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{{Fixbox/fix|Command Lines}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Command Lines}}
  
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1) Create a new text file by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking in an empty area and selecting New>Text Document.
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# Create a new text file by opening Windows Explorer, right-clicking in an empty area and selecting New>Text Document. Rename this text file to commandline.txt.
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Rename this text file to commandline.txt.
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# Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
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# Enter the commands you wish to implement, one on each line, then save and exit the text file.
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2) Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
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# Move this text file into the base directory of Max Payne 3. This is typically <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\</code> for the retail DVD version of the game, or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\</code> for the Steam version.
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3) Enter the commands you wish to implement, one on each line, then save and exit the text file.
 
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4) Move this text file into the base directory of Max Payne 3. This is typically <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\</code> for the retail DVD version of the game, or <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\max payne 3\Max Payne 3\</code> for the Steam version.
 
 
* A easier method for Steam users is to right-click on Max Payne 3 in their Steam games library, select Properties, then click the 'Set Launch Options' button and enter the command(s) there, each one separated by a single space.
 
* A easier method for Steam users is to right-click on Max Payne 3 in their Steam games library, select Properties, then click the 'Set Launch Options' button and enter the command(s) there, each one separated by a single space.
  
 
5) Launch Max Payne 3 as normal; the commands will automatically be implemented as the game starts.
 
5) Launch Max Payne 3 as normal; the commands will automatically be implemented as the game starts.
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'''List of commands'''
 
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* -adapter - Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
 
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* -aspectratio - Force aspect ratio [width:height].
 
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* -availablevidmem - Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
 
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* -cpucount - Force CPU count if query is not successful.
 
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* -d3dmt - Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
 
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* -dx10 - Force DirectX 10 if available.
 
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* -dx10_1 - Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
 
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* -dx11 - Force DirectX 11 if available.
 
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* -dx9 - Force DirectX 9.
 
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* -frameLimit - Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
 
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* -fullscreen - Force Fullscreen mode.
 
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* -fxaa - Force FXAA quality [0..3].
 
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* -gpucount - Force GPU count if query is not successful.
 
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* -height - Force vertical resolution.
 
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* -language english - Force English language.
 
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* -language french - Force French language.
 
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* -language italian - Force Italian language.
 
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* -language german - Force German language.
 
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* -language spanish - Force Spanish language.
 
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* -language russian - Force Russian language.
 
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* -language portuguese - Force Portugese language.
 
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* -language polish - Force Polish language.
 
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* -MSAA - Force MSAA [0..5].
 
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* -MSAAQuality - Force MSAA quality level.
 
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* -nomouseaccel - Disable mouse acceleration.
 
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* -outputMonitor - Force specific monitor starting from 0.
 
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* -reflectionquality - Force reflection quality [0..3].
 
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* -refreshrate - Force refresh rate.
 
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* -safemode - Force game to load with safest settings.
 
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* -shadowquality - Force shadow quality [0..3].
 
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* -ssao - Force SSAO [0..1].
 
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* -stereo - Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
 
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* -tessellation - Force tessellation quality [0..3].
 
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* -texturefilterquality - Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
 
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* -texturequality - Force the texture quality [0..2].
 
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* -useHighQualityShaders - Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
 
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* -waterquality - Force water quality [0..2].
 
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* -width - Force horizontal resolution
 
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* -windowed - Force windowed mode.
 
 
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===List of commands===
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{| class="wikitable grid"
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! Parameter || Description
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| -adapter || Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
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| -aspectratio || Force aspect ratio [width:height].
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| -availablevidmem || Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
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| -cpucount || Force CPU count if query is not successful.
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| -d3dmt || Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
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| -dx10 || Force DirectX 10 if available.
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| -dx10_1 || Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
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| -dx11 || Force DirectX 11 if available.
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| -dx9 || Force DirectX 9.
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| -frameLimit || Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
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| -fullscreen || Force Fullscreen mode.
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| -fxaa || Force FXAA quality [0..3].
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|-
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| -gpucount || Force GPU count if query is not successful.
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| -height || Force vertical resolution.
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| -language english || Force English language.
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| -language french || Force French language.
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| -language italian || Force Italian language.
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| -language german || Force German language.
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| -language spanish || Force Spanish language.
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| -language russian || Force Russian language.
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| -language portuguese || Force Portugese language.
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| -language polish || Force Polish language.
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| -MSAA || Force MSAA [0..5].
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| -MSAAQuality || Force MSAA quality level.
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| -nomouseaccel || Disable mouse acceleration.
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| -outputMonitor || Force specific monitor starting from 0.
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| -reflectionquality || Force reflection quality [0..3].
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| -refreshrate || Force refresh rate.
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| -safemode || Force game to load with safest settings.
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| -shadowquality || Force shadow quality [0..3].
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| -ssao || Force SSAO [0..1].
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| -stereo || Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
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| -tessellation || Force tessellation quality [0..3].
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| -texturefilterquality || Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
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| -texturequality || Force the texture quality [0..2].
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| -useHighQualityShaders || Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
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| -waterquality || Force water quality [0..2].
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| -width || Force horizontal resolution
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| -windowed || Force windowed mode.
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|}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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This can be fixed by going into safe mode, and changing the game to DirectX 9. Fix originally Posted by Kalashnikov222.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30986061&postcount=150</ref>
 
