Anything To Improve Compatibility Of Software?

I am a musician who records through PC software. Some software I use
includes Cool Edit Pro 1.1, Cubase, Nuendo, Orion Platinum, and various VST
and DirectX effects plug-ins. All of the above worked great with Win XP SP2.
Not a single program works with 100% compatibility with Windows Vista Home
Premium. Unexpected stops, and error messages that there was a failure
"connecting to the plugin" prevents me from effectively recording.

Is there ANYTHING I can do to improve compatibility (changing Windows modes,
etc.) that might improve how software behaves on this OS? Short of
purchasing upgrades to my entire studio, I'm out of ideas. And if it DOES
come to purchasing completely new software for the studio, I may as well get
rid of Windows altogether and make the jump to Mac OSX. Hate to do it, but
I'm in need of a working studio...

Any help would be appreciated.

You've summed up the problem for many people very well. The biggest
issue is hardware drivers for Vista. They have pretty much all changed, so
software that interfaces very closely with hardware (which I will assume
music studio software must) is going to be more or less broken in Vista
unless you get very lucky. For now I'd recommend that you NOT upgrade
to Vista until or unless there is no alternative. That means not until the
software you use every day requires you to go to Vista.

OTOH, I agree, Vista is probably the place where you need to re-evaluate
your hardware position. As a musician, I am surprised you haven't taken a
pretty close look at the Mac already. Heck, the basic software that comes
with OS X is better at creating and editting music than some of the pro S/W
on Windows. Before you spend the money on all of that in Windows, I
STRONGLY encourage you to go to a nearby Apple Store and have a look.

And no, I am not affiliated with Apple in any way, I write network security
software for multiple platforms. To me a computer is a tool. You get
the best one for the job.


"ruined" <> wrote in message
news:AEBB9D30-7763-49E6-BD71-...
>I am a musician who records through PC software. Some software I use
> includes Cool Edit Pro 1.1, Cubase, Nuendo, Orion Platinum, and various
> VST
> and DirectX effects plug-ins. All of the above worked great with Win XP
> SP2.
> Not a single program works with 100% compatibility with Windows Vista Home
> Premium. Unexpected stops, and error messages that there was a failure
> "connecting to the plugin" prevents me from effectively recording.
>
> Is there ANYTHING I can do to improve compatibility (changing Windows
> modes,
> etc.) that might improve how software behaves on this OS? Short of
> purchasing upgrades to my entire studio, I'm out of ideas. And if it DOES
> come to purchasing completely new software for the studio, I may as well
> get
> rid of Windows altogether and make the jump to Mac OSX. Hate to do it,
> but
> I'm in need of a working studio...
>
> Any help would be appreciated.

Truthfully, I did consider a Mac as my next computer purchase.
Unfortunately, at the time I was shopping $$$ was an issue. So, I went with
a computer that had great hardware specs that, theoretically, should handle
the applications with the greatest of ease. Unfortunately, the weak link was
the fact that it came pre-loaded with Vista. That seems to have broken the
whole deal. My old studio PC was beginning to get a little squirrely and was
costing a lot to maintain, so I made the leap for a new computer. I'm
kicking myself for doing so. I feel a little helpless at this point...

"Wrecklass" wrote:

