I don't have a prefs file, but I do have a log file. The end of the log shows:
debug: Loading module '\000/lua/keymap/keyactions.lua\000'
warning: Key action not found debug_toggle_log_window for key F9
debug: Loading module '\000/lua/options/module_options.lua\000'
warning: GAL Exception: file : c:\Work\forge\main\code\src\libs\gpggal\DeviceD3D9.cpp(189)
error: unable to create device
warning: GAL Exception: file : c:\Work\forge\main\code\src\libs\gpggal\DeviceD3D9.cpp(189)
error: unable to create device
using an Acer Aspire 5610-4608 with Intel GM 950 for video. Latest directx/video drivers installed. Hmm.