This can be fixed by going into safe mode, and changing the game to DirectX 9. Fix originally Posted by Kalashnikov222.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30986061&postcount=150</ref>
  
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8) Right click game > properties > set launch options - remove all options.
 
 
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===Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity===
 
===Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity}}
 
Even after the patch which includes a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as FPS dependent sensitivities. There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration, however, turning off FXAA, MSAA, and V-Sync may help to make it more tolerable. Negative mouse acceleration will still be there, but turning off these settings will help the overall feel of the mouse movement. This issue is most likely caused by the developers using a software mouse to emulate a joystick, as opposed to raw hardware mouse input.
 
Even after the patch which includes a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as FPS dependent sensitivities. There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration, however, turning off FXAA, MSAA, and V-Sync may help to make it more tolerable. Negative mouse acceleration will still be there, but turning off these settings will help the overall feel of the mouse movement. This issue is most likely caused by the developers using a software mouse to emulate a joystick, as opposed to raw hardware mouse input.
  
 
It is also recommended that you find the lowest average fps your card can handle.  Once you find a framerate that is comfortable, use a program with frame capping functionality to cap the fps.  This will keep the mouse sensitivity more consistent, as the mouse sensitivity can change based on the current framerate.
 
It is also recommended that you find the lowest average fps your card can handle.  Once you find a framerate that is comfortable, use a program with frame capping functionality to cap the fps.  This will keep the mouse sensitivity more consistent, as the mouse sensitivity can change based on the current framerate.
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===Game Goes to Pause Menu Randomly===
 
===Game Goes to Pause Menu Randomly===
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game Goes to Pause Menu Randomly}}
 
This error is usually caused by having an XBOX360 wireless adapter plugged into USB.
 
This error is usually caused by having an XBOX360 wireless adapter plugged into USB.
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=== Game Doesn't Launch ===
 
=== Game Doesn't Launch ===
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Before the more recent patches, there was an issue where the default directory names would prevent the game from starting. If the game is updated to the most recent patch and still fails to start, try reinstalling .net and DirectX.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game Doesn't Launch}}
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Before the more recent patches, there was an issue where the default directory names would prevent the game from starting.
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* If the game is updated to the most recent patch and still fails to start, try reinstalling .net and DirectX.
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}}
  
 
=== Error Code 1641 on launch ===
 
=== Error Code 1641 on launch ===
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This error is related to .Net 3.5. Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Error Code 1641 on launch}}
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This error is related to .Net 3.5.
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* Restarting the computer should fix the error, but if not try reinstalling .Net 3.5 and restarting.
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=== Game Crashes with StackHash_XXX Error ===
 
=== Game Crashes with StackHash_XXX Error ===
 
This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7. Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may solve the problem.
 
This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7. Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may solve the problem.
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If the previous fix didn't fix it, attempt the following:
 
If the previous fix didn't fix it, attempt the following:
  
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# Open your Start Menu > Control Panel
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# Browse to “System Maintenance” > “System”
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# You should now see the System Properties Window, which will have three sections. The top section is labeled “Performance” and has “Settings” button. Click this button.
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# Select the “Data Execution Prevention” tab.
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# Use the “Browse” button to navigate to the maxpayne3 executable file and click Open.
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# Click Apply or OK to commit your changes.
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5) Select the “Data Execution Prevention” tab.
 
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6) Select the option which reads “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select”
 
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7) Use the “Browse” button to navigate to the maxpayne3 executable file and click Open.
 
