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[jaird]

I have been travelling for most of the year and just got back. I am currently running 7.1.1 and need to upgrade so I can use PT with the new OS's. I am just wondering can I just buy the PT8 upgrade and will it work, or do I need to buy the upgrades in between like 7.4 first?

[Dism]

It seems the common misconception going around is that PT8 is an "upgrade." I think Digi needs to stop using that word so often.

You can install 8.0 all by itself... in fact, it's better to uninstall the old version first.

[albee1952]

In fact, you NEED to uninstall any older version first. The instructions are pretty clear and you should be good if you follow them. I think you will find PT8 to be a serious step up(once you hear the new VI plugs and get your head around Elastic Audio)

[jaird]

Ok, Thanks. Now would I have to reinstall all my plugins again or will they stay on the computer and be found by the new PT installation? I've moved a couple times and cant be sure I have all my serial numbers and things like that. Im assuming plugins on my Ilok would be fine.

[Keybeeetsss]

Plugs will remain as is... U'll of course get a new authorization for PT8...

If u decide the then update to the .1 release & u have a toolkit, I'd suggest that u re-install that & there WILL be some plugs that u WILL NEED to update...