I'm completely lost.

[djistheaudiophage]

I bought the M-box 2 Mini with a copy of Protools LE 8. I had to wait for a new computer, which I must admit is not the best computer available. The problems seems to be that the new computer runs off of Windows 7. At first the installation crashed the computer. Finally I managed to get Protools installed, but it won't let me do anything. The update says there isn't a valid copy of Protools on my computer. I couldn't even find the proper numbers to get my copy registered. Can someone tell me what I need to get this thing working.

[filosofem]

Do you have a Registration Card that came with the hardware? What type of computer? And along with Pro Tools 8 full installer you should download a copy of Pro Tools 8.0.5 Updater.

[djistheaudiophage]

I bought it used, and honestly didn't find a registration card. What would it look like? It's a Dell Inspiron. Also, I did download the update. It won't accept the installed protools as valid. I'm guessing it not be registered has a lot to do with that.

[filosofem]

Do you have a Pro Tools 8 Serial Number? And you need to be more specific with what type of Dell Inspiron that is, the more information the better.

[djistheaudiophage]

if the serial number begins with DIGI something then yes. It's the only one I could find. The computer is a Dell Inspiron 17 with a 2.3Ghz processor and 6 GB RAM. I'm now beginning to think I should have went for a MAC.

[DonaldM]

I use MBox 2 MINI with PT 8 on a Dell (not the inspiron) and Win 7 with no real problems. But you definitely want to optimize the computer per the recommendations at Avid.

[djistheaudiophage]

I'll try that out thank you. Do I have to register protools online to use it?

[djistheaudiophage]

Alright I followed the instructions on that page and it's still not working properly. The update keeps saying I don't have a valid Protools installation. Also I can choose to start a new session, but when I click the save button nothing happens.

[filosofem]

Have you transferred ownership of the hardware? Once done, ring Avid Support, it sounds like you have an authorization problem.