Gerry 1943
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Windows 8 or 10
I am presently running Sonar X3 in Windows 7. No problem encountered.
However, I am thinking of upgrading my computer to the latest version which would be Windows 10.
Is Sonar X3 compatible, as would be any cakewalk software I am presently using, with Windows 10 or would I have to purchase
a whole new set of software?
Thanks for your replies.
Gerry
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microapp
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/28 20:52:52
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check out some of the posts in the Google search below. Some people have no problems Win 10 and X3. You may have some problems with Rapture,Z3ta2,CA2A plugins from X3. Not sure if you can get the fixed versions of the plugins with X3. https://www.google.com/se...p;biw=1173&bih=597
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/28 21:02:50
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☄ Helpfulby hockeyjx 2016/12/29 13:03:12
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Keano66
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/28 21:28:26
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☄ Helpfulby Soundwise 2016/12/29 13:03:28
I use Win 8.1. In fact, I have just done my annual OS reformat with a new 8.1 system. I did try Win 10. It's ok. But the downside was the update process. Windows 10 takes over your computer with it's updating process whereas 8.1 means you can update when you want (or not at all!). I have never had any trouble with Win 8.1. I will never go back to Windows 10 - I view it as a massive spying OS.
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karma1959
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/28 22:06:43
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☄ Helpfulby hockeyjx 2016/12/29 13:03:21
MS development is for Win10. If your audio card has Win10 drivers, not sure why you'd go with Win 8 at this point.
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Cactus Music
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/28 22:21:22
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You can't even buy Windows 8.1. Well there might be a few disks still on bottom shelves somewhere. I have the disk and I can use it again and again,,,,but,,, you have to authorize it once installed and that is ( Last time I checked) the same price as Windows 10. Windows 10 is still free for those who use assistive technologies.. cough,,, cough,, https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/accessibility/windows10upgrade So it's a no brainier. They were super helpfull when I used Chat to authorize a Windows 7 desktop. They used the W7 serial number I read off the side of the case. The download installer seems to hang at 99%. Hundereds of posts about it with no easy solution. so- Best to download the ISO image of Windows 10 and burn it to a DVD. The ISO copy containes both the Home and Pro version. So depends on which version of W7 you have.
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microapp
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/28 22:42:43
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You don't mention your audio hardware.
Make sure your hardware has drivers for Win 10 or win 8.1.
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KingsMix
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/29 09:13:54
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/29 12:52:57
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10, absolutely, but whit a clean install........... :-)
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/29 12:56:04
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I'd say if you plan to stick with X3, and Windows 7 is stable, why rock the boat? Windows 7 is supported until 2020 with security updates. The downside of that is there will be no more X3 updates or fixes (X3 is end of life), or support (other than the forum). But the best bet would be to jump on Platinum lifetime updates before Dec 31st. That way you can have a supported Sonar version for any Windows version that you choose now, or any that come down the chute in the future! 
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Soundwise
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/29 13:08:23
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Keano66
I use Win 8.1. In fact, I have just done my annual OS reformat with a new 8.1 system. I did try Win 10. It's ok. But the downside was the update process. Windows 10 takes over your computer with it's updating process whereas 8.1 means you can update when you want (or not at all!). I have never had any trouble with Win 8.1. I will never go back to Windows 10 - I view it as a massive spying OS.
My thoughts exactly! Windows 8.1 is very fast, smooth and trouble free.
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JonD
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/29 13:16:00
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Cactus Music
You can't even buy Windows 8.1. .
Of course you can. Plenty of legit, sealed old-stock packages on Ebay. Just make sure the seller has good feedback. That said, and even though I'm a happy Win 8.1 user (Win 10 too intrusive/quirky for my tastes), OP needs to do his own research and figure out what's best for his situation. Audio interface drivers, and the fact he's stopped at Sonar X3 being factors at the top of the list.
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hockeyjx
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/29 13:29:18
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#1 priority is making sure ALL of your hardware has Windows 10 drivers. This is your computer, audio interface and any other peripherals. If they don't, you could develop a lag because Windows 10 put the best driver IT thought was best. I've seen it happen.
If all of your stuff has Windows 10 drivers, it is a much better OS IMO.
On my studio computer, I am going to wait until my audio interface putzes out before I upgrade.
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Gerry 1943
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Re: Windows 8 or 10
2016/12/29 15:12:51
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Thank you all for your input.
Happy and Healthy New Year.
Gerry
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