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2016/04/23 10:45:05 (permalink)

Clean Install Registry question

SONAR 2015 Clean Install document suggests deleting the following registry key before re-installing SONAR:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Cakewalk Music Software\SONAR\<Platinum/Professional/Artist>
I have SONAR Platinum
My question is:  Do I delete the entire "...\SONAR\Platinum" folder, the entire ...\SONAR" folder or is there a specific file?  
There are a bunch of files in the "...\SONAR\Platinum" folder.  E.g. 64BitMixing (Type: REG_DWORD)
Is the folder considered a "Registry Key"?  
I'm assuming since they didn't specify a specific file name, I delete the entire folder?
post edited by martinv - 2016/04/23 11:09:53

SONAR Platinum 2016.03 (22.3.0.71), Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1) 64-bit, 6.1, build: 7601 (x64) CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9300 @ 2.50GHz.  RAM:6142 MB total.  Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 Firewire, NVIDIA Geforce 210, 3-monitors via HDMI& DVI, 3rd monitor is via active splitter from main monitor.
 
 
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    Re: Clean Install Registry question 2016/04/23 11:24:40 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Zargg71 2016/04/23 15:00:21
    The idea behind a "clean" install is to have the new installation "think" this is the first time it's ever been installed in this machine. One of the first things a software installer does is check the registry to confirm this is the case. 
     
    So your best bet is to obliterate any files that are associated with Cakewalk/ Sonar. 
     
    It goes without saying that all your personal project files and any 3rd party VST plug ins are all backed up to a DATA drive somewhere. 
     
    Ultimately you install a new hard drive and OS, that's a squeaky clean install.  

    Johnny V  
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