets
-//
-// Get some commonly used file offsets
-//
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-void GetPEFileOffsets(SPEFileOffsets& outOffsets, const SString& strGTAEXEPath)
-{
-    outOffsets = {0};
-    long NtHeaders = 0;
-    ReadFileValue(strGTAEXEPath, NtHeaders, offsetof(IMAGE_DOS_HEADER, e_lfanew));
-    outOffsets.TimeDateStamp = NtHeaders + offsetof(IMAGE_NT_HEADERS, FileHeader.TimeDateStamp);
-    outOffsets.Characteristics = NtHeaders + offsetof(IMAGE_NT_HEADERS, FileHeader.Characteristics);
-    outOffsets.AddressOfEntryPoint = NtHeaders + offsetof(IMAGE_NT_HEADERS, OptionalHeader.AddressOfEntryPoint);
-    outOffsets.DllCharacteristics = NtHeaders + offsetof(IMAGE_NT_HEADERS, OptionalHeader.DllCharacteristics);
-
-    ushort usSizeOfOptionalHeader = 0;
-    ReadFileValue(strGTAEXEPath, usSizeOfOptionalHeader, NtHeaders + offsetof(IMAGE_NT_HEADERS, FileHeader.SizeOfOptionalHeader));
-    ReadFileValue(strGTAEXEPath, outOffsets.sections[0].PointerToRawData,
-                  NtHeaders + offsetof(IMAGE_NT_HEADERS, OptionalHeader) + usSizeOfOptionalHeader + offsetof(IMAGE_SECTION_HEADER, PointerToRawData));
-}
-
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-// GetGtaFileVersion
-//
-// Hardcoded numbers used:
-//  0x44 - File offset 0x44 is zero in legacy DOS stub. Encrypted exe does not have this.
-//  0x347ADD is the section offset equivalent of 0x748ADD as used in CGameSA::FindGameVersion
-//  0x53FF and 0x840F are also used in CGameSA::FindGameVersion
-//
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-EGtaFileVersion GetGtaFileVersion(const SString& strGTAEXEPath)
-{
-    SPEFileOffsets fileOffsets;
-    GetPEFileOffsets(fileOffsets, strGTAEXEPath);
-
-    char   bIsEncypted = false;
-    ushort usIdBytes = 0;
-    ReadFileValue(strGTAEXEPath, bIsEncypted, 0x44);
-    ReadFileValue(strGTAEXEPath, usIdBytes, 0x347ADD + fileOffsets.sections[0].PointerToRawData);
-
-    EGtaFileVersion versionType = EGtaFileVersion::Unknown;
-    if (usIdBytes == 0x53FF)
-        versionType = EGtaFileVersion::US;
-    else if (usIdBytes == 0x840F)
-        versionType = EGtaFileVersion::EU;
-    else if (bIsEncypted)
-        versionType = EGtaFileVersion::Encrypted;
-
-    return versionType;
-}
-
 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 //
 // FindFilesRecursive
@@ -820,27 +753,6 @@ void FindRelevantFiles(const SString& strPath, std::vector<SString>& outFilePath
     }
 }
 
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-// MakeRandomIndexList
-//
-// Create a list of randomlu ordered indices from 0 to Size-1
-//
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-void MakeRandomIndexList(int Size, std::vector<int>& outList)
-{
-    for (int i = 0; i < Size; i++)
-        outList.push_back(i);
-
-    for (int i = 0; i < Size; i++)
-    {
-        int otherIdx = rand() % Size;
-        int Temp = outList[i];
-        outList[i] = outList[otherIdx];
-        outList[otherIdx] = Temp;
-    }
-}
-
 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 //
 // GetOSVersion
@@ -964,7 +876,6 @@ void RelaunchAsAdmin(const SString& strCmdLine, const SString& strReason)
     AddReportLog(7115, SString("Loader - Request to elevate privileges (%s)", *strReason));
     MessageBoxUTF8(NULL, SString(_("MTA:SA needs Administrator access for the following task:\n\n  '%s'\n\nPlease confirm in the next window."), *strReason),
                    "Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas", MB_OK | MB_ICONINFORMATION | MB_TOPMOST);
-    ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex();
     ShellExecuteNonBlocking("runas", PathJoin(GetMTASAPath(), MTA_EXE_NAME), strCmdLine);
 }
 
