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Oh, I missed something: Thanks for your advice and patience. It's a great forum here...
 
I hope you have identified the whacky component.

*fingers crossed*
 
I think so. I started HoI2 more than 10 times now without any problems. All semms to work fine now. Thanks for your great support here...
 
Glad to help.