The error is a compatibility issue introduced by modern Windows security standards. By adding the <runtime> switch to your elsawin.exe.config file, you force the application to use the legacy network protocols it requires, resolving the crash immediately.

: If running on modern Windows (10/11), right-click the shortcut, go to Properties > Compatibility , and set it to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) .

Restart ElsaWin to let it re-initialize these services automatically.