here you all go for a potential solution... that seems to work...
counter intuitive.... but switching to letting background
Adjust Processor Scheduling
This optimization seems to allow the computer to run Cakewalk more efficiently. (this was taken from Protools optimization suggestions)
Click on the Start Menu, type System, and press Enter. (or type in advanced system settings) in the search
Choose Advanced System Settings.
Under the Performance section, click the Settings button.
In the Performance Options window, click the Advanced tab.
Under the Processor Scheduling section, select the Background Services option.
Hit Apply and then OK to close the Performance Options window.
Click OK to close the System Properties window.
Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
then try to run...