Fatal exception error in au30 vxd (or asp4ware) for Max Payne

Last Updated: July 20, 2023

Question: Game crashes to a blue screen fatal error citing Au30 or asp4ware as the cause

Answer: Go to Control Panel. Double-click on "Aureal Vortex Audio." On the first tab, there is a check-box for disabling 3D hardware audio - make sure it is checked.