I downloaded what looks like Platinum Sonar_Platinum_UP1_Setup_21.1.0.38.001.exe.part I can't install this file what am I missing?

Hi Bmog you may find this post useful too. http://forum.cakewalk.com...-a-Guide-m3183900.aspx

I upgraded.  So should you.  Obedience is Honor.

I am truly happy I upgraded. My only complaints have to do with the CCC. I would like to have a way to define paths from within it and I wish it would recognize previous installs of soft synths. I'm sure Cake will develop the installer further to address these issues.
 
Rocky

Going through the install on my laptop and I keep getting the following error message on various files " An error has occurred while trying to rename a file in the destination directory.  Movefile failed code32.  The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process. Abort, Retry, Ignore I press Ignore and it goes a little further but message appears again.  Is this a problem? Concern about this not a good showing for the first time in installing Platinum.  Also to add nothing else is running besides CC so i am not sure why the files would be in used???

scook
It can't be a good thing. First report of this type. Is a virus scanner running? Might want to call support tomorrow.

Active turning off the virus protection install went smooth. I must say after all the good information I am glad I did the upgrade. Testing on my laptop has been successful and I can see how taking advantage of the new tools will help me create the music I want. Thankful to everyone that gave input and help me get off the fence, now to mention for a $125 

I have now installed Platinum on my main system, the installation was flawless BUT opening projects took a while to open, Platinum has crashed twice with me using Kontakt 5 as a simple instrument when trying to make modifications to 8 Dio strings that I am using. An to add one audio dropout while makings changes in Kontakt also, should I be concerned any tips welcomed.  I am learning CC Automation and just trying to assign the Dynamics knob of 8 Dio Adagietto causes Audio dropout anybody know why? Oh yeah I amlost forgot I have my projects saved on a different drive Platinum gave me a nasty gram saying project was invalid, I manually open the project from my D drive will this be a problem going forward?  Not feeling that warm an fuzzy at the moment

My projects are on my D drive and Platinum wants them on the C drive

John

Fabio Rubato
Well, I was excited...until I tried to install it and received a blue screen because of some conflict with bdfsfltr - which appears to be a part of my virus connection. So I could only install it in Safe Mode. Even then, Plt continues to crash and stop working - apparently it doesn't like Melodyne or at times my Roland Quad drivers - but also for other 'unknown' issues. So now, if I want to update, it has to be via Safe Mode - even disabling virus still gets me a nice blue screen. 
 
It's slow to open projects as well and really apart from midi manipulation improvements and the rematrix solo, there's not much in it for me. X3e continues to be my 'go to' DAW as it rarely if at all crashes and loads projects quickly.
 
If I had to do it over again, I'd probably just try the monthly payment option, as by now, I would have cancelled it...just sits on my system now as I won't touch it anymore...rather spend my time making music than stuffing around with Plt. Big waste of time and money for me.
 
Just my experience of it. So I'm not going to try to convince you to upgrade. I would advise you rather to try the monthly option if it's still available;

It seems to me that your virus setup is the problem. Most people use MS essentials or some non conflicting protection. Some do without and have their machines offline. I suppose what is a priority to you is not one I have. I much rather be able to run my programs without trouble. But thats just me.  

I've followed this through and uninstalled IOBit malware and 'advanced system care' and installed MEssentials...and that did the trick. Updates via CC working now without that dreaded BSOD. Thanks heaps for the suggestion...now if only Melodyne VST will update to the 2.1.2 version...one step at a time I suppose.