Windows Vista and Pro Tools

[Jon Oldroyd]

I have a Windows Vista PC purchased in 2008. At the time I bought a MBox2 Pro interface which connects via Firewire (I am running ProTools 7.4LE). I have had blue screen (of death) issues sporadically with this which now is getting more regular. If I do a factory reset of my PC can I purchase an upgrade to proTools which will still allow me to use my MBox2 Pro interface ? Or do I have to go back to the start ???

[sunburst79]

Originally Posted by Jon Oldroyd

I have a Windows Vista PC purchased in 2008. At the time I bought a MBox2 Pro interface which connects via Firewire (I am running ProTools 7.4LE). I have had blue screen (of death) issues sporadically with this which now is getting more regular. If I do a factory reset of my PC can I purchase an upgrade to proTools which will still allow me to use my MBox2 Pro interface ? Or do I have to go back to the start ???

Vista 32 will let you run 7.4 and 8.0. If want to upgrade to PT9/10/11 your going to need Windows 7 in either 32 or 64 bit. PT11 will be Windows 7 or 8 in 64bit only. If your going to run Windows 64bit you are probably going to want to add as much RAM as your motherboard will hold. At least 8GB. Please that Vista 64 bit is not supported. The preliminary specs for PT11 - which is just around the corner show the MBox2 Pro as being supported. Keep in mind that its possible that may change between now and PT11s release.

You might want to follow the instructions in the "Us Help You" link at the top of the forum and post a SiSoft Sandra system report which will let us look at your current configuration and offer suggestions. It's possible that your computer may not be the best choices for newer versions of PT and if thats the case you might want to just save your money.

Also by punching the whole error code of your BSOD (the 0x000000, 0x00003, 0x000001 string of numbers) into Google you may find a specific answer as to whats causing it.

[carlg1212]

Originally Posted by sunburst79

Please that Vista 64 bit is not supported.

You mean for the MBox 2 Pro? What interface devices are compatible with Windows Vista 64 bit? Avid's website lists only for Windows Vista 32 bit.

[carlg1212]

It appears the only viable USB interface for Windows Vista 64 Bit at this time is the M-Audio Black Box.

[albee1952]

I was not aware of ANY version of Pro Tools that would run on Vista 64 bit. Why not simply upgrade the computer to Win7 (64 bit) and get away from the mess that Vista is