Hi Tk,
Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck!
1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
blockers using this utility:
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
or use this method:
www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
2. Run a virus scan at:
http://housecall.antivirus.com and then
install MS AntiSpyware from:
www.microsoft.com/spyware to
remove any Spyware or Adware which could clog up your PC.
3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
/ Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.
4. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
Recommended:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Some games
require a patch:
http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a
5. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at:
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html
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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Game FAQs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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|I HAVE INSTALLED MAX PAYNE AND WHEN I RUN IT IT GOES INTO THE MAIN MENU AS
| NORMAL, K.
| THEN WHEN I GO TO TUTORIAL OR NEW GAME IT JUST GETS OUT OF THE GAME AND SAYS
| THERE IS AN ERROR, SOMETHING ABOUT A SYSTEM FILE OR OTHER THINGY.
| HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED ALOT.
| THX
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