[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Max
After your point 3 you need to do this.
Post #74 Run Both SH5.exe And Ubisoft Game Launcher Application's As Administrator's > Pictorial
Now start your game from the SH5.exe.
Your game should load to the main menu.
You can use the Esc key when the girl's picture appears.
Make sure your gpu is setup correctly for all SH games
Post #239 Changing The Nvidia GPU Settings > Essential Settings > Pictorial
Peter