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Dan C, thank you so very much. I'll wait impatiently for the new Windows update. Cheers,

Dan C, SrPx, Good news! I made another attempt at the Theme requirement, with the excellent result that it is working perfectly now. I didn't mention at the first attempt the query where to put the shortcut did not come up. Instead it made a shortcut next to the Affinity Application with which I then proceeded dragging it to the desktop. From there I did as with your suggestion of the ...--no-... . This didn't help. So I now again went to that Program file, Affinity Application, create shortcut. Again, it didn't prompt with regards to the placement. It placed it exactly as previously, above the Application file. Now, instead of dragging it away, this time I right-clicked it and selected 'Send to ...' and clicked Desktop. So, from there, under the shortcut properties I inputted the --no-dwm-warning and voila! everything's sweet! Thank you so much for your help! So, the only problem remains, the Windows10 crashes 😢.

Dan C Just to add more to this image ... After the two programs already mentioned, it was further processed with Topaz Studio. Thank you.

Dear Dan C, Thank you for this. It's disappointing, but it still won't open through the shortcut without the box stopping it. Just fyi, my Program Folder has no 'pure' *.exe file; there is the Application with the Affinity icon, and there is one .exe.config file which is only 1 MB. So I used the Application file to make a Desktop Shortcut and proceeded with that. But yes, it won't work. - I guess I have to revert to a method that uses the Aero theme whenever I wish to use Affinity ... With regards to the Windows 10 notebook, I enclose a further image file which made it crash. That file was created from RAW in Silkypix and further processed through Photomax Essentials, the HDR program. - I guess when it crashes so severely that I need to switch off via the power button, there won't be a crash report created. Thank you. Dear SrPx, Thank you for your input. As above, the Shortcut trick isn't working for me either despite your clarifying the signs and symbols to insert. I realise the Aero theme isn't all that bad, and it's easy enough to turn sounds off and have solid background! The main gripe I have is the Microsoft logo in the centre. Of course, any of the other Aero desktop images will interfere gravely with the layout organisation of my desktop as I like to have my files geographically organised! And of course, a solid background, nostalgic from WinXP in blue (sorry!). If there is a way to remove the Microsoft icon I won't mind it so much. - Like I mentioned to Dan C, I will simply have to jump around between my personal, saved theme, and the saved Aero variation. at least, in the interim until I might get used to it. Thank you!

Thanks for reply. This particular file is stitched from four files. First developed from four RAW images in Sigma PhotoPro6 with basic adjustments, then stitched in MS ICE. As it is an older file I am not sure if further basic adjustments were made with Arcsoft Photo Studio, however it is doubtful as it hasn't shown up in 'Details.' Regarding the Windows 7 Aero theme problem - I attach a screenshot of the CMD command window, and the subsequent box showing after I pressed Enter. Also, the program is installed in the correct Program Folder, so this is a puzzle! - I have also tried switching to the Aero theme, and the program seems to open and work okay, however, if I can avoid using the Aero theme, I would be much, much happier! Thanks again for all help you might be able to provide!

Sorry, not to confuse the issue, but I should mention that the Windows 10 notebook uses the 'Classic Shell' of Win7 - so the desktop look is changed from the original Windows 10 look. Would this make a difference as to how Affinity Photo works, since it's so sensitive to desktop appearance?

Sorry, just tried the CMD approach for the Windows7 without success. Everything is entered as shown, and the window looks exactly like the example, but it still won't launch without the requirement for Aero theme blocking the progress. Thank you.

Thank you for reply. I am happy to try the workaround for the Windows 7 laptop. This machine has rarely been used on the internet since setup, and is dedicated to processing photography. We are not worried about Windows ending support. Plus, we do experience terrible internet connection problems in our region, one of the reasons of keeping connections to a minimum. Yes, the Windows 10 is updated to the latest version, and the GPU drivers as well. Attached are the files through the dropbox link, thank you! I am worried now to upload a fresh image into Affinity since it might just shut down again. But sorry, I am unable to see dmp files in the Crash Report window, and all the three Folders in that window are empty (screenshot attached instead). Thank you so much for helping!

Purchased and installed now twice Affinity Photo v 1.7.3.481 on Windows 10 notebook, with same disappointing result: As soon as I open an image file, the box in the right hand top appears 'Loading 1 Document ...' and then nothing happens until several minutes later either the program closes and returns to the desktop screen, or it crashes altogether to a black screen, and I have to turn off manually with the power button. - I have noticed also that some image files will indeed open, especially if they are sitting directly on the desktop, without accessing any other folders. But it has also happened that they didn't open. So, it seems unpredictable which one opens and which one crashes the system. This is on a Windows 10 notebook, i7, 16 GB RAM, Nvidia graphics, and two 256GB SSDs. Alternatively, I could install Affinity Photo on my Windows 7 notebook, but it looks like it requires a 'Theme' to run, however I do not wish to do this. Is there a workaround to this 'Theme' requirement? Thank you for any help you can provide with this.