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Small tip if Re-Installing XP
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conqueru
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Posted : Nov 9, 2007 20:07
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Dear all Isratrance users.
What a baaaad fortnight. Had to reinstall XP Pro and never had an XP cd due to my laptop being an oem version, used a different copy to install. Even though it was still XP Pro, wouldnt accept my key. Had to do a dodgy.
Then reinstalled Cubase and all vst for the next 3-4hours and load up my latest track and after 3 seconds my VST load goes from 60-65percent to 100percent. Track slows down and locks up. Tried onboard soundcard and an external and same thing with both devices.
Reinstalled my external soundcard, updated drivers, reinstalled windows, Cubase etc twice but still VST would max out after 3seconds. Even with only one channel of midi or even audio soloed. If I was lucky I could play the track with pops and horrible distorted playback occasionally, but cant write Psy like that.
There are no answers anywhere on the net to this problem. Believe me I have checked everywhere.
THE SOLUTION:
F#$%en windows install. Arrrrrrggghhhh.
I blame Bill Gates. Wouldnt you?
Re-installed XP Pro with an oem version, updated drivers, reinstalled Cubase and all vst and after 6hours, I can now go back to where I left off.
WoooooooooooooHooooooooooooo
When you cant do the things you love, life gets a bit shitful, I think anyone would agree.
Well, hope this info helps others.
Regards,
MR V
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Get-a-fix
Getafix
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Posted : Nov 9, 2007 20:11
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A word of advice, this certainly helped me a lot. Now that you have your pc setup just the way you like it with all your programs & vsts, do a BACKUP.
Use Acronis true image & make a backup image to an external harddisk. Next time your pc crashes it'll take you 30 mins to restore your pc to all its glory. No more two day installations.
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conqueru
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Posted : Nov 9, 2007 20:14
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Exactly Get-a-fix.
Got a copy on the desktop PC ready to transfer over and install. Just a few more vst to install to make sure all tracks are covered. (Nothing missing, you know) Its 5am here in Oz and I need a lil sleep so I have to do that next. But thanks for the reminder.
Have a great weekend.
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Glitch_CapeTown
IsraTrance Junior Member
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Posted : Nov 10, 2007 00:20
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Subtle Distortion
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Posted : Nov 10, 2007 01:39
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Even though it was still XP Pro, wouldnt accept my key. Had to do a dodgy.
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That would be the problem right there. If you were using a pirated aka dodgy serial for windows you can have all kinds of issues like that. Not having all your updates will screw you too as well. Glad you got it all worked out.
Anomaly
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Tomos
IsraTrance Full Member
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Posted : Nov 10, 2007 02:03
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If you were using an early version of windows before updates, you can get the netsky virus if you are plugged into the internet before the xp installation is even complete! That'll slow things right down.
Made that mistake a couple of times back in the day.. what a waste of time.
Now I keep a CD wallet marked 'RECOVERY' containing my most precious possessions - backups and pre-made install disks. If anything goes wrong, I should be able to get back to where I was within 2 hours.
Norton Ghost is good for this, takes a complete snapshot of hard drive at that point and you can recover to it. |
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Elad
Tsabeat/Sattel Battle
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Posted : Nov 10, 2007 06:02
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more then that , have some recovery points
one when windows complete
one with all drivers etc.
one with DAW
one with all plugins
now it take some space for sure but.. u can recover to any point in this without have the damage of last mistake
also windows recover is possible to mark points btw 
on the new mac os u can actualy recover in any time to any point u wish , but more then that , u can just go and find old files , some magic way its not taking hard drive space but is there only not available in any time , genious 
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vegetal
Vegetal/Peacespect
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Posted : Nov 10, 2007 13:25
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