> You've summed up the problem for many people very well. The biggest
> issue is hardware drivers for Vista. They have pretty much all changed, so
> software that interfaces very closely with hardware (which I will assume
> music studio software must) is going to be more or less broken in Vista
> unless you get very lucky. For now I'd recommend that you NOT upgrade
> to Vista until or unless there is no alternative. That means not until the
> software you use every day requires you to go to Vista.
>
> OTOH, I agree, Vista is probably the place where you need to re-evaluate
> your hardware position. As a musician, I am surprised you haven't taken a
> pretty close look at the Mac already. Heck, the basic software that comes
> with OS X is better at creating and editting music than some of the pro S/W
> on Windows. Before you spend the money on all of that in Windows, I
> STRONGLY encourage you to go to a nearby Apple Store and have a look.
>
> And no, I am not affiliated with Apple in any way, I write network security
> software for multiple platforms. To me a computer is a tool. You get
> the best one for the job.
>
>
> "ruined" <> wrote in message
> news:AEBB9D30-7763-49E6-BD71-...
> >I am a musician who records through PC software. Some software I use
> > includes Cool Edit Pro 1.1, Cubase, Nuendo, Orion Platinum, and various
> > VST
> > and DirectX effects plug-ins. All of the above worked great with Win XP
> > SP2.
> > Not a single program works with 100% compatibility with Windows Vista Home
> > Premium. Unexpected stops, and error messages that there was a failure
> > "connecting to the plugin" prevents me from effectively recording.
> >
> > Is there ANYTHING I can do to improve compatibility (changing Windows
> > modes,
> > etc.) that might improve how software behaves on this OS? Short of
> > purchasing upgrades to my entire studio, I'm out of ideas. And if it DOES
> > come to purchasing completely new software for the studio, I may as well
> > get
> > rid of Windows altogether and make the jump to Mac OSX. Hate to do it,
> > but
> > I'm in need of a working studio...
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
>
>

Check your windows updates. I got one down this morning that the KB had a
pretty lengthy list of programs that were supposed to be made more
compatible by the update.

"ruined" <> wrote in message
news:AEBB9D30-7763-49E6-BD71-...
>I am a musician who records through PC software. Some software I use
> includes Cool Edit Pro 1.1, Cubase, Nuendo, Orion Platinum, and various
> VST
> and DirectX effects plug-ins. All of the above worked great with Win XP
> SP2.
> Not a single program works with 100% compatibility with Windows Vista Home
> Premium. Unexpected stops, and error messages that there was a failure
> "connecting to the plugin" prevents me from effectively recording.
>
> Is there ANYTHING I can do to improve compatibility (changing Windows
> modes,
> etc.) that might improve how software behaves on this OS? Short of
> purchasing upgrades to my entire studio, I'm out of ideas. And if it DOES
> come to purchasing completely new software for the studio, I may as well
> get
> rid of Windows altogether and make the jump to Mac OSX. Hate to do it,
> but
> I'm in need of a working studio...
>
> Any help would be appreciated.

Why not revert back to XP SP2? Surely that is the cheapest option..

At every OS change, there is hardware and software that doesn't work to some
degree or other.. it is the way things are, and the way they have been since
time immemorial..


"ruined" <> wrote in message
news:AEBB9D30-7763-49E6-BD71-...
>I am a musician who records through PC software. Some software I use
> includes Cool Edit Pro 1.1, Cubase, Nuendo, Orion Platinum, and various
> VST
> and DirectX effects plug-ins. All of the above worked great with Win XP
> SP2.
> Not a single program works with 100% compatibility with Windows Vista Home
> Premium. Unexpected stops, and error messages that there was a failure
> "connecting to the plugin" prevents me from effectively recording.
>
> Is there ANYTHING I can do to improve compatibility (changing Windows
> modes,
> etc.) that might improve how software behaves on this OS? Short of
> purchasing upgrades to my entire studio, I'm out of ideas. And if it DOES
> come to purchasing completely new software for the studio, I may as well
> get
> rid of Windows altogether and make the jump to Mac OSX. Hate to do it,
> but
> I'm in need of a working studio...
>
> Any help would be appreciated.

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

XP will be supported by MS for some years yet.
Why not install XP on your new PC?

