Complete and udder meltdown!  Sonar Platinum wont even open. It's stuck on the opening logo.  Endless spinning circle.  I tried uninstalling platinum in command center, which apparently I did, but there it sits in command center activated and ready to go.  But when I click on it...nothing.  Professional and Artist are both there..but they only run in demo mode  (I guess because my subscription is *platinum*)  what a nightmare.  I hope my files are ok.  Any suggestions?  Should I uninstall command center?!!!  what a PIA that would be.  TIA

Are you uptodate with latest CCC? If not download that.

Did you try rolling back a version or 2?

Before anything you should uninstall the demo versions.

Your files are okay. SONAR doesn't go around erasing files for amusement , especially if you can't open it.
 
Sounds like you did a partial install or uninstall. But, we need more info. Did SONAR ever work? If so, did you roll back to a version that worked? Do you have anti-virus stuff active that freaks out when it sees something that's working on a system level? Which version did you actually buy? Have you tried removing the demos and installing simply the product for which you have a license?
 
There's a solution, you just haven't found it yet...first it's necessary to define the problem.

Oh I'm sure it's my fault, no doubt about that.  But all the other daws are idiot proof :D  Last night I was absolutely stunned by how great and useful audiosnap is.  Anyways..I'll figure it out.  I think I'll just download ccc and start over.  

Doesn't make sense. Why CCC?

Try a windows system restore.

Your title is both inaccurate and insulting...and NO DAW is idiot proof. I sometimes say or post stupid or poorly worded things but out of respect change these lapses in good judgement. You should do the same...edit your ridiculous title and some of the absurd statements.

This forum is full of caring sonar users who give of their time to help folks out and identify issues and solutions...

Have you tried manually running the latest update? It will be located in whatever directory you have set in CCC.
 
And OMG......not everyone is screaming about Sonar😠

David,
 
Even though hyperbola has been mainstreamed in what passes for modern discourse it has not been shown to been effective in providing solutions.
 
If there are idiot proof DAWs available I am neither aware of them, nor in need of them. I defer to your ability to identify them.
 
Many here work with this product with few if any issues, other than an odd bobble here and there. I keep a relatively clean computer and don't get fancy with custom installs and the like. I pay close attention to maintaining drivers and the like. When I do run into an issue I look to the configuration first and Sonar second.
 
I reviewed you posts here and you do seem to have had a rocky road, new hardware (computer and audio interface. Your experience is not normal not typical typical to mine.
 
The participants here are helpful and enthusiastic. Take advantage of them, not pot shots.
 
There have been issues that are caused by the engineering in the software, most seem to be issues with the compute environments. This is the reason I choose to look to my configuration first when I hit a problem. DAWs are complicated beasts that run 3rd party software in the form of plugins and drivers. They also support 3rd party hardware of an amazing variety. It is unlikely they would be good for idiots.
 
Sorry for the rant, I have been frustrated in the past and I am sure you are, but I don't think "everyone" is screaming. I urge you to resit the urge.
 
Jerry

I don't know if were screaming so much as were just sort of murmuring anymore.