I’ve had the patcher crash quite a few times while trying to get it to run in Linux, trying out different Proton options, but not this sort of frozen process. I should note that both Windows 10 and Windows 7 (and Linux) are working off the same game installations, on a separate SSD dedicated to program installations.
The Windows 7 boot options are sparse, no special advanced check-offs. Startup items: Realtek HD USB Audio Manager (motherboard audio), Logitech Download Assistant and SetPoint, Fresco Logic xHCI (USB3) Host Driver, Avast Antivirus.
Background processes: assorted Radeon Settings and Software (Adrenalin 22.6.1), various Avast Antivirus, Windows Task and Desktop Managers, Logitech and Realtek processes, Fresco Logic tray application.