It sounds like you are experiencing multiple issues with your laptop, particularly related to software crashes and missing files after joining the Windows Insider Program and installing various applications. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve these issues:
- Rollback Windows Insider Build: If the problems started after joining the Windows Insider Program, consider rolling back to a stable version of Windows. You can do this by going to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and selecting the option to go back to a previous version of Windows.
- Check for Updates: Ensure that your system is fully updated. Sometimes, beta versions can have bugs that are resolved in subsequent updates. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.
- Reinstall Affected Applications: For the applications that are crashing (like Ableton and Native Instruments), try uninstalling and then reinstalling them. This can often resolve issues related to corrupted files or settings.
- Run System Diagnostics: Use the built-in Windows tools to check for hardware issues. You can run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to check for RAM issues and use Check Disk to scan your hard drive for errors. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run
chkdsk /f. - Check Event Viewer: Use the Event Viewer to look for detailed error logs related to the crashes. This can provide more insight into what might be causing the issues. You can access it by typing
eventvwrin the Run dialog (Win + R). - Disable Third-Party Plugins: If you suspect that a specific plugin (like the Native Instruments Reverb) is causing issues, try disabling or removing it to see if that resolves the crashes.
- Contact Support: If the issues persist, consider reaching out to the support teams for Ableton and Native Instruments. They may have specific troubleshooting steps or patches for known issues.
- Backup Your Work: Before making any major changes, ensure that you have backups of your important projects and files to prevent data loss.
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and possibly resolve the issues affecting your system and applications. Good luck with your performance on New Year's Eve!