How do I back out of X2a back to X2?

I am just having too many little things continually pop up with X2a.
I think it is time to go back a step.
Short of doing a restore of my entire system to a backup point taken just before the X2a
upgrade, is there an easier way?
 
Thanks
 
Dave

Doesn't the install of a newer version place a copy of the old .exe in a special folder somewhere?

All you have to do is rename it and drag it back to your working folder.

Sorry to be a bit vague, but this is from memory.

No - reverting from X2a back to X2 involves more than just renaming the sonarpdr.exe file.

There are other inter-connected changes to other components.

In my opinion, the best way to go back to X2 would be to completely uninstall X2a, including removal of roaming data, registry keys, and such - there have been other threads that cover the exact process of doing this - I believe Britol_Jonesey has put them up a few times.

After the complete removal of all things X2a (no need to remove plugins and that sort of thing, I am only speaking of the main program), install X2, and you should be fine.

Bob Bone

Here is a link to a forum thread with complete removal instructions for X1 (would be the same for X2)L

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2437932

Obviously substitute X2 for X1, the instructions are a few posts down in the thread.

Bob Bone

just occured to me, I still have version 8 and X1 as installed software on
my machine.
Assuming it might be prudent to remove these as well?

Oh yes - make sure all of your new install is done by running "As Administrator"



Do you use the Dim Pro synth? If so, what version?

If you're on 1.2 then there's an update to 1.5. Removing 1.2 MIGHT screw up any projects referencing it.
If you want there's a detailed instruction somewhere for completely removing DP

Good calls, all.

You can certainly leave prior versions of Sonar in place, unless you are out of room on your hard drive.  Each version installs to its own set of folders, although I am not 100% sure on the AUD.INI file (there may be just one of those, can't remember, but anyways prior versions being on your system will be fine).

Doing an uninstall and re-install are not risky - just make sure you are careful when deleting the registry keys (do not delete the wrong ones, and don't run your fingers across the keyboard in a fit of sneezing).

It is important to run the install as Administrator - and I mean specifically right-clicking and choosing Run as Administrator - even if you are already an administrator.

Bob Bone

yeah the plugins that were already in place from previous versions that would get wacked are one of those pain points to consider.
Pantheon is widely used in my projects too.

@Jonsey - yes I use Dim Pro. At 1.5 currently. I shouldn't need to do anything with that after doing the un-install re-install though since it is a
separate product, right?

Running as administrator, good point.

As I think through this, I am considering the option of just going back to X1
since it is still on my machine.
Wait it out until a fix comes out for X2 that addresses some of the issues.
I can live without many of the X2 features, especially lanes.....
Love the idea, not so much with the reality of using them.

So thanks again for all the input on this.
Lots of effort involved so not a decision to be taken lightly.

dxp