joeb1cannoli
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windows 8 upgrade question
I upgraded my laptop that I don't use for audio to Windows 8 by downloading the upgrade from MS and installing right over my old OS. It was a very easy transition
Is this safe to do with my DAW computer or do I need to do a clean install?
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backwoods
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/21 20:50:49
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I went over-the-top to win8 from win7 64bit with no issues.
I moved my waves licenses to the cloud before doing so.
Your mileage may vary so goodluck!
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joeb1cannoli
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/21 21:05:40
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Thanks backwoods, I think I'll give it a try. It will be a good chance to test out my Acronis purchase if something goes wrong 
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Maarkr
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/21 21:45:04
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check your focusrite drivers for Win 8... my saffire pro 24 does not have Win 8 drivers on their site yet and they don't guarantee it.
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joeb1cannoli
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/21 23:48:37
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The saffire mix control 3.01 drivers are on the Focusrite site. Dated 12/19/2012.
I'm installing Widows 8 right now. I'll keep you posted
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/22 00:31:29
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I upgraded my "utility" computer to Windows 8 over the top of a Windows 7 installation. Something went wrong. First it started OK but after while there were a lot of problems, some crashes and then a totall refusal to start, I think caused by an incompatible application. In the end I used the recovery option to take it right back to virtually a clean install. Since then its been fine.
So proceed with caution.
I don't have the option to do any thing but a clean install on my DAW as I am on Vista, but even if I was on WIN 7 I think I would go for a clean installation.
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joeb1cannoli
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/22 00:41:04
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The install is done. I updated the Focusrite stuff. I just fired up X2 and played a project perfectly.
I'm tired and I'm going to sleep. I'll test it out some more in the AM.
Thank you all for your input.
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/22 00:50:45
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Delete the windows.old folder on the C drive after you upgrade. Sometimes it takes up a lot of space. Just make sure you don't need anything in there from your old install.
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joeb1cannoli
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/23 12:15:36
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The only glitch so far is that my UAD2 stopped working. Device manager exposed that my USB 3 PCIe card driver was hosed. I uninstalled that and restarted my PC and both the USB and uad came back and work fine. Just ordered a touch screen
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Jim Roseberry
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/23 15:51:59
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FWIW, You *can* do an upgrade install of Win8, but (obviously) it's best to start with a fresh/clean install.
Otherwise, you're inviting potential issues...
Some folks will tell you this isn't possible with an upgrade disc. It *is* possible, you just have to make a registry tweak prior to authorizing Win8.
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joeb1cannoli
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Re:windows 8 upgrade question
2012/12/23 17:28:51
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I considered a clean install but the thought of having to re-install all of my plugins dissuaded me.
If I end up with issues,I'll go that route.
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