Tips for reinstalling when data on sep drive

I have a need to reinstall Sonar x2 but all the audio and data files and sample data etc, are installed to a separate drive...

What are the recommendations for reinstalling JUST the Sonar program files and not deleting everything off the 2nd drive and starting again?

Reason for the q is afaik, the sonar install routine ones not give the option for this....

Thanks

Thanks - I will give that a try.

What I would like to know is can you do a fresh install and not have it unpack all the content that you already have on your system. In my case I have all my Dim Pro, Session Drummer, and RXP files on a different drive. If I ever have to reinstall is it possible to just install the vst stuff and not the content?

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What I would like to know is can you do a fresh install and not have it unpack all the content that you already have on your system. In my case I have all my Dim Pro, Session Drummer, and RXP files on a different drive. If I ever have to reinstall is it possible to just install the vst stuff and not the content?

Yes, you can choose what is installed.

Not trying to hijack the thread but is there a comprehensive guide to uninstall...
 
I would like to get rid of everything so I could get a "clean" install
 
tia

Yeah, I just uninstalled X1 a couple of hours ago and the registry was still riddled with Sonar stuff.
I deleted as much as I figured was safe to remove, but I didn't remove everything.
There were also several folders remaining that I deleted afterwards.

here is the same thing Bristol just posted but with the correct command lines and some other info. 
back up your registry dude, it only takes one mistake and backing up your registry takes 2 minutes.
besides, who doesn't want a good back of their registry :) 

For a clean installation of SONAR X2 please try the following:
 
1) Completely un-install SONAR from your computer. This is normally done from Start | Programs | Cakewalk. This will not remove any of your project files or audio data.
 
2) Next you will want to open the Run Command
 
            a) In Windows Vista and 7 this can be done by holding down the ‘windows’ key and pressing ‘r’   
            b) In Windows 8 this can be done by holding down the ‘windows’ key and pressing ‘r’ the typing in CMD in the message box/press enter  
  
 
3) At the prompt type regedit and click OK.
 
***Backup your Registry before making edits - you do this by clicking the File menu, Export Registry File.
 
4) Now delete the following Registry keys:
 
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Cakewalk Music Software\SONAR Producer\X2
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Cakewalk Music Software\SONAR Producer\X2
 
*Please note that this will remove any effects presets and key bindings you may have made in Cakewalk. You can back these up separately if you like, using Options|Key Bindings, Tools|SONAR Plug-in Manager, and Options|Colors.  Hit F1 in these views for detailed instructions on how to do this.
 
*go to C/Cakewalk content/SONAR X2 Producer.(the SONAR X2 Producer folder has all your track templates, Cal scripts, project templetes, pro channel presets and other things you might want to look at before reinstalling incase you want to back those up
 
5) Open the 'Run' command again.
 
6) Copy and paste the following into the prompt:
 
%appdata%\Cakewalk
 
7) This will open your Cakewalk Application Data folder, right-click on the SONAR folder and choose rename.
 
8) Rename this folder SONAR X2 Backup.
 
9) Open the 'Run' command again and type msconfig Click OK and then click on the Startup tab at the upper right of the window that opens.
 
10) Uncheck all items listed, click OK, then restart your computer. You can always recheck those items again at a later time.
 
11) Then reinstall SONAR. Make sure to have any virus scanners disabled on installation. It is not required or recommended to turn off any windows services.
 
 

Paul P


Charlie :

"9) Open the 'Run' command again and type msconfig Click OK and then click on the Startup tab at the upper right of the window that opens.

10) Uncheck all items listed, click OK, then restart your computer. You can always recheck those items again at a later time. "

Why would this be necessary ? Sonar doesn't have any startup services on my system.

What would be the point of removing any other service that the user usually runs at startup ?

that's a good question paul, if you write an email to cakewalk im sure they can answer all your questions.
(these instructions are straight from tech support)
 
but if you really desire to know,
 
1)let me explain how virus's work, some malicious software are linked to your windows start up.
thus when booting the computer the virus starts automatically blocking you from installing any anti virus to remove the virus.
thus blocking you from installing anything.
 
2) some anti virus such as Norton 360 is very difficult to just turn off, sure you can disable the all the shields but there is always a
another hidden scan linked to start up(as I learned from spending an hour on the phone with Norton's Tech support)
that's why you need to download the "power eraser" to remove Norton from your system
therefor, following the instructions from cakewalk "Turn off your anti-virus".
 
3) there are a few other reasons as well
http://forum.cakewalk.com/fb.ashx?m=1862515

Paul P


Charlie :

"9) Open the 'Run' command again and type msconfig Click OK and then click on the Startup tab at the upper right of the window that opens.

10) Uncheck all items listed, click OK, then restart your computer. You can always recheck those items again at a later time. "

Why would this be necessary ? Sonar doesn't have any startup services on my system.

What would be the point of removing any other service that the user usually runs at startup ?

just an fyi startup programs in windows 8 are now handled through the task manager.

swamp,
that is good to know though, and a lot easier than previous versions

2 registry entries are not really that much,the other step is saving you presets.

more than half of those steps are just basic steps like "open Command prompt"
or  "hold down windows key plus + R", exc.

almost every program leaves behind traces in the registry.
I wouldn't blame the installer.

I do agree with you about uninstall software though, I use it for everything, I use ur uninstaller.
though ive heard good things about revo.

joden


Personally I never use them....I am pretty cool with tweaking the registry, and once you learn the "usual suspects" for where this stuff gets left, it's pretty straightforward.

btw Chuck, great tutorial for registry newbs too...bravo! Well written, and more importantly - correct!!

Cheers

missed this, thank you joden.
 
most of that is from cakewalks tech support, I just tweaked a few lines and explained the process of why start up services need to be disabled.
 
thanks again for taking note :)

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