Kenny, I believe the issue is because your offline computer is running XP service pack 2. MC6 requires XP service pack 3.  There are substantial differences between SP2 or below and SP3.
 
The good news is SP3 is available on CD or as a download at Microsoft's website.  I would be sure to get it before next month when Microsoft stops supporting XP.  You may also be able to get SP3 through eBay or a computer service center.
 
Jim Fogle

Sorry, I guess brain was not engaged in my first post. I see now (which I should have seen then) that you said it was made for XP or Vista.
Duh!
 

Guitarhacker
I worked from a DL copy on MC6. 
 
Tech support should be getting back to you shortly. Let us know what they recommend and if it works.

Herb, 
problem solved thanks for trying to help me out 
 
Kenny

Beagle
Kenny - IME this might be a problem with security settings.  XP is not nearly as bad as Vista regarding security settings, but it still could be the problem. 
 
first make sure you have all virus scanning programs disabled during the installation.  they can interfere, especially Norton (which I despise).
 
if that doesn't work, I'd try starting your computer in SAFE MODE and then try to install the program there.

Hi Reece , 
 thanks for sharing a possible solution …I got it up and running 
 
Kenny

pigwart12
Hi Kenny---Following in Beagle's train of thought----Did you uninstall all the Cakewalk software before you tried to re-install it? Just a thought!         
 
Keith

Keith, 
I never got to the point where anything installed …it all just unpacked …it's all good now.
 
Kenny

spacealf
Well, if it is made for XP then it should install   mmmmmmmmmmm...........................
MC4 was the last version I installed for myself in XP, but I rather have the DVD or CD whatever the disk is.
I have Sonar 7 also which was no problem, either one.Ya, if there is an anti-virus then that should be off while downloading and installing actually. If you have updates, perhaps you need Service Pack 3 for XP and XP support ends by April 2014. So if you do not have that, I would install it, because I had all the updates and not the same software and disk but no problem at all installing the ones I have.
 
You can get up the status after connecting local network and see if any thing weird is downloading while just sitting at the website for the download (and also Microsoft updates you may want to disable real-time protection while that is going on.
 
If you have the anti-virus real-time protection off, I doubt if you will see anything coming across the Internet at either download website as long as it is not another download website but the actual websites.
I never have, and sometimes that has to be done to insure that the software downloaded successfully.
The most you may see is a few bits downloading to acknowledge that you are still on the website even if sitting there and when downloading a few bits to keep track of your computer being on the server to them. That is normal.
 
Certain anti-virus programs may interfere with downloads, so even Microsoft says when downloading Windows Updates to turn off the real-time protection. Depends on which anti-virus program.
 
 

spacealf, 
Yes it did install ….I did have to go to Microsoft and update to service pack 3 ….also  a bunch of other updates.
that was the problem .
I had this computer built for me , and back in it's day it wasn't cutting edge , it was solid upper middle of the road ….
I'm  one of those guys that never put his DAW on the net and this thing has outlived 3 other desktops and a lap top …..I'm fond of my baby ….
thanks for helping out 
 
Kenny
 
Kenny
 

jimfogle
Kenny, I believe the issue is because your offline computer is running XP service pack 2. MC6 requires XP service pack 3.  There are substantial differences between SP2 or below and SP3.
 
The good news is SP3 is available on CD or as a download at Microsoft's website.  I would be sure to get it before next month when Microsoft stops supporting XP.  You may also be able to get SP3 through eBay or a computer service center.
 
Jim Fogle

Hi Jim, 
when I saw your post earlier today I said to myself this is probably the reason I'm having all theses issues with the installation .
The actual link that I ordered MC6 didn't really have the system requirements listed ….it's no big thing
I'm sure the whole time it was out front as a Music Creator version the system specs would come up ….
I took your advice and updated my offline computer to SP3 . apparently that was the problem ….
after updating all my stuff, MC6 installed with out incident
it's a cool little program …I like it ….
 
thank you for helping me out 
 
Kenny
 
 

spacealf
Sorry, I guess brain was not engaged in my first post. I see now (which I should have seen then) that you said it was made for XP or Vista.
Duh!
 

spacealf , 
 
it's all good ….
 
Kenny

Kenny, glad you got that worked out.
SP3 really seasoned XP, and played a big part in its longevity.
On somewhat of a side note, check the thermal paste between the CPU and the heat sink.
That had all baked out of mine and was ultimately what did the old girl in. After 10 years of outstanding service, the P4 cooked itself to death. P4's are famous for running hot. Don't let it sneak up on you like I did.

I recall having to do that as well.... glad you nailed it down.... I had forgotten about that detail....
 
It was on my custom built DAW.... I installed XP pro from a disk ...IIRC it came with SP2 and I needed to grab SP3 and install it.