It works fine on my PC so it is definitely something unique to your PC configuration. It might be related to specific hardware / driver. Maybe you should post your specs to see if anyone else has the same problems with your configuration.
I remember having similar bizarre problems once with several games and it needed a CLEAN install of windows to solve, not a refresh, as the pesky trojan/virus was very stealthy and persistent. Everything worked perfectly afterwards. A nuclear option but will probably fix your issue. Might be worth scanning your hardrive for errors as well it could be on the way out.