new install of Pro Tools 2020.3: two questions

[dg27]

I just finished installing PT 2020.3 and all of my plugins. in 6 cases plugins created their own folders within "My Documents," but not inside the Pro Tools folder. I'm assuming that I can't just move them in there, right? (These folders have the presets.)

I've been using Trasher 3 for a while now, but I'm unsure whether I should back up everything that's listed. I know that in most cases you don't restore everything, but I can't remember whether in the past I backed up everything (or whether that's advisable).

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[lesbrunn]

Originally Posted by dg27

I just finished installing PT 2020.3 and all of my plugins. in 6 cases plugins created their own folders within "My Documents," but not inside the Pro Tools folder. I'm assuming that I can't just move them in there, right? (These folders have the presets.)

I've been using Trasher 3 for a while now, but I'm unsure whether I should back up everything that's listed. I know that in most cases you don't restore everything, but I can't remember whether in the past I backed up everything (or whether that's advisable).

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

I've never seen this before. All AAX plugins should go into the PT plugins folder. You don't even need to do anything; it's automatic. Maybe you should uninstall and re-install those plugins? Was 2020 a clean install? In my experience with Windows things can sometimes go wrong if you install on top of an older version. I don't think Mac users have that problem. If it wasn't a clean install, you may be able to save yourself a lot of trouble by redoing it. You can backup stuff in Trasher if you are happy with what you are backing up. If not, you can always redo it.

[dg27]

Thanks, for your reply, lesbrunn.

This was a clean install of 2020.3 soon after a clean install of Windows 10 Pro.

I think I'll just uninstall and reinstall those six plugins.

I don't use the Windows "My Documents" folder for anything other than programs that put files there (like Pro Tools). But I don't like having random folders for loose plugins outside the PT folder.

As for Trasher, I just back up everything.

Thanks for your help.

dg

[EGS]

I'd let the plug installer put things to whatever default location it wants. I do, however, install (or move) all VI sample libraries (but not the plug) to a separate drive.

[dg27]

Originally Posted by EGS

I'd let the plug installer put things to whatever default location it wants. I do, however, install (or move) all VI sample libraries (but not the plug) to a separate drive.

Thanks for the advice. Just to rule out any errors, I think I'll try uninstalling and reinstalling a couple of these to see where they put them. I have all my presets backed up on other drives.

[EGS]

Originally Posted by dg27

Thanks for the advice. Just to rule out any errors, I think I'll try uninstalling and reinstalling a couple of these to see where they put them. I have all my presets backed up on other drives.

If you decide to re-install a plug:

1. uninstall
2. CCleaner (I use the free version) & run this https://www.ccleaner.com/docs/cclean...istry-cleaning and then this https://www.ccleaner.com/docs/cclean...eaning-your-pc
3. Check the plug website and DL the latest version, re-install
4. reboot & launch Pro Tools