This was recent update to my system. Sound forge operates ok once open; however, it seems to hang up trying to open--takes maybe 1-2 minutes every time it opens. I'm on Windows 11 PC; Sound Forge Pro Suite 16.1.1 build 30. Prior versions of Sound Forge open without delays. This was installed along with a Vegas update.
Window splash showing the vst loading etc, then once done, it takes 12 minutes before the app opens up to use.