Sometimes, aggressive antivirus software (like Avast, AVG, or Windows Defender) detects the SecuROM DRM file ( gsrld.dll ) as a "false positive" (thinking it is malware) and quarantines it.
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: To prevent the file from being deleted again, add the entire Max Payne 3 installation folder as an or "Exception" in your antivirus settings. Reinstall the Game aggressive antivirus software (like Avast
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Try running in compatibility mode for or Windows 8 if you are on a newer OS. aggressive antivirus software (like Avast