If SoundManager VST Host does not start due to problems with the ASIO driver or an active set list or category, the application can be run in Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, neither the ASIO driver nor plugins are loaded, which may help with startup. To activate Safe Mode, hold down the key combination Ctrl left + Alt left + S while the application is starting up.
Every time you start the SoundManager VST Host, an automatic background backup of the database is created. In the event of data loss or startup issues, you can use these backups to restore a previous state. The automatic backups are stored in the following folder:
C:\ProgramData\SoundManagerVSTHost\AutoBackup
