Reply to Traktor 2.6 completely crashes my desktop when starting up

Specs:

Win 7 x64 SP1
Custom built PC w
AMD 2 245 2.90 ghz
8 GB RAM

(previously) VCI-100, Kore 2 controller and Audio Kontrol 1 were connected while using Traktor



Hey everyone

So I've had previous versions of Traktor LE and one licensed version on this computer in the last few years that I've had it. Always worked just fine.

I just bought a Kontrol S2 which is on the way, and to get things ready, I downloaded the demo version of 2.6. The system drive was completely cleared of any previous Traktor files as far as I know. When I open the program from the shortcut, the working icon comes up for a few seconds, traktor shows up in task manager using about 245 MB of memory, but shortly after, about 12-15 seconds the entire system freezes. No Traktor splash screen. Task manager is frozen...no mouse response, no key response when using restart or end commands. I have to restart the computer manually to regain function. I can circumvent the entire system freeze by closing the task tree for Traktor before the 12 second time limit, but I cannot get Traktor to run at all. There are also no crashlogs in the folder, so it's like the program isnt doing anything at all besides opening a shell in memory.

I booted the computer in safe mode and magically, Traktor starts up just fine into the demo/register screen.

If it's helpful to know at all I used to have a VCI-100 plugged in. The old audio interface was an Audio Kontrol 1 (which I have deleted the drivers for). I also used Kore 2 as a secondary controller through controller editor, but it's not plugged in right now. All registry points for AK1 and previous Traktor versions were deleted.

Ideas are appreciated.