Remedy has updated their site with details on the Max Payne version 1.01 patch which they say is currently in testing and should be released later today (thanks AndOne). Here are the details:

We've finished a patch (download size: 6.2 MB) which is now in testing and will be hopefully released later today. Download information will be available here and at 3D Realms' homepage.

We're sorry for any problems caused for people who couldn't get the game to run, or it had stability problems. If there are still problems after this patch, we will do our best to get them fixed ASAP.

Max Payne Development Team.

The patch to version 1.01 addresses the following issues:

- Exit to desktop stability issues addressed:
The issues with the game crashing into Windows' desktop when loading a new map have been addressed.

- Game doesn't start with some CD-Rom drives:
A newer version of SafeDisc copy protection is used. If the game still doesn't start up, please contact support@talonsoft.com