Unable to use HUB 1.6.1 on Windows when the internet is not connected

Steps to Repro:
1. Disconnect internet
2. Launch HUB

Actual result:
1. Unable to create or open existing projects
2. User is prompted to sign-in or creates a new account. Clicking on the sign in yields no result

Note: User is able to create and open projects if HUB already launched and then internet is disconnected

Expected Result:
User should be able to create and open projects using the HUB when the internet is not connected

Environment:
Windows only

Occurs with:
HUB 1.6.1, 1.4.0

Works with:
2.0.0 - beta3