Free transform tool is not working

Hi, I'm getting this error every time I try to use the free transform tool, the window doesn't show all the options, the white space where you manipulate the vector has a very low quality image and won't let me move anything. I've tried with diferent objects, files, color profiles and I keep getting the same error, I'm using a 15" Macbook Pro retina display and Illustrator CC.
Any idea of how to fix it?

Sorry, you are right, it is the Free Distort window, here's a comparrison of how it looks like in CS6 and what I'm getting in CC.
Thank you.

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