why cant iI get the vst version of kontakt?

That is not the directory I asked for.

We need to see:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3

VP

No. Those locations in the NI app - are quickly fading away and are there strictly for compatibility reasons.

The 32bit path has been retired for years - but it's still available if that's your thing.

The 64Bit path houses VST2 format plugins - which are all on their way out as well.

VST3 is the current standard and it's path is set by the system and all vendors are required to use it automatically.

All modern NI apps - like Kontakt - no longer ship any VST2 versions - so all you will ever get is a VST3

VP