The game doesn't launch after installing 7th Heaven without any mods

[MiiZZo]

Describe the bug
the game doesn't start

** Versions **
4.2.0.0

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Install the game
2. Instal 7th Heaven launcher
3. Start the launcher
4. Leave all settings at default.
5. Try to start the game

Expected behavior
the game launches successfully

Screenshots

Desktop (please complete the following information):

• OS: Windows 10
• Version: 22H2
• Build: 19045.5247

Additional context
The console screen shown in the screenshot is stuck in this status indefinitely.
The game is the Steam version, and it perfectly launches without installing 7th Heaven.

[petran79]

Still happening. Had to install the 1997 CD version for it to work. And even then it does not support the no cd crack and I have to insert a CD iso everytime