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Old 04-04-2020, 05:33 AM
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Default computer dunce needs help!

Hi all,
I'm trying to install Protools M-powered 7 Demo on windows 10. I believe I've done everything right, only when I click on the icon, I get a spinning wheel for 20 seconds and then nothing.
I've tried changing the compatibility, but still nothing.

Any idea what I need to do?
My laptop is quite ancient and needs to be plugged in at all times in order to charge, but I've read around the place that there's a general issue with this software and no drivers to make it work in windows 10.

Again, I am very unsure of anything computery so if there's anyone out there who can help a gal out of this frustrating mess, I'd hugely appreciate it.

THANK YOOOOU
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Old 04-04-2020, 07:36 AM
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Default Re: computer dunce needs help!

M-Powered 7 is NOT compatible with Windows 10.

M-Powered has been discontinued for years.

You can try the free Pro Tools | First
https://my.avid.com/get/pro-tools-first

try the free trial
https://my.avid.com/get/pro-tools-ultimate-trial

or purchase the latest version.
https://www.avid.com/audio-recording-software
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Apart from the compatibility issue, you need an M-Audio interface to run M-powered versions of PT.
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Apart from the compatibility issue, you need an M-Audio interface to run M-powered versions of PT.
100% accurate^^^^ and I NEVER recommend M-Audio interfaces anymore. The quality wasn't that good(except maybe for the ProFire 2626), the drivers have been unreliable and there are dozens of better options these days(at all price points)

Pro Tools First is free(once you buy a new iLok 2 or 3), but it comes with a lot of serious limitations that make it not good for much more than podcast recording
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