re install

[drummerfreak33]

I have this error problem with loading pro tools. It still loads, but I get all these driver error messages before it finally loads. i was wondering if there is an easy way to uninstall pro tools and re install it again, without like wiping off my whole computer and starting from scratch.

[Bastiaan]

Uninstall ptle, search and delete all instances of "dalwdm.sys", and re-install. Takes about 5 minutes.

[drummerfreak33]

how do I find all of the dalwdm.sys files? like where are they located? and what are those files?

Also what do I do with my session, audio, and fade files? will they stay in tact?

[JMS40]

Start > Search > All files and Folders
Insert the file name.
Search your system drive.

High and delete any instances of dalwdm.sys listed.

[drummerfreak33]

So I have done that. i went through and deleted pro tools, through the "uninstall software" in the control panel. Than i searched for the dalwdm.sys files. I only found one of those, so i deleted that.

Im wondering about what is left in the digidesign folder. I have my songs of course, so thats good. But there are some pro tools folders like LE Session templates, and one called pro tools. i was wondering, should I delete those before I re install?
thanks

[wolfskin]

Of course, back-up all of your session files. Remove them from your system drive. As a good rule, you should keep all audio files on a dedicated drive. This will GREATLY improve your system performance. Be sure to remove the DAE folder in the 'program files/common files/Digidesign' directory as well.

[Bastiaan]

Be sure NOT to remove that folder. It has all your plugins in it....

[drummerfreak33]

ya unfortunately I didnt see your post before I removed it. But its all good. i already reinstalled the plugins. I see all of them when I open pro tools, except for sample tank. Im not sure how to get into that through pt