So I just received my 8.5Pro-X1Pro upgrade. Can I just register the X1 and then download the X2Pro, or do I have to do the full blown install of X1...just to uninstall in a few days to save HD space. If I can go the registration route, I can't find where to fill out the info on this site. Could someone please point me in the right direction.
 
Thanks
Kev
 

X2 is a full install, and is not in any way dependent on the presence of X1 on your system.

So - no need to install X1 first - meaning ff the upgrade to X1 qualifies you to get X2 then you can just go through the process of downloading and installing X2.  

I would imagine you have to register X1 though, so that the system knows what you are eligible for and all.

To register X1 without having to do it through the installation process, go to this link and complete and submit the form online: http://cakewalk.com/Register/default.aspx

Hope this answers your questions - please post any further questions and I will try to help, 

Bob Bone

Thanks Bob, thats what I wanted to hear. Any guess on the download time for X2?
Thanks again
Kev

It has a number of different parts -8 or 9 I think.  Some are bigger than others.  It will also depend on your download speed.

I think it took less than 30 minutes on my computer.  I just watched some TV while it was doing its thing.

Bob Bone

It took me over 30 hours. It reported 10 times slower speeds than downloads from elsewhere.

Never have I ever managed a 30min Sonar download.
 
Even at my place of work with a really fast connection, it took a working day.

Sorry - I have 105 mbps service.

I am SOOOO sorry for the stupid time I posted, which nobody else will likely be able to realize.

I think I was a bit brain dead when I posted that.

Bob Bone

PGS: use firefox to download it ! and it didn't take long here 45m

OK, I registered my X1Pro upgrade and received a product registration code, but when I go to the link to the X2Pro free upgrade...add to cart...proceed to check out, I get a message saying I need X1 to quilify. Does this mean I have to wait for the registered copy of X1 to show in my account before I can "proceed to check out"?

It took me less than 24 hours (I cheated, I had it shipped)!

Give Cakewalk tech support a call and they should be able to verify your qualifying and get you set up with X2.

Bob Bone