After a bazillion attempts to transfer these presets, it finally just seemed to do it. I copied them once again, from the laptop to the other computer. Then I did this:
- Opened a session (64 bit version of 8.5) on the new computer
- Opened Plugin Manager
- Selected the Timeworks EQ from the list (in "VST Audio Effects")
- Clicked "Import", under "Cakewalk Plugin Presets"
- Selected the .SPP file I had exported
The presets showed up in the window!! I imported them, and it works now. I have no idea why it showed no presets before. I can't think of a thing I did differently.
Also, I tried this over a couple of days, so I did reboot the computers (both) a few times during the process. This time, after a few failures, it just worked. I hadn't rebooted or anything. Go figure...
--john