[andyc007]

Hi Guys,

ProTools 10.3.2 appears to work flawlessly on Windows 8 (RTM / Retail). Not sure why the fuss.. The trick is just permissions and compatibility mode for installing DLLs.

To install, follow the steps below from a CLEAN system... Don't upgrade from 8 or 9!! And with Windows 8, you're strongly advised to start from clean - Not a Windows 7 upgrade!! Permissions problems will plague you!

1. Simply open the "Pro Tools Installer" install folder (NOT the menu executable).
2. Change the SETUP.exe file's Compatibility to "compatibility mode for Windows 7"
3. Change the Run mode to - Run as "Administrator"
4. Run the installer!
5. Once the installer has finished, install your drivers (in my case Factory 003) in the same way BEFORE you try and run ProTools. ie. Change the compatibility to Windows 7 and Run as Administrator before running any of the driver installers!
6. Download and do the same thing for the latest iLok drivers and client software (change compatibility AND run as administrator).
7. Go to the ProTools Application icon that's now installed - and repeat the same process. Change compatibility and Run as Administrator BEFORE you try running it...
8. NOW you should be able to run ProTools 10 happily on Windows 8.
9. Assuming this all works, repeat the above process with your plugins.. I have tested the latest versions from iZotope and Waves - and they seem fine! Do the usual Windows optimisations.. Turn off screensaver.. Check DEP is still on etc.
10. Enjoy ProTools on Windows 8..

Cheers
Andy C