@RevdKathy, this is strange. It may take a while longer for the game to open (it may look like it crashed, but it will start) and it may be slightly slower (due to whistling module) but nothing as serious as you're describing.

Could anyone confirm if it is working for them or not?

[edit] any chance that after seeing the game as if it didn't start (window apparently closes and brings you back to the menu, but the application itself should start in a few seconds) you run it multiple times?