Open your antivirus software (e.g., Windows Defender, Avast, or Norton) and check the Quarantine Protection History is listed, select it and choose Add Folder Exclusions

If none of the above work, your antivirus may be deleting gsrld.dll immediately after Steam restores it.

and launch Max Payne 3 again.

Copy the file into the main . Restart your computer before launching the game. 3. Verify Integrity (Steam Users) If you own the game on Steam, use the built-in repair tool. Right-click Max Payne 3 in your Library. Select Properties > Installed Files .

The error in Max Payne 3 is typically caused by your antivirus software—most often Windows Defender —flagging the file as a "false positive" and either deleting or quarantining it . This file is part of the game's social club and launcher integration. 1. Restore the File from Quarantine