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===Steam version product key activation error===
 
===Steam version product key activation error===
 
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For the error message "no activations remaining for this activation key" or "cannot contact activation server
 
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.
 
<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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# Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
 
# Open the text file with a text editor such as Windows Notepad.
 
# Enter the commands you wish to implement, one on each line, then save and exit the text file.
 
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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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# Move this text file into the base folder 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.
 
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# Launch Max Payne 3 as normal; the commands will automatically be implemented as the game starts.
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# In the main folder, open the file <code>commandline.txt</code> using Notepad.
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# In the installation 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:
 
# If the file is not there, create it. Then add one of the following lines to change the language of Max Payne 3:
 
<pre>-language English
 
<pre>-language English

Revision as of 10:12, 29 January 2014

Max Payne 3
Cover image missing, please upload it
Developers
Rockstar Vancouver
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Engines
RAGE
Release dates
Windows June 1, 2012
macOS (OS X) June 20, 2013
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Max Payne 3 on Wikipedia
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Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Max Payne
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Max Payne 3 2012
Max Payne 1&2 Remake TBA

Key points

Game requires Rockstar Social Club for activation, and uses restrictive GameShield DRM.[1]

General information

GeForce Tweak Guide
Steam Users' Forums for game series.
Steam Community Discussions
Payneforums

Availability

Steam and Rockstar Social Club online key verification on launch.

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All versions require Rockstar Social Club for activation and online features.
All versions use GameShield DRM.[2] Rockstar have not disclosed details of how many machine activations are allowed nor any other restrictions.[3]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
Rockstar's Social Club supports save game cloud syncing.

Video settings

Advanced graphics settings.
Anamorphic behavior example (16:10 resolution used).

Template:Video settings

Max Payne 3 supports 3D on Nvidia cards.

Field of view (FOV)

Instructions

Input settings

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Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

Unable to sign into Rockstar Social Club

Instructions

Game will not launch

The game will not launch for many users.[4]
Instructions

Negative mouse acceleration and frame dependent mouse sensitivity

Even after the patch which introduced a mouse acceleration toggle, some players experience negative mouse acceleration as well as framerate dependent sensitivities.
There are currently no true fixes for the negative mouse acceleration.
Instructions

Game goes to pause menu randomly

This error is usually caused by having an Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter plugged into USB.

Instructions

Error code 1641 on launch

Instructions

Game crashes with StackHash_XXX Error

This error is caused by Data Execution Prevention in Windows Vista/7.
Instructions
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

Game may report that video memory is 0/0. This may be caused by older graphics drivers which need updating.
Instructions

Steam version product key activation error

Instructions

Requires Service Pack 1

The game may show the error message 'Requires Service Pack 1 or superior'.
Instructions

Asus software

Asus software 'Smart Doctor' or 'Asus Gamer' may cause crashing.
Instructions

Game freeze during startup

Can be fixed by reinstalling Rockstar Social Club before launching. This have to be done every time before launching the game

Other information

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

Language

Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHz Intel Dual Core 3 GHz or AMD Dual Core 3 GHz
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 35 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
AMD Radeon HD 3400
512 MB of VRAM 		NVIDIA GeForce 450
AMD Radeon HD 4870
1 GB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References