Recent Windows Updates?

  I use a Win 7 workstation as well, and I made it through I think 9 patches this time around, and as soon as I restarted and waited patiently for it to do its "configuring updates" thing, I was right back into my latest project fine. I do not see any reports of any bad patches. However this thread is always important to keep in mind, because all of us who have our DAW networked because of some applications needing that status for licensing etc, are always at the mercy of MS and its constant patch updates. I would so love to have a truly isolated DAW that has no need for internet access. There are so many pros and cons though. I like being able to finish a project, export the audio, produce the MP3, jump on my 2 websites and upload it, all from the DAW and lose very little time.... but there's a price we all pay for having to run on a Windows platform and keep dealing with the patch nonsense.

  Ray: wow, that's severe. You may want to go to your System Restore options and see if you can roll your system back a day or two (if you don't have any important new files created since), and then try again to update the patches. alternatively, you can try going to your Control panel, programs and updates, and uninstall the last several periods worth of patches (go by the dates of install), and then reboot, and again try adding them back in after a clean start.

I loaded the same project just now, without any problems. Strange, hopefully it was just a fluke!

Not having shut-down from a previous update can result in not installing new updates.

No notice is given by windows updates when the computer needs to be powered-off. Just the little shield on the shutdown button.

This is way stupid.


AND:::: immediately disable auto updates. This should be set to manual only.

My wife experienced the same problem with her laptop. The configuring failed for three days before she told me what was going on. Simply, on Windows 7, go into system and security, check for Windows updates and manually install the updates one by one. It is time consuming, but it solved the problem. Everything downloaded and configured fine. You just have to do it one update at a time. I have no idea why.

I loaded up Sonar after I booted up with the new updates. My computer actually got up of it's little pedestal and attacked me! I guess that's what I get for updating. ;-p

Michael Five


why anyone lets microsoft make changes to a stable DAW system is beyond me. The more important stability is, the more important disabling updates is. Same for connecting to the interweb.

Because I have precisely 2 PhDs. One in maths, one in music and one in computer engineering :)


Jokes aside... I did study music but as far as computers are concerned, I know how to switch it on, click on the taskbar to fire up my X1 and hopefully make some decent sounds come out.


I thought that keeping a computer system up-to-date was a good thing. But now that you guys are saying your DAWs are off the web, I'm gonna do the same.


So I guess you update your software / plugins by downloading them from another computer and then transfer them on a USB stick to your DAW and you're good to go, right?

Tkrain


My recording DAW downstairs gets NO updates. Stripped down, all that's on it is Sonar and the Line6 support programs. Means I gotta transfer projects upstairs for mixing and getting them on the web, but nothing slows down my recording computer.

Ditto.


I wouldn't let Microsoft disturb a working, stable DAW environment.

Sam, sorry to come off like a jerk about it. Appreciate your sense of humor. Myself, I do mostly shuttle things on a usb drive to the daw, but I think what Tom Riggs suggests makes at least as much sense. I just hate dealing with technical problems, so I try to only make changes when I really need something to change. It's a wonder I'm not still on version 3 or so. Though I am on 7 still (with x1 loaded and liking it). I don't have too many problems, though. With the computer that is. I struggle perpetually to produce any good music.... :)

rjt


I didn't try opening Sonar yesterday after the updates, but the updates did not take on my computer. Virtually every one "failed" even after I tried installing several times. It certainly could be an update thing.

Yes, I had this happen to me as well.  After tracking down the failure codes, it appears to have failed because some files were in use and could not be updated.  After I did a "clean restart" and rebooted a second time they all installed correctly.  Here's what "Help" says about updating after a clean restart.
 
Click the Start button, type msconfig in the search box, and then click msconfig.exe. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
On the General tab, click Selective startup, and then clear the Load startup items check box.
Click Services, click Hide all Microsoft services, and then click Disable all.
Click OK, and then click Restart.
Open Windows Update
In the left pane, click Check for updates, and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.
If any updates are found, click Install updates. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Once updates are installed, restart your computer. Click the Start button, type msconfig in the search box, and then click msconfig.exe. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
On the General tab, click Normal startup, click OK, and then click Restart.

...... if you have the luxury of 2 PC's or laptops.

Some of us make do with what we have.

That said, I have NEVER had a problem being connected all the time. And most resident programmes nowadays have a small footprint. Its a moot point as to them "sucking life out of your computer" !

Each to his/her own

Cheers,
Jerry

This was the only time I've ever had any issue with my DAW being on the internet, and it seems to have gone away after a restart.

Glad I could help. I never did understand what the problem was. I just stumbled onto the fix myself. I need to file this tidbit of info in what is left of my tired, old memory.LOL!

elsongs


I just fired up a new system a few days ago and have been working under Win7 Pro 64-bit for the first time. Does SP1 help or hurt things?

No issue with SP1. Should also keep other drivers updated too (graphic, motherboard).