It sounds like you're looking for confirmation or discussion about running via SwiftShader 2.1 (software rasterizer, not GPU).
The game should boot instantly. You will see the Eidos logo, the IO Interactive logo, and the main menu. The only "side effect" is that loading screens might be 1-2 seconds longer as the CPU processes the shaders.
Are you facing a specific crash, or are you looking to enhance the graphics with higher-resolution textures?
: Requires disabling shadows and post-processing.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Hitman Blood Money\ GOG Default: C:\GOG Games\Hitman Blood Money\
: It acts as a "drop-in" replacement for standard graphics drivers by providing its own
Before downloading any files, locate where the game executable ( HitmanBloodMoney.exe ) resides on your storage drive.
: Disable post-processing effects like bloom or blur. These require multiple rendering passes.
