If you can, try with a different network like using your phone as a hotspot. Or try with a different computer. Also try with using a cable instead of wifi, somehow people have had problem with their wifi.
the game just starts, plays for a few minutes then it kills the program. all i did was DL the setup and install it. started the exe with the shortcut on the desktop.
There is no reason why it should crash, unless there is a problem on your end. It's either what I said above or maybe an antivirus program that causes it.