@@ -1180,42 +1091,6 @@ bool TerminateProcess(DWORD dwProcessID, uint uiExitCode)
     return success;
 }
 
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-// CreateSingleInstanceMutex
-//
-//
-//
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-bool CreateSingleInstanceMutex()
-{
-    HANDLE hMutex = CreateMutex(NULL, FALSE, TEXT(MTA_GUID));
-
-    if (GetLastError() == ERROR_ALREADY_EXISTS)
-    {
-        if (hMutex)
-            CloseHandle(hMutex);
-        return false;
-    }
-    assert(!g_hMutex);
-    g_hMutex = hMutex;
-    return true;
-}
-
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-//
-// ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex
-//
-//
-//
-///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-void ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex()
-{
-    // assert(g_hMutex);
-    CloseHandle(g_hMutex);
-    g_hMutex = NULL;
-}
-
 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 //
 // WaitForObject
diff --git a/Client/loader/Utils.h b/Client/loader/Utils.h
index be0685a83cc..d3532703a19 100644
--- a/Client/loader/Utils.h
+++ b/Client/loader/Utils.h
@@ -65,7 +65,6 @@ struct SPEFileOffsets
 };
 
 void TerminateGTAIfRunning();
-bool IsGTARunning();
 void TerminateOtherMTAIfRunning();
 bool IsOtherMTARunning();
 
@@ -84,8 +83,6 @@ SString         GetMTASAPath();
 ePathResult     DiscoverGTAPath(bool bFindIfMissing);
 SString         GetGTAPath();
 bool            HasGTAPath();
-EGtaFileVersion GetGtaFileVersion(const SString& strGTAEXEPath);
-void            GetPEFileOffsets(SPEFileOffsets& outOffsets, const SString& strGTAEXEPath);
 
 void           FindFilesRecursive(const SString& strPathMatch, std::vector<SString>& outFileList, uint uiMaxDepth = 99);
 SOSVersionInfo GetOSVersion();
@@ -100,9 +97,6 @@ void UpdateMTAVersionApplicationSetting(bool bQuiet = false);
 bool Is32bitProcess(DWORD processID);
 bool TerminateProcess(DWORD dwProcessID, uint uiExitCode = 0);
 
-bool CreateSingleInstanceMutex();
-void ReleaseSingleInstanceMutex();
-
 void CleanDownloadCache();
 
 HMODULE GetLibraryHandle(const SString& strFilename, DWORD* pdwOutLastError = NULL);
diff --git a/Shared/data/MTA San Andreas/MTA/locale/en_US/client.pot b/Shared/data/MTA San Andreas/MTA/locale/en_US/client.pot
index 268afcb67a7..9f737d8d4f9 100644
--- a/Shared/data/MTA San Andreas/MTA/locale/en_US/client.pot	
+++ b/Shared/data/MTA San Andreas/MTA/locale/en_US/client.pot	
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ msgid ""
 msgstr ""
 "Project-Id-Version: MTA San Andreas 1.x\n"
 "Report-Msgid-Bugs-To: \n"
-"POT-Creation-Date: 2025-06-16 19:16+0000\n"
+"POT-Creation-Date: 2025-06-22 17:30+0000\n"
 "PO-Revision-Date: YEAR-MO-DA HO:MI+ZONE\n"
 "Last-Translator: FULL NAME <EMAIL@ADDRESS>\n"
 "Language-Team: LANGUAGE <LL@li.org>\n"
@@ -61,15 +61,14 @@ msgstr ""
 #: Client/core/CConnectManager.cpp:422 Client/core/CConnectManager.cpp:432
 #: Client/core/CSettings.cpp:2987 Client/core/CSettings.cpp:4281
 #: Client/core/CSettings.cpp:4309 Client/core/CSettings.cpp:4920
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1262 Client/core/CGUI.cpp:93
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1277 Client/core/CGUI.cpp:93
 #: Client/core/ServerBrowser/CServerBrowser.cpp:1261
 #: Client/core/ServerBrowser/CServerBrowser.cpp:1283
 #: Client/core/ServerBrowser/CServerBrowser.cpp:1340
 #: Client/core/ServerBrowser/CServerBrowser.cpp:1389
 #: Client/core/DXHook/CDirect3DHook9.cpp:127
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:252 Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:267
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:269 Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:846
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:552 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:561
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:772 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:547
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:556
 #: Client/mods/deathmatch/logic/CClientGame.cpp:649
 #: Client/mods/deathmatch/logic/CClientGame.cpp:723
 #: Client/mods/deathmatch/logic/CClientGame.cpp:747
@@ -693,7 +692,7 @@ msgid "DPI aware"
 msgstr ""
 
