Open Rails not working (no activities shown in menu - option button crash)

[einareinarsson]

Hello,

I got a strange issue but before I start describing it, I've checked/done the following:

- Made sure XNA Framework Redistributable 3.1 is installed.
- Made sure the .NET Framework 3.5 is installed.
- Made sure my graphics drivers are up to date.
- Tried uninstalling and installing Open Rails several times.
- Installed MSTS.
- Tried running Open Rails as administrator.
- Tried running Open Rails in compatibility mode.

Anyhow, at first, I only installed MSTS and Open Rails. Open Rails worked just fine and I played a few activities and had fun. Then I decided to try the BNSF Scenic Route from the Open Rails website and then Open Rails stopped working as soon as it was installed.

Opening the Open Rails main menu works but no activities or anything are displayed. I can only pick between two "Installation profiles". When I try to click on the "Options" button, Open Rails freezes and I have to force the process to end via task manager. I'm out of ideas of what I'm doing wrong here and I would really like to continue playing Open Rails

If I've missed any info required for troubleshooting, tell me and I will post it ASAP .

[csantucci]

Did you install the BNSF scenic route in the standard MSTS directory or did you do a separate install? In the first case you can get crashes.

[einareinarsson]

Did you install the BNSF scenic route in the standard MSTS directory or did you do a separate install? In the first case you can get crashes.

I installed it in a separate folder.

However, upon further investigation, I've found that a computer restart makes everything work temporarily. After I close Open Rails and open it again, it stops working with the previously mentioned issue of no activities etc. showing up and crash when pressing the Options button. After restarting my computer (usually takes 1-3 restarts), it works again.

I've also checked and made sure that my anti-virus (Windows Defender) doesn't block anything and I've exempt Open Rails in my firewall so it can function freely.

I'm on a Windows 10 machine, if it makes a difference, with the latest updates.