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I see, then I think we reach an impasse. As I understand it the issue is confined to this computer now, but we have been unable to diagnose what problem it has that is causing this unique issue. While I'm no Windows support professional my understanding is the Windows 10 Reset function is not as drastic as a full wipe and reinstall. But I can only suggest such things, if you don't want to try them that is your right of course.

I forget if I've asked; does this affect any other similar games HOI4, CK2?
 
Windows reset will effectively do a complete windows re-install and remove everything (including drivers) and re-install default windows applications. There is an option to keep personal files, but those files are "my document" files; like photos. as well as sub-folders in the system drive that i've created.

I'm not quite sure what the reset would accomplish since my computer setup is on two different hard drives. OS is on a solid state drive while my game files and applications are on a regular hard drive.
And this currently does not affect my HOI4 or CK2 game.