Moving from 12.8.3 to 2019.12

[dg27]

I've been holding on to Window 7 for as long as I could (which is why I'm still on PT 12.8.3).

Next week I plan to take the plunge and move to Win 10 Pro. After that I'll install PT 2019.12.

Should I anticipate any compatibility issues with sessions created in 12.8.3?

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by dg27

I've been holding on to Window 7 for as long as I could (which is why I'm still on PT 12.8.3).

Next week I plan to take the plunge and move to Win 10 Pro. After that I'll install PT 2019.12.

Should I anticipate any compatibility issues with sessions created in 12.8.3?

Other than possibly missing plugins there shouldn't be issues. Make absolutely sure you have a backup of your working system BEFORE going to Windoze 10. And disconnect that backup drive so it doesn't possibly get corrupted during the W10 install.

[dg27]

Originally Posted by musicman691

Other than possibly missing plugins there shouldn't be issues.

I have installation files for all 3rd-party plugins, all very orderly in folders with license keys if applicable.

Regarding Avid-provided plugins, are there plugins that were provided in PT 12 that are not provided in the 2019 versions?

Originally Posted by musicman691

Make absolutely sure you have a backup of your working system BEFORE going to Windoze 10.

I run Acronis 3X per week on different internal and external drives, so I'm covered there.

Originally Posted by musicman691

And disconnect that backup drive so it doesn't possibly get corrupted during the W10 install.

Wouldn't have though of that--thanks. I've actually read that you should disconnect all other drives when installing W10.

[EGS]

Originally Posted by dg27

I have installation files for all 3rd-party plugins...

I suggest NOT installing those, but rather be sure to install the latest/greatest versions of all plugs. Typically, just go to each company's site and DL the latest versions. The latest AVID plugs are also available to DL. A few months ago I updated Win 7 to 10, got the current PTools, and all current plug versions ---> works!!!

[JFreak]

It should be a no-brainer to download fresh plugin installers

[dg27]

Thanks for the plugin suggestions.

I've got a lot of downloading to do...

[dg27]

Originally Posted by EGS

I suggest NOT installing those, but rather be sure to install the latest/greatest versions of all plugs. Typically, just go to each company's site and DL the latest versions. The latest AVID plugs are also available to DL. A few months ago I updated Win 7 to 10, got the current PTools, and all current plug versions ---> works!!!

Thanks SO MUCH for suggesting this. I've started going to sites and I'm seeing that most of mine are outdated.

[EGS]

Originally Posted by dg27

Thanks SO MUCH for suggesting this. I've started going to sites and I'm seeing that most of mine are outdated.

Outdated plugs can cause problems ...