Free Pro Tools Application - Delete Prefs/Database now V2.1

[DrFord]

I kinda agree with Tim. I haven't really had my HD system logn enough to need to trash my preferences. However I have had many cases when I need to delete all of the database files. That I feel is definately a cool thing to have. If someone could explain why they need to trash preferences for a new HD owner?

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[Craig F]

over time they can corrupt
also when updating software there can be conflicts between the old pref file and what the new version wants from the pref file

[postman56]

I've seem to be having freeze issues with my outputs in edit window, what preferences etc would these fall under to replace and clean-up?
Thanks for the Appl, I'l give it a try
Postman56

[musictycoon]

Originally Posted by JC925602

I have written a small application with 3 buttons to delete ProTools preferences and Digidesign Database.

Delete ProTools Pref and Database

The next version will include an Archive and Restore of the preferences.

JC

Is there one for WIn XP?

[Numi]

I am new to both mac and PT's..I have a white macbook(latestest revised edition) and latest version of PT's with the MBox 2. I have two quick questions..would it be wise for me to use this application right away after doing a fresh install of PT's? and if these files cause so much problems..why doesn't digidesign already have a feature like this built into their software to clean up and delete these problematic files? Seems simple to implement..

[JC925602]

Originally Posted by musictycoon

Is there one for WIn XP?

No, but digi have a Pro Tools Tech Support Folder that does the trash pref and databases.

Originally Posted by Numi

I am new to both mac and PT's..I have a white macbook(latestest revised edition) and latest version of PT's with the MBox 2. I have two quick questions..would it be wise for me to use this application right away after doing a fresh install of PT's? and if these files cause so much problems..why doesn't digidesign already have a feature like this built into their software to clean up and delete these problematic files? Seems simple to implement..

It's wise to use it to back up your working preferences just in case you have to trash them later.

Preferences file corruption is not unique to Digidesign, it's close tu universal. Problem burning a CD, could be the Finder preferences, weird beavior with your solitaire game, try the preference file, etc. Deleting preference file; I can't remember how many problems where solved with that.

JC

[rdolmat]

Originally Posted by JC925602

Deleting preference file; I can't remember how many problems where solved with that.

JC

A nagging wife?

[bongbonged]

Originally Posted by JC925602

I have written a small application with 3 buttons to delete ProTools preferences and Digidesign Database.

Delete ProTools Pref and Database

The next version will include an Archive and Restore of the preferences.

JC

Can you do one for Windows?

Thanks,
Bongbong

[DigiTechSupt]

Originally Posted by bongbonged

Can you do one for Windows?

Thanks,
Bongbong

We already have one for Windows:

Tech Support Folder

[Lumin]

Hey JC, is this app still good in PT8
Has anyone tried it?