2026 SolidWorks for Makers not loading past Loading Registry splash screen

I have the 2026 SolidWorks for Makers license on my laptop. I've had it for almost a year now with virtually no problems. About two weeks ago, it stopped working. I would attempt to open the program and it would start its opening sequence. Once it gets to the "Loading Registry" splash screen it would show the blue spinning ring as if it's processing the commands to open the program. The ring would disappear after about 5 to 10 seconds then reappear after another 5 seconds and do the same thing. After the second time of the ring appearing, it would then close the program as if I told it to close and not show any errors. I have been having this problem for over two weeks now. I've been back and forth with tech support on this issue. They haven't been able to solve the problem as of yet. Is anyone else having this problem or has anyone else had this problem with a successful resolve? Also, does anyone that runs SolidWorks 2026 (not Makers version) with a full, regular license have this problem?