"ruined" <> wrote in message
news:A81A5F65-40C4-47EE-944A-...
> Truthfully, I did consider a Mac as my next computer purchase.
> Unfortunately, at the time I was shopping $$$ was an issue. So, I went
> with
> a computer that had great hardware specs that, theoretically, should
> handle
> the applications with the greatest of ease. Unfortunately, the weak link
> was
> the fact that it came pre-loaded with Vista. That seems to have broken
> the
> whole deal. My old studio PC was beginning to get a little squirrely and
> was
> costing a lot to maintain, so I made the leap for a new computer. I'm
> kicking myself for doing so. I feel a little helpless at this point...
>
> "Wrecklass" wrote:
>
>> You've summed up the problem for many people very well. The biggest
>> issue is hardware drivers for Vista. They have pretty much all changed,
>> so
>> software that interfaces very closely with hardware (which I will assume
>> music studio software must) is going to be more or less broken in Vista
>> unless you get very lucky. For now I'd recommend that you NOT upgrade
>> to Vista until or unless there is no alternative. That means not until
>> the
>> software you use every day requires you to go to Vista.
>>
>> OTOH, I agree, Vista is probably the place where you need to re-evaluate
>> your hardware position. As a musician, I am surprised you haven't taken a
>> pretty close look at the Mac already. Heck, the basic software that comes
>> with OS X is better at creating and editting music than some of the pro
>> S/W
>> on Windows. Before you spend the money on all of that in Windows, I
>> STRONGLY encourage you to go to a nearby Apple Store and have a look.
>>
>> And no, I am not affiliated with Apple in any way, I write network
>> security
>> software for multiple platforms. To me a computer is a tool. You get
>> the best one for the job.
>>
>>
>> "ruined" <> wrote in message
>> news:AEBB9D30-7763-49E6-BD71-...
>> >I am a musician who records through PC software. Some software I use
>> > includes Cool Edit Pro 1.1, Cubase, Nuendo, Orion Platinum, and various
>> > VST
>> > and DirectX effects plug-ins. All of the above worked great with Win
>> > XP
>> > SP2.
>> > Not a single program works with 100% compatibility with Windows Vista
>> > Home
>> > Premium. Unexpected stops, and error messages that there was a failure
>> > "connecting to the plugin" prevents me from effectively recording.
>> >
>> > Is there ANYTHING I can do to improve compatibility (changing Windows
>> > modes,
>> > etc.) that might improve how software behaves on this OS? Short of
>> > purchasing upgrades to my entire studio, I'm out of ideas. And if it
>> > DOES
>> > come to purchasing completely new software for the studio, I may as
>> > well
>> > get
>> > rid of Windows altogether and make the jump to Mac OSX. Hate to do it,
>> > but
>> > I'm in need of a working studio...
>> >
>> > Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>>

Richard wrote:
>
> XP will be supported by MS for some years yet.

Even if not supported by MS for some years it will continue to be
supported by a jillion websites.

--
http://www.bootdisk.com/

ruined wrote:

> Truthfully, I did consider a Mac as my next computer purchase.
> Unfortunately, at the time I was shopping $$$ was an issue. So, I went
> with a computer that had great hardware specs that, theoretically, should
> handle
> the applications with the greatest of ease. Unfortunately, the weak link
> was
> the fact that it came pre-loaded with Vista. That seems to have broken
> the
> whole deal. My old studio PC was beginning to get a little squirrely and
> was
> costing a lot to maintain, so I made the leap for a new computer. I'm
> kicking myself for doing so. I feel a little helpless at this point...
>
Take that p.o.s. back to where you purchased it and get your money back.
You've obviously been duped.

Cheers.

--
The "Wow" starts now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLqUf4cdwc&eurl=

Windows is not a virus! Viruses are small, efficient and built to get a job
done. Windows on the other hand ...

I may have to do just that. Hardware-wise, this computer is a powerhouse.
Since Vista is the weak link, I may just have to do the downgrade. Afterall,
the OS is just the interface between the human and the apps.

