Hey guys, I'm at my wit's end. I've searched and tried different things and nothing is wanting to work.

I have an Asus I7
              16 gigs
              Win 10
              Sib 7.1.3
              VDL 2.5
              Kontakt 5
              Writescore template.

After searching and searching I now have Sibelius recognizing VDL and Kontakt 5 in the setup options. The writescore template is now also an option, but I have no extra instruments as options, and none of the VDL sounds in playback.

Have you fully explored the documentation that came with your template? Most often, there's something simple in your setup that's been overlooked. If you're absolutely stuck, I would recommend submitting a support request with The Write Score. http://www.thewritescore.com