I just installed VP13 Build 444 on my brand new i7 Pro 3 and it runs fine. I know it's a new install but try to use the reset method at start; CTRL+SHIFT.
Thanks OldSmoke - good to know it's possible even if mine doesn't work. Mine's also the i7.
I tried the CTRL+SHIFT - same result. It is something to do with the Graphics card - at the same time that the splash screen locks up on "Initializing GPU accelerated video processing", I get a temporary window open at the bottom of screen saying "Display driver stopped working and has recovered"
Hey OldSmoke, thanks - I had also sent a message to Support and they asked me to save and send them a SI (System Information) file.
With the help of your post I anticipated their next reply and did a Windows update (92 updates) this morning, and am happy to report that V13 now opens.
Thanks again. Now to solve some other Surface Pro newbie questions, such as - why, after I downloaded and installed Office 365 yesterday it doesn't appear anywhere and I can't find and open it!