I downloaded what looks like Platinum Sonar_Platinum_UP1_Setup_21.1.0.38.001.exe.part I can't install this file what am I missing?

Do you usually allow SONAR to install in the default locations? If so, download and install the Command Center https://www.cakewalk.com/Command-Center. It is the easiest and fastest way to install the new SONAR.

Hi Bmog you may find this post useful too. http://forum.cakewalk.com...-a-Guide-m3183900.aspx

A comment about the learning curve - with the membership program, introducing new features sequentially over time rather than in one huge update should make it easier to keep up with new features.
 
Also I'm biased in favor of the additional content you get because I was involved in creating a lot of it, but several people have commented on how much like the new amps and FX chains...so I don't think I'm alone.
 
I also think Dan Gonzalez's new IRs for REmatrix are very useful additions. There are some great room sounds in there.

I upgraded.  So should you.  Obedience is Honor.

John
Hi Bmog you may find this post useful too. http://forum.cakewalk.com...-a-Guide-m3183900.aspx

I am going through a mock install on my laptop so the defaults will be fine on my main system not much. If we change path locations in preference will CC have an issue with that?

I am truly happy I upgraded. My only complaints have to do with the CCC. I would like to have a way to define paths from within it and I wish it would recognize previous installs of soft synths. I'm sure Cake will develop the installer further to address these issues.
 
Rocky

BMOG
I am going through a mock install on my laptop so the defaults will be fine on my main system not much. If we change path locations in preference will CC have an issue with that?

No and there is a setting page (click the gear in the upper right to access) in C3 to change vst and installer locations. The folder preferences in SONAR do not affect installation at all.

Going through the install on my laptop and I keep getting the following error message on various files " An error has occurred while trying to rename a file in the destination directory.  Movefile failed code32.  The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process. Abort, Retry, Ignore I press Ignore and it goes a little further but message appears again.  Is this a problem? Concern about this not a good showing for the first time in installing Platinum.  Also to add nothing else is running besides CC so i am not sure why the files would be in used???

It can't be a good thing. First report of this type. Is a virus scanner running? Might want to call support tomorrow.