 #: Client/core/CSettings.cpp:686 Client/core/CSettings.cpp:1032
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:389
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:346
 msgid "Fullscreen mode:"
 msgstr ""
 
@@ -702,7 +701,7 @@ msgid "Standard"
 msgstr ""
 
 #: Client/core/CSettings.cpp:694 Client/core/CSettings.cpp:1654
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:389
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:346
 msgid "Borderless window"
 msgstr ""
 
@@ -1530,7 +1529,7 @@ msgstr ""
 msgid "Visit latest news article"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:807 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1057
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:807 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1046
 #, c-format
 msgid "MTA:SA cannot continue because drive %s does not have enough space."
 msgstr ""
@@ -1539,106 +1538,106 @@ msgstr ""
 msgid "Fatal error"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:930
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:945
 msgid "TO FIX, REMOVE THIS FILE:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:962
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:977
 #, c-format
 msgid "%s module is incorrect!"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1262
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1277
 msgid "Error executing URL"
 msgstr ""
 
 #. m_pCommands->Add ( "e", CCommandFuncs::Editor );
 #. m_pCommands->Add ( "clear", CCommandFuncs::Clear );
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1356
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1371
 msgid "this help screen"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1357 Client/core/CCore.cpp:1358
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1372 Client/core/CCore.cpp:1373
 msgid "exits the application"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1359
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1374
 msgid "shows the version"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1360
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1375
 msgid "shows the time"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1361
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1376
 msgid "shows the hud"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1362
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1377
 msgid "shows all the binds"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1363
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1378
 msgid "shows your serial"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1372
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1387
 msgid "connects to a server (host port nick pass)"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1373
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1388
 msgid "connects to a previous server"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1374
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1389
 msgid "binds a key (key control)"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1375
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1390
 msgid "unbinds a key (key)"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1376
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1391
 msgid "copies the default gta controls"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1377
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1392
 msgid "outputs a screenshot"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1378
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1393
 msgid "immediately saves the config"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1380
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1395
 msgid "clears the debug view"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1381
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1396
 msgid "scrolls the chatbox upwards"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1382
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1397
 msgid "scrolls the chatbox downwards"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1383
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1398
 msgid "scrolls the debug view upwards"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1384
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1399
 msgid "scrolls the debug view downwards"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1387
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1402
 msgid "shows the memory statistics"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1388
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1403
 msgid "shows the frame timing graph"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1392
+#: Client/core/CCore.cpp:1407
 msgid "for developers: reload news"
 msgstr ""
 
@@ -2027,8 +2026,7 @@ msgstr ""
 
 #: Client/core/ServerBrowser/CServerBrowser.cpp:1363
 #: Client/core/ServerBrowser/CServerInfo.cpp:319
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:603 Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:610
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1219 Client/game_sa/CGameSA.cpp:269
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1144 Client/game_sa/CGameSA.cpp:269
 msgid "Information"
 msgstr ""
 
@@ -2175,39 +2173,14 @@ msgid ""
 "latest Windows Service Packs are installed correctly."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:248
-msgid ""
-"Trouble restarting MTA:SA\n"
-"\n"
-"If the problem persists, open Task Manager and\n"
-"stop the 'gta_sa.exe' and 'Multi Theft Auto.exe' processes\n"
-"\n"
-"\n"
-"Try to launch MTA:SA again?"
-msgstr ""
-
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:266
-msgid ""
-"Another instance of MTA is already running.\n"
-"\n"
-"If this problem persists, please restart your computer"
-msgstr ""
-
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:269
-msgid ""
-"Another instance of MTA is already running.\n"
-"\n"
-"Do you want to terminate it?"
-msgstr ""
-
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:294
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:251
 msgid ""
 "Are you having problems running MTA:SA?.\n"
 "\n"
 "Do you want to revert to an earlier version?"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:324
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:281
 msgid ""
 "There seems to be a problem launching MTA:SA.\n"
 "Resetting GTA settings can sometimes fix this problem.\n"
@@ -2215,20 +2188,20 @@ msgid ""
 "Do you want to reset GTA settings now?"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:339
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:296
 msgid ""
 "GTA settings have been reset.\n"
 "\n"
 "Press OK to continue."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:344
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:301
 #, c-format
 msgid "File could not be deleted: '%s'"
 msgstr ""
 
