How can a mod change the way your original game starts? The mod doesn't interfere with your files. Everything that needs to be said has been said. You should start with the windowed 16-bit mode in the original game if no other manipulations lead to a result.
3.45 - it no longer starts
I don't know how the mod interferes... a black screen appears - restarting saves the situation
I ran it in both 16-bit and 32-bit modes.