Generally, it is configuration and/or drivers.

Be sure all your apps are up to date.
Look close at your audio drivers to be sure they are up to date.
Use the MME drivers versus ASIO for simple uses.
Configure your antivirus to avoid it from stepping in and constantly checking.
Win 10 has a ton of "sharing features" which by default are turned on. Go to settings - privacy to turn this stuff off.


BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud (Tip: No need to create a SC account to hear music - just hit ESC ).