I don't know what changed in my system (I didn't update any drivers etc.) but the crash is gone. Maybe a Windows update.

No log file there.

1.9.5.10

There is only 1.9.5.10SteamCrashLog in DistantWorlds which I quoted in first post.

As I said there is no log file there.

4.5.2 installed ok. Game still crashes same way.

<t> I've used cleanup tool to clean the 'NET Framework 4.5.2' and the 'NET Framework - All versions (Windows 8.1)'.<br/>
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But I can't install Net from '_CommonRedist\DotNet\4.5.1' folder as the intaller states that "there is already NET Framework 4.5 installed along with this update ...

No apps are interfering the game.

Both WMP and IE11 are installed. My Steam folder is on D: drive.

Attachment 2.

<t> I've latest drivers. Cable change to DVI of course did not solve the problem. What next, jump and clap twice?<br/>
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I just noticed if I launch the game through Steam it won't make it to main menu. It starts to render and crashes (attachment 1).<br/>
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If Steam is not running it ...

DisplayPort.

Done.
Still crashing.

Yes, please check the video: youtube /watch?v=omPmDper1vM

Yes I did.

I'm already starting it in windowed mode.

<r> Main menu loads ok, when I start any tutorial or new game, galaxy renders, game UI starts to draw (boxes only) and then game crashes to desktop.<br/>
All dx, dot net and stuff installed.<br/>
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<B><s>[b]</s>There is no file in the "AppData\Roaming\Code Force Limited\Distant Worlds\1.9.5.0 ...