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Mafia[Tutorial] How to restore the original music(135 posts)(135 posts)
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Posted May 22, 2020
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seednx: Why does anybody download executable files from unknown sources? Easiest way to get trojan horses or viruses...
Theyre data files not executables.

Thank you modders for doing this work. I appreciate it unlike people spreading FUD.
Posted June 14, 2020
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mwnn: -Option 1- (English Language)

Delete the sounds folder
Download the missing DTA FILES:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pMq_3uWc3MQk_f_5ENmACoB_WQi-FcQ-

Extract the archive and copy the files alongside the other DTA files i.e. a1.dta, a2.dta, etc
So which is it? The main directory or the sounds folder? Kind of getting mixed instructions here...
Post edited June 14, 2020 by Anarchy_Blues
Posted June 14, 2020
Nevermind, neither works.
Posted July 25, 2020
Ty very much! The game without the music isn´t just the same childhood memory as it is now with the music. Thank you!
Posted December 20, 2020
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seednx: Why does anybody download executable files from unknown sources? Easiest way to get trojan horses or viruses...
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dyrl: Theyre data files not executables.

Thank you modders for doing this work. I appreciate it unlike people spreading FUD.
Actually the extractor on page 1 IS a executable.

The good news is: You don't need it. Installing just the mod package is enough.
And yes, it's stored in a self extracting archive for some reason. Don't trust the .exe? Rename it to .7z or .rar and use WinRar to unpack it

@ seednx
There are millions of executable tools on the internet. Some might be infected with malware, that's true, that's why I have a good antivirus solution (for those who don't want to pay: Windows defender is already a veryy good solution for unexperienced users, a bit overprotective maybe, but better safe than sorry, right?). But the majority isn't.

The biggest problem is that some tools act LIKE malware (like dgvoodoo, it presents a fake graphics card to the game, which some antivirussoftware sees as "unwanted operation") and you have to create exceptions for these. Then it's up to you to decide which exe you trust and which one you don't.
Post edited December 20, 2020 by neumi5694
Posted May 16, 2021
I have this weird problem. I downloaded the music mod then I extract them in the installation folder and delete the sounds folder. But I don't have any music on the intro video (don't know about cutscenes further in the game). Anyone know how to fix this?
Post edited May 16, 2021 by alexandros050
Posted May 26, 2021
im new to this and really needs some help. I just downloaded Mafia II, and it keeps glitching. Is there anything i can do to stop it? pls someone help
Posted August 31, 2022
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I bought the german version of Mafia 1 GoG and missed the music.

There are two types of music:
1. walking around the city has music and
2. special mission music like in mission "happy birthday" on the steamer on the top deck

For curing the game you need two files:

to 1. AB.dta contains language independent music played during walking around the city
to 2. A0.dta contains language specific dialogue files "sounds" which you need in your language, for me german
also contains mission specific music

If I put both files in my Mafia install folder and delete the folder sounds it works for me with the music in both cases.


EDIT: If you like to jump to mission "happy birthday!" use saves from gamebanana point com slash mods slash 36250
Post edited August 31, 2022 by Headhunter2
Posted June 15, 2023
3. Extract it and copy the 'SOUNDS' folder to where you installed the GoG version of Mafia.
but the file has .exe extension. is it just a self-extracting package or a mod?

Got it. Will try
Post edited June 15, 2023 by Wyattch
Posted January 07, 2024
The file package from "mega.nz" appears to contain the trojan "Trojan.Updane.me" (in an executable unpacker) according to reputable multi-scanner Virus Total.
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marcinshaq: ///First part of this tutorial is for people who already have the original installed on their PC, and second is for people who don't.///

///Steam and original disc versions///

1. First, install Mafia from your disc or go to the directory where you installed your Steam version of the game and download the MafiaDataXtractor from here: https://mafiamods.com/mods/mafia-data-xtractor-modding-tool/

2. Next, extract the DataXtractor and copy MafiaDataXtractor.exe to the root of Mafia directory where Game.exe is located (Ex. C:\ProgramFiles\Mafia\ or C:\ProgramFiles\Steam\steamapps\Mafia\)

3. Launch MafiaDataXtractor.exe and select ab.dta - Music from the list. Wait for the program to extract .ogg's

4. Now that extracting is done, you should see a new folder called 'SOUNDS'. Copy the whole thing to where you installed the GoG version of Mafia. Windows will ask if you would like to replace the existing files, say 'Yes'.

