I was having the same problem with 2 company files in Desktop Pro Plus 2022.  I would open them, supply the password, it would bring up the interface and then 30 seconds later crash.

I was able to do steps recommended in this thread and posted below by first creating a new test company.  I gave it just enough information for me to open that company with no issue and immediately went into the edit -> preferences menu and make the changes.  I closed that company, opened my existing and it stayed up long enough for me to adjust the preferences on my real companies.  Now all is good.

Settings to change from previous posters: