OP:
 
Check your attached hardware. If there is no software interfering (and since it's a clean install, I feel safe saying this) detach anything that isn't part of a standard Windows computer: scanners, audio interfaces, etc.
 
Then try again.

Keano66

I see you are also installing Addictive Drums 1 also?  ( Your post No. #14 above )

Is their a reason for installing both AD1 and AD2? 
 
Are you using CC to install everything?
 
TBH - I found it better to login to your Cakewalk Account, downloading the individual install files and installing the traditional way .. Allowed me to install where I liked & install what I wanted only ..
 
 
 

I was slightly perturbed during my installation of AD2 as it still said AD1. 
 
The solution was to install any one of the (free) Adpacks. This also upgrades the core engine to AD2
 
At least that was my experience.

aidanodr
Keano66

I see you are also installing Addictive Drums 1 also?  ( Your post No. #14 above )

Is their a reason for installing both AD1 and AD2? 
 
Are you using CC to install everything?
 
TBH - I found it better to login to your Cakewalk Account, downloading the individual install files and installing the traditional way .. Allowed me to install where I liked & install what I wanted only ..

I've never installed any of the AD stuff, I use BFD3, but it's my understanding that AD1 and AD2 are separate and that in order to use existing AD1 sounds/kits you have to either install AD1 or buy an upgrade from XLN to convert them to AD2.
 
The important thing to remember when installing Sonar is to keep 32bit and 64bit VST paths separate.  Sonar has entries in preferences for those paths, and also for VST3 both 32 and 64 bit.
You don't HAVE to use the default c:\program files\ paths.  C:\program files\ is one of the paths that Windows classes as being part of the system settings and requires administrator rights to do certain things,  hence "run as administrator" and/or turning off UAC often cures apparent problems.
 
To prevent AD running in demo mode you need to sort out registration on the XLN site.

From all the weirdness people are experiencing while installing AD2, I don't feel so bad giving them an earful about their installer.

Two threads about this:

http://forum.cakewalk.com...s-repair-m3165385.aspx

rontarrant
From all the weirdness people are experiencing while installing AD2, I don't feel so bad giving them an earful about their installer.

+1.   Needs work to be sure.  I don't like the fact that I had to go here to get enough info to resolve.  They responded once to my email, then when I asked clarification never responded back.
 
(note this is XLN's not CW's issue.  CW has been tops in customer service etc_)

Native instruments installs 32 bit software as well. Common scenario everywhere. Just create a folder that Sonar does not see in it's VST file path and install all 32 bit software into that. Job done.

When installing plugins of any sort always keep your eyes open on the installation file path.

I think I missed something - the thread now says it has been resolved, but I didn't see any resolution posted.
 
Can you please post some info on what steps resolved your issues?  It might help folks in the future who run into your same problems.  :)
 
Thanks, 
 
Bob Bone