Smokeywood wrote on Apr 10^th, 2020 at 5:18pm:

I have exchanged the new file for the old one and still get the same results

What exactly do you get when you run the NEW ACE first time?

Just re-tested:
With Windows 10 defender ON I get a popup:
Windows protected your PC
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.
App:
ace_777.exe
Publisher: 
Unknown publisher
[RUN ANYWAY]   [DONT"T RUN]

Hit RUN ANYWAY and ACE works like a charm.