The saga continues...
I did a complete reinstall and I still have the same problem. (Nothing else is loaded...as I did a shutdown of the computer and only then did I do the reinstall.)

I'm well aware of ASIO having trouble releasing itself to another program.

What is also very odd...I upgraded from BIAB 2014 and it was running beautiful. I figured that it was time to upgrade to the new and improved BIAB 2017.

I might try a complete Uninstall and try running BIAB from the USB.

Maybe a fresh start in the morning will give me the stamina to tackle this problem and find a solution.

I'LL let you know how I make out.

I thank all of you for you suggestions.

Paul