All done!

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///For those who don't have the original disc or the Steam version installed///

1. Install Mafia from GOG.

2. Download this package: https://mega.nz/#!ilYHFI5I!TBkB0e05WxvkO4-_BtVZJkuuNoNIGF8Ac5vpVP3EtMw

3. Extract it and copy the 'SOUNDS' folder to where you installed the GoG version of Mafia. Windows will ask you if you would like to replace the existing files, say 'Yes'.

Enjoy!

EDIT: Thank you @mwnn for the backup link :)
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Post edited January 07, 2024 by LiquidWinter262
Posted August 19, 2024
I found a GOG bug.

When you click this sticky it takes you to the last page instead of the first page.
Posted December 22, 2024
If I remember correctly, there were a couple of music stations in the game. I can't change station but at least I have music now, thank you.
Posted June 15, 2025
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mwnn: Has it really been several YEARS since I last wrote the instructions?!?
I've included the two files for MAFIA II from the post above - well spotted.
I've re-checked the original steam release against the GOG release and found 21 missing files for MAFIA II including the two changes from above. Plus a few other changes in the dlcs folder which I don't believe are significant:
https://imgur.com/EVfqggh

I thought I'd upload some new links for both MAFIA and MAFIA II

Restoring the music for MAFIA

-Option 1- (English Language)

Delete the sounds folder
Download the missing DTA FILES:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pMq_3uWc3MQk_f_5ENmACoB_WQi-FcQ-

Extract the archive and copy the files alongside the other DTA files i.e. a1.dta, a2.dta, etc

-Option 2- (Multi-lingual?)
Download the missing music tracks:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1C785U7_BV4x3OKt2linFnsJqWwC8a5qw
Extract the archive and overwrite the sounds folder

Restoring the music for MAFIA II (English Language)

Download the missing/changed music files:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KjVwdAlbRY1m54QytMSMuJRzNkLsMXt3

Extract the archive and overwrite the pc folder
I've included a list of changed files with their MD5sums.
Thank you so much I've just done the option 2 for the original mafia and I can enjoy the music again. I wasn't sure if I was imagining the music that was there before until I got to Happy Birthday and remembered that the band did use to sing.
Posted August 14, 2025
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mwnn: Has it really been several YEARS since I last wrote the instructions?!?
I've included the two files for MAFIA II from the post above - well spotted.
I've re-checked the original steam release against the GOG release and found 21 missing files for MAFIA II including the two changes from above. Plus a few other changes in the dlcs folder which I don't believe are significant:
https://imgur.com/EVfqggh

I thought I'd upload some new links for both MAFIA and MAFIA II

Restoring the music for MAFIA

-Option 1- (English Language)

Delete the sounds folder
Download the missing DTA FILES:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pMq_3uWc3MQk_f_5ENmACoB_WQi-FcQ-

Extract the archive and copy the files alongside the other DTA files i.e. a1.dta, a2.dta, etc

-Option 2- (Multi-lingual?)
Download the missing music tracks:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1C785U7_BV4x3OKt2linFnsJqWwC8a5qw
Extract the archive and overwrite the sounds folder

Restoring the music for MAFIA II (English Language)

Download the missing/changed music files:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KjVwdAlbRY1m54QytMSMuJRzNkLsMXt3

Extract the archive and overwrite the pc folder
I've included a list of changed files with their MD5sums.
Thank you for all this work. It's wonderful to bring back the game in its integrity. Where I can find the files fo the Italian language? Thank you in advance.
Posted July 05, 2026
@Jedi8220 thank you so perfectly much. What better way to Mafia 1 test than the taxi slog after the intro. Certainly enough the DTAs worked when sounds directory moved out. But that's a ton of sounds and almost a gig, I am guessing all are already present in the DTAs?
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