Crashing in Max Payne 3 for PC at launch after setting the resolution too high

Last Updated: August 7, 2023

Question: I set the resolution too high (or to something unsupported) in Max Payne 3 and I got a black screen.  I had to force quit, but now every time I launch the game it crashes instantly or loads to another black screen.  How do I get my picture back?

Answer: 

- Max Payne 3 stores graphics settings in "Graphics.xml". It is possible for the user to store settings that are too high and result in startup crashes.- Run the Max Payne 3 "safemode" shortcut to launch game at lowest settings, then edit settings in game menu.- Alternatively you can delete the graphics.xml file from \Documents\Rockstar Games\Max Payne 3\ to startup at default settings.