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8) Click Apply or OK to commit your changes.
 
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=== ERR_OS_VISTA ===
 
=== ERR_OS_VISTA ===
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{{ii}} Follow these steps to stop Windows Vista/7 from forcing Steam into compatibility mode<ref>http://www.edugeek.net/forums/gaming/39417-fix-steam-thinks-its-running-compatibility-mode.html</ref>:
 
{{ii}} Follow these steps to stop Windows Vista/7 from forcing Steam into compatibility mode<ref>http://www.edugeek.net/forums/gaming/39417-fix-steam-thinks-its-running-compatibility-mode.html</ref>:
  
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# Hit start->run->regedit
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# Go to key: <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
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# Look for an entry with your path to steam.exe
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# If you don't find it there try <code>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers</code>
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=== Graphics Settings Not Saving ===
 
=== Graphics Settings Not Saving ===
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The game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating. One fix is to edit the following file:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541</ref> <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code>
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{{Fixbox/fix|Graphics Settings Not Saving}}
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The game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.  
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One fix is to edit the following file:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728541</ref> <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\graphics.xml</code>
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=== Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors ===
 
=== Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors ===
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For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server" <ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club </ref> when trying to activate the game over socialclub, the issue can be remedied by moving your max payne 3 installation from <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common</code> to <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<your-username></code> and right clicking on <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> and running it as an administrator. <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4</ref> Once this is done, the game will activate properly.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors}}
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For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server
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<ref>http://support.rockstargames.com/entries/21517493-freezing-or-no-activations-remaining-when-clicking-ok-to-link-steam-with-social-club </ref> when trying to activate the game over socialclub.
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# The issue can be remedied by moving your max payne 3 installation from <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common</code> to <code>..\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\<your-username></code>.
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# Right click on <code>maxpayne3.exe</code>
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# Run it as an administrator. <ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2804700&page=4</ref> Once this is done, the game will activate properly.
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=== Requires Service Pack 1 ===
 
=== Requires Service Pack 1 ===
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The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
 
The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
  
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This can be fixed by finding the <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> file, right clicking and setting the compatibility mode to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".<ref>http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30983903#post30983903</ref>
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# This can be fixed by finding the <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> file.
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# Right clicking and setting the compatibility mode to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".<ref>http://forums.steamgames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30983903#post30983903</ref>
  
 
Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may also fix the problem.
 
Running <code>maxpayne3.exe</code> as an administrator may also fix the problem.
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=== Change Language ===
 
=== Change Language ===
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In the main folder, open the file <code>commandline.txt</code> using Notepad. If the file is not there, create it. Then add one of the following lines to change the language of Max Payne 3:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>
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{{Fixbox/fix|Change Language}}
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# In the main folder, open the file <code>commandline.txt</code> using Notepad.
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# If the file is not there, create it. Then add one of the following lines to change the language of Max Payne 3:<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728751</ref>
  
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  -language English
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  <pre>-language English
 
  -language French
 
  -language French
 
  -language Italian
 
  -language Italian
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  -language Russian
 
  -language Russian
 
  -language Portuguese
 
  -language Portuguese
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  -language polish
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  -language polish</pre>
  
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If this doesn't work, create a shortcut to the Launcher (<code>PlayMaxPayne3.exe</code>), right-click on the shortcut, select Properties and add one of the above lines to the target field. Your target field should look something like this afterwards:
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* If this doesn't work, create a shortcut to the Launcher (<code>PlayMaxPayne3.exe</code>), right-click on the shortcut, select Properties and add one of the above lines to the target field. Your target field should look something like this afterwards:
  
 
  <code>"C:\%YourGameDirectory%\Max Payne 3\PlayMaxPayne3.exe" -language English</code>
 
  <code>"C:\%YourGameDirectory%\Max Payne 3\PlayMaxPayne3.exe" -language English</code>
  
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Alternatively, if you have the Steam Version, you can rightclick on Max Payne 3 in your steam library, select Properties->set launch options and add one of the above mentioned command lines.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30987958&postcount=8</ref>
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* Alternatively, if you have the Steam Version, you can rightclick on Max Payne 3 in your steam library, select Properties->set launch options and add one of the above mentioned command lines.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=30987958&postcount=8</ref>
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=== ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly ===
 
=== ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly ===
 
If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.
 
If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.

