I think if I had an older computer that NEVER went online AND that I relied upon for gigs, I wouldn’t update Windows until (years from now) some driver or BIAB wouldn’t work. And at that time I would do the update several days before I needed the computer.

I’m puzzled that you say MME made things worse. Can you elaborate? MME should be fine for BIAB even if your normal choice of audio driver has been ASIO, unless you are recording using a MIDI synth. But tell us about your sound module, and tell us exactly what you are experiencing.


BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.