If you are seeing this error in a "Repack" (a pirated/compressed version of the game), it means the crack that removes the DRM was not applied correctly or was blocked by your system.
If that fails, manually re-copying the crack, installing Visual C++ runtimes, or switching to a Razor1911 crack will almost certainly work. And remember: while repacks offer convenience, the official Steam or Rockstar Launcher version provides a hassle-free experience (though at the cost of requiring Social Club). If you are seeing this error in a
: Look for an entry related to your Max Payne 3 folder or the gsrld.dll file. manually re-copying the crack
After installing these, and try launching the game again. installing Visual C++ runtimes