Sorry, birdy, but none of the suggestions that you list seem to correct the issue!! Tried them all and still can't get 4.14.8 to start! It's so much fun watching the splash screen "open" all aspects of the program, just to disappear and not actually start! I see you have a lot of posts, do you happen to be part of the LW team? I would love to have a response to my Pro paid for support requests!