Can't open a project in unity 5.3.6 (64bit)

When I try to open a project NOTHING HAPPENS

Unity start window opens

but nothing happens

Task manager says there is a unity running but the editor is not open
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I have to use this version of Unity because compatibility reasons. This version worked on my other computer.

And yes I have Uninstalled, Reinstalled,Deleted User preferences, and deleted registry files but still no response.

Help Please!!!

Thanks!

uniti3 - Did you ever get a response on this one? We are seeing this happening as well:

https://forum.unity.com/threads/unity-5-6-will-not-open-a-project-unity-2017-will-not-install-or-open-at-all.497594/#post-3235812