: Right-click Max Payne 3 in your Library > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files . This will automatically redownload the missing gsrld.dll .

Run and install both the x86 and x64 versions of the (Visual C++) installers located there. Restart your PC. Step 5: Run the Game as Administrator

A: If you own a legitimate Steam or Rockstar version, you should not need gsrld.dll at all, as it's a crack file. Seeing this error on a legitimate copy strongly suggests you have applied a crack to it. The solutions regarding antivirus exclusions and manual installation still apply. For a truly clean official version, verify the integrity of your game files through the Steam or Rockstar Games Launcher. This will replace any modified files, including gsrld.dll , and the game should run without it.

Click under Virus & threat protection settings.

If the file was deleted and not found in quarantine, Steam can replace it automatically. Open your . Right-click on Max Payne 3 and select Properties . Navigate to the Installed Files (or Local Files) tab.

Click Manage settings , scroll to Exclusions , and select Add or remove exclusions .