Overview
Having problems connecting to social club or stuck on the initializing screen?
What you’ll need
Windows 7 service pack 1, the latest drivers for your GPU, the latest Windows updates, and a Rockstar games social club account.
Verifying the cache
Verify your game’s cache by right clicking Max Payne 3 on steam, selecting “properties”, the “local files” tab, then the “verify integrity of game cache” button. Make sure to do this before anything else in this guide. Let any missing files download before continuing this guide.
Reinstalling Social Club, Net Framework, and DirectX
Go to (Whatever drive Max Payne 3 is in):Program Files(x86)SteamSteamAppsCommonMax Payne 3MP3_Installers. Double click “Social Club v.1.1.0.6 Setup.exe” and let it install. After it’s done, double click “vcredist_x86.exe” and choose to uninstall it. When it’s finished uninstalling, double click it again and install it. Ater that’s done, go to DirectX and find DXSETUP.exe and install it.
Editing your Social Club data
Some people are reporting that changing your Social club username fixes a problem where Social Club can’t sync with your Steam account. Sign into [link].
After you sign in, click on the top right where your name is displayed. On the drop-down menu that appears, select “Settings”. Edit your nickname, password, and country. Save your changes.
Launching the game
Right click Max payne 3 on Steam, select “Properties”, click the “General” tab, then “Set launch options”. In the new pop-up window, type in “-windowed”. Click “Ok” then launch the game.The game should launch in a window.
After you login, a social club pop-up box will come from the top, asking you to verify your Steam account. If this disappears, press the “home” button again and it’ll appear. When it asks you for your CD-key, type in your CD-key if it isn’t already auto-filled with your CD-key.
If it still doesn’t work
Look through this guide’s comments, or look up some solutions to find more ways to fix the game. If nothing still works for you, then you can contact Steam support for a refund.