Want to do a clean OSX reinstall and PT 8.0.6

[bassplayer01]

Hello- I am currently running a MBP with 10.6.8 and Pro Tools 8.0.6. About two months ago things started acting funny with rewire- I use Live 9.1.6 as well...

Orginally I bought PT 6x for my G5 Power Mac, I have all the documentation, codes, etc. w/ the digi002.

When I bought my current MBP 5 years ago, Pro-Tools was the first app I installed. This is the last intel duo core machine made- I think. 5,3. I have it maxed out with 8 gigs of ram. Now im having all kinds of little issues with all apps. Everything is running slowly, apps are not opening. I am a little upset at the prospect of doing a total reinstall, but got to do what you have to do.

I don't remember how I got PT LE 8x on this machine- hey, it was five years ago, so I am reaching out to the community for some help. I have all the original install disks, but they are for my G5 machine. Help me please. Thanks in advance.

[Top Jimmy]

8.0.5 was as far as LE8 went.

http://secure.digidesign.com/service...rticleId=43353

[bassplayer01]

Yes, you are correct. I double checked. 8.0.5. Thank you for the link. So I have to DL 8.0 then 8.0.5? And use my original registration codes?

[bassplayer01]

I have another question. I know the answer is probably a big NO, but I have purchased many plugins/instruments and so on, is it possible to move the plugin/preference/whatever other folders to a external hard drive and just plop them back in their proper spot when done reinstalling OSX 10.6.8 and PT 8.0.5. Funny, right? It would take me at least a month or two reinstalling everything. Luckily I have all disks, codes, but....

[Top Jimmy]

Originally Posted by bassplayer01

Yes, you are correct. I double checked. 8.0.5. Thank you for the link. So I have to DL 8.0 then 8.0.5? And use my original registration codes?

8.0.3 full installer and then 8.0.5 update.

I have another question. I know the answer is probably a big NO, but I have purchased many plugins/instruments and so on, is it possible to move the plugin/preference/whatever other folders to a external hard drive and just plop them back in their proper spot when done reinstalling OSX 10.6.8 and PT 8.0.5. Funny, right? It would take me at least a month or two reinstalling everything. Luckily I have all disks, codes, but....

Perhaps you could but knowing all the files, prefs and wherever the auths are stored is the problem. Re-installing and authorizing is what we know how to do.

[bassplayer01]

Thank you top Jimmy for the help and support.

Chris