In order to bypass the search of existing VST plug-ins on your machine during the startup process, please try the following:
1. Right-click on the application's launch icon.
2. Select 'Properties'
3. Add the following command outside of the quotes in the Target field: /NOVSTGROVEL
4. Select Apply and then OK
-Be sure to include a space between the last quote and the beginning of the command line argument.
This can also be done for DX plug-ins using a similar command.
1. Right-click on the application's launch icon.
2. Select Properties, then the Shortcut tab.
3. Add the following command outside of the quotes in the Target field: /NODXGROVEL
4. Select Apply and then OK
-Be sure to include a space between the last quote and the beginning of the command line argument.