Revision as of 08:01, 30 May 2013

Template:Infobox

Max Payne
Max Payne 2001
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2003
Max Payne 3 2012
Max Payne 1&2 Remake TBA

Key points

Scales well in performance, can be played on Intel HD 4000 at low settings

General information

Steam Users' Forums for game series
Steam Community Discussions
Payneforums for game

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Rockstar has stated the following:[1]

The Steam version of Max Payne 3 supports Steam achievements and buying DLC from in-game via Steam. Certain features normally associated with Steamworks—such as friends, cloud saves, stats, and matchmaking—are fully supported using Rockstar's own Social Club (not Steam or Games for Windows Live) as the platform for all versions. Retail key activation on Steam is not supported.

Digital Rights Management (DRM)

GameShield

All versions of Max Payne 3 utilise a form of DRM known as GameShield, also utilised in L.A. Noire.[2] Rockstar have not disclosed on how many machine activations GameShield will permit, nor information about any other restrictions.[3]

Rockstar Games Social Club

Retail

Does not activate in any online digital distribution stores.

Steam

Max Payne 3 bought through Steam uses Steam achievements.[4]

All downloadable content is loaded through the Rockstar Games Social Club account.

Improvements

Patch Notes

Patch will be automatically downloaded when starting your game with steam or the rockstar launcher.

Command Lines

Max Payne 3's engine allows direct input through Command Line commands. There are two ways to implement these commands:

Instructions

List of commands

Parameter Description
-adapter Force specific DirectX adapter starting from 0.
-aspectratio Force aspect ratio [width:height].
-availablevidmem Force Video RAM limit to the amount specified (MB).
-cpucount Force CPU count if query is not successful.
-d3dmt Force multi-threaded DirectX runtime.
-dx10 Force DirectX 10 if available.
-dx10_1 Force DirectX 10.1 if available.
-dx11 Force DirectX 11 if available.
-dx9 Force DirectX 9.
-frameLimit Force VSync [0, 1, 2]
-fullscreen Force Fullscreen mode.
-fxaa Force FXAA quality [0..3].
-gpucount Force GPU count if query is not successful.
-height Force vertical resolution.
-language english Force English language.
-language french Force French language.
-language italian Force Italian language.
-language german Force German language.
-language spanish Force Spanish language.
-language russian Force Russian language.
-language portuguese Force Portugese language.
-language polish Force Polish language.
-MSAA Force MSAA [0..5].
-MSAAQuality Force MSAA quality level.
-nomouseaccel Disable mouse acceleration.
-outputMonitor Force specific monitor starting from 0.
-reflectionquality Force reflection quality [0..3].
-refreshrate Force refresh rate.
-safemode Force game to load with safest settings.
-shadowquality Force shadow quality [0..3].
-ssao Force SSAO [0..1].
-stereo Force 3D stereo support [0..1] (1 is on)
-tessellation Force tessellation quality [0..3].
-texturefilterquality Force the Anisotropic texture filter quality [0..4].
-texturequality Force the texture quality [0..2].
-useHighQualityShaders Force usage of high quality shaders [0..1].
-waterquality Force water quality [0..2].
-width Force horizontal resolution
-windowed Force windowed mode.

Game data

Template:Game Location Table

Video settings

MaxPayne3graphics.png
Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.

Template:Video Settings

Input settings

Template:Input Settings

Issues And Fixes

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Game Will Not Launch

The game will not launch for many users.[5]

Instructions

Negative Mouse Acceleration and Frame Dependent Mouse Sensitivity

Instructions

Game Goes to Pause Menu Randomly

Instructions

Game Doesn't Launch

Instructions

Error Code 1641 on launch

Instructions

Game Crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

This error is caused by Data Execution Prevantion in Windows Vista/7. Running maxpayne3.exe as an administrator may solve the problem.

Instructions

ERR_OS_VISTA

This error message can be caused on the Steam version of the game when Steam is forced by the OS into compatibility mode.
Instructions

Graphics Settings Not Saving

Instructions

Steam Version Product Key Activation Errors

Instructions

Requires Service Pack 1

Instructions

Change Language

Instructions

ASUS Cards - Game won't launch or crashes randomly

If you own an ASUS card (ATi or NV) and you installed the 'Smart Doctor' and/or 'ASUS Gamer' software then this could be what's causing crashes. All you need to do is uninstall Smart Doctor and ASUS Gamer, restart your computer and reinstall your video card drivers.

System requirements

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