 #. No settings to delete, or can't find them
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:352
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:309
 msgid ""
 "Are you having problems running MTA:SA?.\n"
 "\n"
@@ -2236,21 +2209,21 @@ msgid ""
 msgstr ""
 
 #. Inform user
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:388
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:345
 msgid ""
 "Are you having problems running MTA:SA?.\n"
 "\n"
 "Do you want to change the following setting?"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:431
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:388
 msgid ""
 "Are you having problems running MTA:SA?.\n"
 "\n"
 "Try disabling the following products for GTA and MTA:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:465
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:422
 msgid ""
 "WARNING\n"
 "\n"
@@ -2259,29 +2232,17 @@ msgid ""
 "\n"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:468
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:425
 #, c-format
 msgid "The detected file was:  %s\n"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:602
-msgid ""
-"An instance of GTA: San Andreas is already running. It needs to be "
-"terminated before MTA:SA can be started. Do you want to do that now?"
-msgstr ""
-
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:609
-msgid ""
-"Unable to terminate GTA: San Andreas. If the problem persists, please "
-"restart your computer."
-msgstr ""
-
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:632
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:558
 msgid ""
 "Registry entries are missing. Please reinstall Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:638
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:564
 msgid ""
 "The path to your installation of GTA: San Andreas contains unsupported "
 "(unicode) characters. Please move your Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas "
@@ -2289,7 +2250,7 @@ msgid ""
 "characters and reinstall Multi Theft Auto: San Andreas."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:648
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:574
 msgid ""
 "The path to your installation of 'MTA:SA' or 'GTA: San Andreas'\n"
 "contains a ';' (semicolon).\n"
@@ -2298,41 +2259,41 @@ msgid ""
 " move your installation(s) to a path that does not contain a semicolon."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:810
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:736
 msgid ""
 "Load failed. Please ensure that the latest data files have been installed "
 "correctly."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:819
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:745
 #, c-format
 msgid "Load failed. Please ensure that %s is installed correctly."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:826
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:752
 #, c-format
 msgid "Load failed. Could not find gta_sa.exe in %s."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:836
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:762
 #, c-format
 msgid ""
 "Load failed. %s exists in the GTA directory. Please delete before continuing."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:845
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:771
 #, c-format
 msgid "Main file has an incorrect name (%s)"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:856
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:781
 msgid ""
 "Main file is unsigned. Possible virus activity.\n"
 "\n"
 "See online help if MTA does not work correctly."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:882
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:807
 #, c-format
 msgid ""
 "Data file %s is missing. Possible virus activity.\n"
@@ -2341,7 +2302,7 @@ msgid ""
 "See online help if MTA does not work correctly."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:893
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:818
 #, c-format
 msgid ""
 "Data file %s is modified. Possible virus activity.\n"
@@ -2350,7 +2311,7 @@ msgid ""
 "See online help if MTA does not work correctly."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:907
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:832
 msgid ""
 ".asi files are in the 'MTA:SA' or 'GTA: San Andreas' installation "
 "directory.\n"
@@ -2358,32 +2319,32 @@ msgid ""
 "Remove these .asi files if you experience problems with MTA:SA."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1009
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:934
 msgid ""
 "File version mismatch error. Reinstall MTA:SA if you experience problems.\n"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1018
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:943
 msgid "Some files are missing. Reinstall MTA:SA if you experience problems.\n"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1030
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:955
 msgid ""
 "MTA:SA is not compatible with Windows 'Safe Mode'.\n"
 "\n"
 "Please restart your PC.\n"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1123
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1048
 msgid "Fix configuration issue"
 msgstr ""
 
