what is "funny", is that even changing the executable's COMPATIBILITY property (right-click the bg3.exe or bg3_dx11.exe, and then select properties, then select Compatibility tab) and selecting the option at bottom to "run as administrator" doesn't work. Still locks on black screen with application returning "not responding".

The only method that seems to work is the Press Shift AND HOLD+Right-click and select "run as admin".

Welp, guess this is one way to get people to sign up for a forum account.