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Re: Computer and windows upgrade frustration 2016/01/03 06:45:10 (permalink)
I use the free built in Windows Defender for antivirus.  I've used it for years (when it was called Microsoft Security Essentials) and have not had any virus problems and it does not interfere with Sonar.  I had a problem years ago with either Vista or early Win 7 and an early version of Sonar.  Cakewalk support noted that the AV I was using was a known "potential" cause of my problems.  I switched to Microsoft Security Essentials and my Sonar problem went away.
 
When I run Sonar I always disable the Ethernet NIC (I don't disconnect the cable).  If you just disconnect the cable the Ethernet NIC and some programs will still be trying to access the Internet. 

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Re: Computer and windows upgrade frustration 2016/01/03 16:29:24 (permalink)
Thanks Fireberd!  I was unaware of the concept of disconnecting the Ethernet NIC. 
 
I would really like for us to earn a "resolved" tag for this thread.  I'm going to uninstall McAfree now and install Avast.  It may take a day or two before I can gauge its elimination as having been the primary issue.  Fingers crossed.  Regardless of the outcome, all of the suggestions I applied from previous posts HAVE made a positive impact on my computers performance. 

Audio Interface:   M-Audio Fast Track Ultra
Computer:   Dell XPS 8700 Windows 10
Processor:   Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Installed RAM:   8 GB
Soundcard:   ASIO
Monitors:   3 M-Audio + Mackie MR8mk3
DAW:   SONAR Platinum
Hardware/Controller:   Axiom 61 (2nd Gen) + Maschine Studio 2.0
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Grizzlylip
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Re: Computer and windows upgrade frustration 2016/01/06 20:38:27 (permalink)
Day 3 following removal of Mcafee with Avast taking its place and not a single audio engine failure or "sonar not responding" error.  CPU is running smooth and quickly as I had hoped it would when I upgraded.  Mcafee was not the only issue, but thanks to this forum I have successfully enhanced performance through a well orchestrated process of elimination.  All 3 previously mentioned days included the use of LatencyMon and I am stoked to say there were no issues reported!  Thanks EVERYONE who chimed in!  Im not sure how to check this thread as "solved," but that is its new status.

Audio Interface:   M-Audio Fast Track Ultra
Computer:   Dell XPS 8700 Windows 10
Processor:   Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Installed RAM:   8 GB
Soundcard:   ASIO
Monitors:   3 M-Audio + Mackie MR8mk3
DAW:   SONAR Platinum
Hardware/Controller:   Axiom 61 (2nd Gen) + Maschine Studio 2.0
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Re: Computer and windows upgrade frustration 2016/01/06 20:49:43 (permalink)
Awesome update to hear. Hopefully many happy days ahead as well.

If you edit the original post you can update the title of the thread.

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Re: Computer and windows upgrade frustration 2016/01/06 20:59:52 (permalink)
mettelus
Awesome update to hear. Hopefully many happy days ahead as well.

If you edit the original post you can update the title of the thread.



Thanks Mettelus!  Your time on this project was much appreciated!  I will update the original post now.

Audio Interface:   M-Audio Fast Track Ultra
Computer:   Dell XPS 8700 Windows 10
Processor:   Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Installed RAM:   8 GB
Soundcard:   ASIO
Monitors:   3 M-Audio + Mackie MR8mk3
DAW:   SONAR Platinum
Hardware/Controller:   Axiom 61 (2nd Gen) + Maschine Studio 2.0
Added Software:   Komplete 10
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