Scroll to the bottom and click Add or remove exclusions .
Re-register or repair launcher manifest
Automated remediation attempts (in order)
Open the and navigate to Programs and Features . Scroll to the bottom and click Add or remove exclusions
Open your antivirus software (e.g., , Avast, or McAfee). Navigate to the Protection History or Quarantine section. Look for gsrld.dll . If found, select it and choose Restore . Add an Exclusion (Whitelist)
This error stops the game dead in its tracks. It does not mean your PC is broken, nor does it mean you need to reinstall Windows. It is a specific conflict between the game’s copy protection (DRM) and modern security updates from Microsoft Windows.
Detection
– On Steam: right-click Max Payne 3 → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files. On Rockstar Launcher: use the verify option there. This will restore the original Social Club files, replacing the cracked .dll with official ones.
Look for an entry pointing to gsrld.dll or your Max Payne 3 folder. Click the file, choose , and select Restore . 2. Set Up Folder Exclusions
and add the entire Max Payne 3 installation folder to the list. 2. Run as Administrator Navigate to the Protection History or Quarantine section
Click , select Folder , and choose the main Max Payne 3 installation directory . 2. Manually Replace the gsrld.dll File
October 2024 Applies to: Max Payne 3 (Steam, Rockstar Launcher, DVD versions)
"The dynamic library gsrlddll failed to load. Error 66" Add an Exclusion (Whitelist) This error stops the