Max 1: windows vista/runtime error

09-17-2008, 04:34 PM

OK, so I have an original copy of Max Payne that I want to install. I am, unfortunately, running windows vista on my laptop which is the where I want to install this game. However, when I try to run the game after the installation I getting an error:

"Runtime error Program: D:\Max Payne\MaxPayne.exe abnormal program termination"

I have tried reinstalling, using the v1.05 patch, running it as administrator, and even tried removing the movies & replacing with a bunk file as one forum suggested. No luck.

I used to play this game all the time & I think I remember patching it or something before, but I can't remember. Is this game really that out-dated that you can't play it anymore? I see fixes on here but none work for me. I think Remedy/3D Realms need to seriously update this game especially since the new movie is coming out.

Can anyone help?

Walking Alone · 09-20-2008, 01:46 AM

I had same problem in windows XP. After reinstalling system this error had disappeared. I don't know could it work with vista.

ZaphodB · 09-20-2008, 02:37 AM

Did you try running it in compatability mode?

Scotty · 09-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Neither 3DR nor Remedy own MP anymore, so I doubt they could issue a patch.

As you're using Vista, have you disabled User Account Control? If yes, try turning it back on, or try installing using the root administrator account. Turning off UAC can make some programs fail.

What are you using for Data Execution Protection settings? I've read that users sometimes have to play around with DEP settings to get software to install or run properly.

11-10-2008, 07:08 AM

Hey there!

Simply delete the into movie file from "movies" directory.

09-17-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
shotguncannibal Guest	NEED HELP - windows vista/runtime error OK, so I have an original copy of Max Payne that I want to install. I am, unfortunately, running windows vista on my laptop which is the where I want to install this game. However, when I try to run the game after the installation I getting an error: "Runtime error Program: D:\Max Payne\MaxPayne.exe abnormal program termination" I have tried reinstalling, using the v1.05 patch, running it as administrator, and even tried removing the movies & replacing with a bunk file as one forum suggested. No luck. I used to play this game all the time & I think I remember patching it or something before, but I can't remember. Is this game really that out-dated that you can't play it anymore? I see fixes on here but none work for me. I think Remedy/3D Realms need to seriously update this game especially since the new movie is coming out. Can anyone help? Last edited by shotguncannibal; 09-17-2008 at 07:50 PM.

11-10-2008, 07:08 AM	#5
abelbabel87 Guest	Re: windows vista/runtime error Hey there! Simply delete the into movie file from "movies" directory.

09-20-2008, 01:46 AM	#2
Walking Alone	Re: windows vista/runtime error I had same problem in windows XP. After reinstalling system this error had disappeared. I don't know could it work with vista.

09-20-2008, 02:37 AM	#3
ZaphodB	Re: windows vista/runtime error Did you try running it in compatability mode? __________________ "If there's ANYTHING larger than my EGO I want it shot and killed right now" - Zaphod Beeblebrox This Public Service Announcement brought to you by: "The People Who Have NO Idea What's Going On" (TPWHNOIWGON) We thank you for ignoring it.

09-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#4
Scotty	Re: windows vista/runtime error Neither 3DR nor Remedy own MP anymore, so I doubt they could issue a patch. As you're using Vista, have you disabled User Account Control? If yes, try turning it back on, or try installing using the root administrator account. Turning off UAC can make some programs fail. What are you using for Data Execution Protection settings? I've read that users sometimes have to play around with DEP settings to get software to install or run properly.