If plug-ins disappeared and did not return, that means the scanner could not find them after cleaning out the VST inventory in the registry. Most likely due to the path not being specified in Preferences > File > VST Settings. If X2 cannot see them, X3 won't either. Moving most VSTs plug-ins from one folder to another, while not necessary, usually is not a problem as long as the VST scanner is run after the move. IIRC the Glaceverb and Kjaerhus plug-ins fall into the easily moved category.

Edited - answered my own question
Bob Bone
 

Guys,
 
So can this only be solved by a Windows re-install?
 
Can I not start from scratch with Sonar only?
 
Thanks
M

I wouldn't.
 
it's a more painful process but to start with a freshly formatted hard drive is, in my opinion, a great way to get a lean DAW setup.
 
One word of caution, make sure you back up EVERYTHING you need to an external drive somewhere, as some of your older plugins might not be available to download anymore, such as the Kjaerhus suite.
 
A shame, as they were great plugs but unless I'm mistaken, you can't get hold of these.

Eventually, I do want a fresh Windows install on my laptop, but was looking for a quicker fix for the time-being if at all possible.
I also have a new PC arriving in January.
 
I have backups of all my plug-ins including Kjaerhus :-)
M

So, I'll uninstall X1 then X2 - anything else to clean up properly?
Then do I start with X3 afresh and work backwards through X2, X1, 8 and even older for ProChannel settings and older Cake synths that I might need?
 
Thanks!
M

...and what settings are worth backing up and restoring these days? Does AUD.INI still exist somewhere now and Key bindings etc.?
 
Thanks
M