 #. Try to relaunch as admin if not done so already
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1157
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1082
 msgid "Fix elevation required error"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1164
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1089
 #, c-format
 msgid ""
 "Could not start Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.  Please try restarting, or if "
@@ -2392,34 +2353,34 @@ msgid ""
 "[%s]"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1219
+#: Client/loader/MainFunctions.cpp:1144
 msgid ""
 "GTA: San Andreas may not have launched correctly. Do you want to terminate "
 "it?"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:535
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:522
 msgid ""
 "Start Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.\n"
 "Ensure the game is placed in the 'Program Files (x86)' folder."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:535 Client/loader/Utils.cpp:548
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:522 Client/loader/Utils.cpp:535
 msgid "Searching for GTA: San Andreas"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:548
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:535
 msgid ""
 "Sorry, game not found.\n"
 "Start Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and click retry.\n"
 "Ensure the game is placed in the 'Program Files (x86)' folder."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:597
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:584
 msgid "Select your Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Installation Directory"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:965 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:361
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:877 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:361
 #, c-format
 msgid ""
 "MTA:SA needs Administrator access for the following task:\n"
@@ -2429,28 +2390,28 @@ msgid ""
 "Please confirm in the next window."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1066
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:977
 #, c-format
 msgid "Error loading %s module! (%s)"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1391 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:702
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1266 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:702
 msgid "Copying files..."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1451 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:707
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1326 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:707
 msgid "Copy finished early. Everything OK."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1457 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:712
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1332 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:712
 msgid "Finishing..."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1459 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:716
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1334 Client/loader/Dialogs.cpp:716
 msgid "Done!"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1499
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1374
 #, c-format
 msgid ""
 "New installation of %s detected.\n"
@@ -2458,42 +2419,42 @@ msgid ""
 "Do you want to copy your settings from %s ?"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1538
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1413
 #, c-format
 msgid "GTA:SA had trouble opening the file '%s'"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1560
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1435
 #, c-format
 msgid "GTA:SA is missing the file '%s'."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1585
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1460
 msgid "GTA:SA had trouble loading a model."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1587
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1462
 msgid "If you recently modified gta3.img, then try reinstalling GTA:SA."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1612
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1487
 msgid "GTA:SA had trouble adding an upgrade to a vehicle."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1631
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1506
 #, c-format
 msgid "GTA:SA found errors in the file '%s'"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1713
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1588
 msgid "Did your computer restart when playing MTA:SA?"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1778
+#: Client/loader/Utils.cpp:1653
 msgid "Please terminate the following programs before continuing:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:376
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:373
 #, c-format
 msgid ""
 "MTA:SA could not complete the following task:\n"
@@ -2501,92 +2462,92 @@ msgid ""
 "  '%s'\n"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:426
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:423
 msgid ""
 "** The crash was caused by a graphics driver error **\n"
 "\n"
 "** Please update your graphics drivers **"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:532
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:527
 msgid "Install updated MTA:SA files"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:552
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:547
 msgid ""
 "Could not update due to file conflicts. Please close other applications and "
 "retry"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:561
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:556
 #, c-format
 msgid "Multi Theft Auto has not been installed properly, please reinstall. %s"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:613
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:605
 msgid "Create GTA:SA junctions"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:657
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:649
 msgid "MTA:SA cannot launch because copying a file failed:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:663 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:703
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:655 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:695
 msgid "MTA:SA cannot launch because an MTA:SA file is incorrect or missing:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:672
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:664
 msgid "Copy MTA:SA files"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:695 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:773
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:687 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:762
 msgid "MTA:SA cannot launch because a GTA:SA file is incorrect or missing:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:780
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:769
 msgid "Patch GTA:SA dependency"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:828
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:817
 msgid ""
 "MTA:SA cannot launch because the GTA:SA executable is incorrect or missing:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:832
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:821
 msgid ""
 "Please check your anti-virus for a false-positive detection, try to add an "
 "exception for the GTA:SA executable and restart MTA:SA."
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:838
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:827
 msgid "Generate GTA:SA"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:853
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:842
 msgid "MTA:SA cannot launch because the GTA:SA executable is not loadable:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:860 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:883
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:849 Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:872
 msgid "Patch GTA:SA"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:876
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:865
 msgid "MTA:SA cannot launch because patching GTA:SA has failed:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1113
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1102
 msgid "Missing file:"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1117
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1106
 msgid "If MTA fails to load, please re-install GTA:SA"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1152
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1141
 msgid "Update install settings"
 msgstr ""
 
-#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1305
+#: Client/loader/CInstallManager.cpp:1294
 msgid "Update compatibility settings"
 msgstr ""