NTSF file error when starting up pro tools m powered?

[EDM_CT]

I installed the software and I plug in my iLok and try to open the software but it gives me a warning saying something like "loss of plug in authorization key may occur...and it says drivers formatted with NTFS file name is too long more then 11 characters it says to rename NTFS volumes o a name with less then 11 characters" how do I fix this

[EDM_CT]

im running on windows 7 and im using a m audio profire 610 interface....can anyone help

[Dism]

Do you have any drives with names longer than 11 characters?

[EDM_CT]

how do I look up the drivers what folder and would renaming them damage anything

[Dism]

Originally Posted by EDM_CT

how do I look up the drivers what folder and would renaming them damage anything

Not drivers, drives.

Like your C: drive, or D: drive. If they have a long name, PT doesn't like it.

[tchalker]

I had the same problem and renamed an "E" drive to a shorter version than "System Reserved E:

[kflanagan]

Hi - there doesn't seem to be a reply about the problem with renaming drives (how? will it lose data?) to be able to activate my new protools express/mbox setup?

[JoelG]

No, you wont lose any information: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/w...rename-a-drive

Joel