The file x_basicmodesmfc.dll is a module that belongs to Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne from 3D Realms.  Max Payne is a series of third-person shooter games starring a New York cop that fights crime.  Max Payne 2 is the follow-up from the first game, after Payne becomes a detective.

If you are getting an error with this file, you may have a problem running the program correctly.  While you can try reinstalling the game to fix the issue, you may be able to solve it by cleaning the registry without risking deleting any saved game data.

The registry is a database that tracks files installed under Windows.  If there are mistakes in the registry, Windows may lose track of files it needs to run programs, leading to the programs not working.  The solution is to clean up any mistakes.

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