Plug-Ins Load Every Time PT8 is Opened

[melody nelson]

I've been using Pro Tools 8 for about a year now and never had this problem until I had my computer wiped and restored to factory settings by Staples Business Depot, where it was under warranty.

I've installed Pro Tools 8 and updated to 8.0.4 (which I hadn't done before, I was only running 8.0.1). However, every time I turn on my computer (I'm using Windows Vista) and open Pro Tools, it re-loads the plug-ins, taking 4-6 minutes. If I close PT and reopen it without shutting the computer off, it loads quickly and as it used to. It had always loaded extremely fast before, but since coming back from the tech there seems to be a problem.

Once the program is open there are no problems, everything works and runs fine.

Thanks!

Also, I read somewhere that Quicktime helps with this - I've updated it to the latest version and still no luck.

[jmitchell1532]

Are you talking about when you boot PT, the plug-in load times are high during the splash screen? I'm pretty sure that depending on how many/what kind of plugs you have, (Waves usually takes a bit to load) it is a normal occurance.

[TCM]

Originally Posted by jmitchell1532

.... it is a normal occurrence.

Yep.

[Benoni]

Originally Posted by TCM

Yep.

Double Yep.

But 4 -6 minutes is crazy.

Are you running old plug ins? Old plugs, especially Waves will add a couple minutes to your start up, but I've never seen 6 full minutes. Have you timed this out, or is it an estimate?

[melody nelson]

I just timed this and it took 4:46 to open the first time, so it's really closer to 5 minutes. I'm just using the default plug-ins. Before, any time I opened Pro Tools, it was completely up and running within half a minute, so it's unusual for me to wait now. Am I just gonna have to get used to it?

[Benoni]

Originally Posted by melody nelson

I just timed this and it took 4:46 to open the first time, so it's really closer to 5 minutes. I'm just using the default plug-ins. Before, any time I opened Pro Tools, it was completely up and running within half a minute, so it's unusual for me to wait now. Am I just gonna have to get used to it?

Well if you had the PC restored to "Factory State" then you probably need to re-do the Optimizations for Vista.
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/self...p?DocId=211077

They are pretty much the same as the Windows 7 optimizations.

Avid Windows 7 Optimizations Video Playlist - YouTube

Be sure to run as admin.

and you may want to post a Sandra Report

- Please - Use SiSoftware's Sandra Lite application to generate a full system profile:

CLICK HERE---->Sandra Report<----CLICK HERE


Under SiSoftware Sandra, click on "Download & Buy" to download the FREE Sandra Lite version or purchase other versions.
After installing Sandra, click on the 'Hardware' tab and run the 'Computer Overview', then copy and paste into your post here on the
DUC.
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