"Richard" wrote:

> XP will be supported by MS for some years yet.
> Why not install XP on your new PC?
>
> "ruined" <> wrote in message
> news:A81A5F65-40C4-47EE-944A-...
> > Truthfully, I did consider a Mac as my next computer purchase.
> > Unfortunately, at the time I was shopping $$$ was an issue. So, I went
> > with
> > a computer that had great hardware specs that, theoretically, should
> > handle
> > the applications with the greatest of ease. Unfortunately, the weak link
> > was
> > the fact that it came pre-loaded with Vista. That seems to have broken
> > the
> > whole deal. My old studio PC was beginning to get a little squirrely and
> > was
> > costing a lot to maintain, so I made the leap for a new computer. I'm
> > kicking myself for doing so. I feel a little helpless at this point...
> >
> > "Wrecklass" wrote:
> >
> >> You've summed up the problem for many people very well. The biggest
> >> issue is hardware drivers for Vista. They have pretty much all changed,
> >> so
> >> software that interfaces very closely with hardware (which I will assume
> >> music studio software must) is going to be more or less broken in Vista
> >> unless you get very lucky. For now I'd recommend that you NOT upgrade
> >> to Vista until or unless there is no alternative. That means not until
> >> the
> >> software you use every day requires you to go to Vista.
> >>
> >> OTOH, I agree, Vista is probably the place where you need to re-evaluate
> >> your hardware position. As a musician, I am surprised you haven't taken a
> >> pretty close look at the Mac already. Heck, the basic software that comes
> >> with OS X is better at creating and editting music than some of the pro
> >> S/W
> >> on Windows. Before you spend the money on all of that in Windows, I
> >> STRONGLY encourage you to go to a nearby Apple Store and have a look.
> >>
> >> And no, I am not affiliated with Apple in any way, I write network
> >> security
> >> software for multiple platforms. To me a computer is a tool. You get
> >> the best one for the job.
> >>
> >>
> >> "ruined" <> wrote in message
> >> news:AEBB9D30-7763-49E6-BD71-...
> >> >I am a musician who records through PC software. Some software I use
> >> > includes Cool Edit Pro 1.1, Cubase, Nuendo, Orion Platinum, and various
> >> > VST
> >> > and DirectX effects plug-ins. All of the above worked great with Win
> >> > XP
> >> > SP2.
> >> > Not a single program works with 100% compatibility with Windows Vista
> >> > Home
> >> > Premium. Unexpected stops, and error messages that there was a failure
> >> > "connecting to the plugin" prevents me from effectively recording.
> >> >
> >> > Is there ANYTHING I can do to improve compatibility (changing Windows
> >> > modes,
> >> > etc.) that might improve how software behaves on this OS? Short of
> >> > purchasing upgrades to my entire studio, I'm out of ideas. And if it
> >> > DOES
> >> > come to purchasing completely new software for the studio, I may as
> >> > well
> >> > get
> >> > rid of Windows altogether and make the jump to Mac OSX. Hate to do it,
> >> > but
> >> > I'm in need of a working studio...
> >> >
> >> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >>
> >>
>
>

I attempted that very thing, today. They would not take it back, because it
was "against their policy". I told the lady that I understood that she had
done everything that was in her power, but that doesn't mean my resources
have been used up. I'm pursuing that. This computer cost way too much money
for it to be useable for only web surfing and e-mail checking (which seems to
be the only things Vista can do with a measure of reliability). I'm
beginning to hate tech companies. They seem to be out to screw the customer.

"NoStop" wrote:

> ruined wrote:
>
> > Truthfully, I did consider a Mac as my next computer purchase.
> > Unfortunately, at the time I was shopping $$$ was an issue. So, I went
> > with a computer that had great hardware specs that, theoretically, should
> > handle
> > the applications with the greatest of ease. Unfortunately, the weak link
> > was
> > the fact that it came pre-loaded with Vista. That seems to have broken
> > the
> > whole deal. My old studio PC was beginning to get a little squirrely and
> > was
> > costing a lot to maintain, so I made the leap for a new computer. I'm
> > kicking myself for doing so. I feel a little helpless at this point...
> >
> Take that p.o.s. back to where you purchased it and get your money back.
> You've obviously been duped.
>
> Cheers.
>
> --
> The "Wow" starts now.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLqUf4cdwc&eurl=
>
> Windows is not a virus! Viruses are small, efficient and built to get a job
> done. Windows on the other hand ...
>
>