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Pro Tools 7. 4 Windows 7

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The same issue had with my ProTools 8 software on Windows 7. ProTools is still not officially support for Windows 7. I don't know wether PT 7.4 would support this method but PT 8 worked on this way. 1) Right click on the icon 'ProTools.exe' (where in the folder you have installed Pro Tools) and select properties from the pop up menu. I did get a new laptop that uses Windows 7. I am going to be using it for recording, therefore I need to install my copy of Pro Tools 7.4 LE on it. From real life experience and from what Digidesign has told me, it is currently not a possiblity to run Pro Tools on a Windows 7 machine. So, I have some questions for you people out there. Well this is very clear that Pro tools does not works with Internet expolrer 8.But the issue of ie8 compatibility with pro tools is now resolved for pro tool 8.0.3 version.so it will create problem only with previous versions of pro tools.For windows 7 i will recommend you to install pro tools 8.0.4 version. Pro tools 7.4 free download, GetGo Download Manager 4.8.5.1687, GetGo Download Manager 4.8.2.1450, Pro Tools HD 8.0 CS3. Download Pro Tools® for free. Pro Tools® - With Pro Tools, you can compose, record, edit, and mix music and sound for picture the way you want—with a high-performance Avid audio interface or without, on a Mac or PC, and with more flexibility than ever.

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Finally I have managed to install and run Pro Tools 7.4 LE on Windows 7 64 bit. This post walks you through the process of installing Pro Tools LE on Windows 7 64 bit with Mbox 2 Mini.

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The Pro Tools LE 6.4 update is free to registered Pro Tools LE 6.x or newer software owners.

Finally I have managed to install and run Pro Tools 7.4 LE on Windows 7 64 bit. This post walks you through the process of installing Pro Tools LE on Windows 7 64 bit with Mbox 2 Mini.

PT 7.4 LE on the Windows XP was great DAW for recording our string quartet for hire in Ireland. After the switch to Windows 7 Professional 64 bit it was not possible to start Pro Tools 7.4 LE and I was getting error 0xc0000005 :

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If you want to pause any of my slideshows click the numbers (e.g. 1/2) on the slideshow control panel.

Before the installation:

Log in to an account with Administrator rights.

I did start with fresh and clean install of Windows 7 64 bit (without SP1) thanks to Acronis True Image to avoid any potential problem with previous Pro Tools install.

I highly recommend True Image for fast easy backup and recovery of system which makes life much easier. Very easy to use and priceless for saving time and precious projects.

( I have ProTools 7.4 LE running on Windows 7 64-bit Professional with all updates and fixes except Windows 7 Service Pack 1 for x64. )

1. Uninstall Internet Explorer 8

  • As a troubleshooting step click the Start button – Control Panel – Programs and Features – Turn Windows features on or off
  • To turn Internet Explorer 8 off, clear the check box.

2. Disable UAC and Antivirus

  • To disable User Account Control just type UAC into the start menu and select “Change User Account Control settings”. Drag the slider all the way down to the bottom, to disabled it entirely. Restart your computer before the changes take effect.
  • To temporarily disable real-time AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection refer to the program maker depending on the software that you are using.

Restart your computer before the changes take effect

! Re-enable antivirus after successful install and test run of Pro Tools.

3. Install Internet Explorer 9 64-bit

IE9 64bit makes NO problem to Pro Tools 7.4 LE.

4. Install Visual C++ 2010 (if needed)

During the Pro Tools 7.4 LE installation process I used to get a Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 error window popups:

After I have downloaded and installed Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable Package and error did not show up again.

5. Before running Pro Tools 7.4 LE setup.exe file

Right click Pro Tools 7.4 LE setup.exe file and choose Properties. On the Compatibility tab click on “Change settings for all users”. In the next window select:

    √ “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”

Windows Vista

    √ “Disable Desktop composition”
    √ “Run this program as an administrator”

Apply and OK.

Install Pro Tools 7.4 LE on Windows 7 64 bit

6. Run Pro Tools 7.4 LE setup.exe file

Most important slide is number 8/16! This is the trick. Reboot after PT 7.4 LE is installed. Second most important hack is needed after the PC restarts.

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7. Download and install different Mbox Mini driver on top

  • After the reboot download the magic driver and install it on top without connecting the Mbox 2. What works for me are Avid Mbox Mini Drivers (3rd gen) v1.0.6 for Windows [13.75 MB]. Not Mbox 2 drivers.

I just read Avid website:

“Pro Tools will not recognize your audio interface if you do not install the drivers. Be sure to install the most current drivers for your hardware.”

(Please let me know if anyone can successfully install and run Pro Tools 7.4 LE on Windows 7 64 bit with Mbox 2 or Mbox 2 Pro3rd gen drivers).

  • Unzip Mbox_Mini_Drivers_v106_69346.zip file.
  • Right click Install Avid Mbox Mini 1.0.6.exe file and select Properties. On the Compatibility tab click on “Change settings for all users”. In the next window select:

√ “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” Windows Vista
√ “Disable Desktop composition”
√ “Run this program as an administrator”

Apply and OK.

8. Connect Mbox 2 after the reboot

After the PC restarts finally connect the Mbox 2 for the first time. Drivers are going to initiate. “Installing device driver software” bubble pops up and clicking on it will display the progress. After it is done it will display Your device is ready to use. With Green light on on the Mbox 2.

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Before running PT 7.4 LE on Win 7 64bit with Mbox 2 Mini attached I had to follow the next important step.

9. Create registry entry

This step was again magical for me. Pro Tools just did not start without this little registry entry. You gonna love number one.

To open registry editor (regedit) just type run into the start menu and select “Run” from “Programs”. Type regedit into the box.

  • Navigate to:
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings
  • Right click on the empty space in the right hand side of Registry Editor window and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
  • Name the DWORD AllowCookies and press enter
  • Double click on the AllowCookies DWORD and enter 1 in the Value Data field then press OK
  • Close the editor and reboot for the last time.

Optimizing Pro Tools 7.4 LE on Windows 7 64 bit

10. Modify application shortcut

Right click Pro Tools LE desktop shortcut (application launcher) and choose Properties. On the Compatibility tab click on “Change settings for all users”. In the next window select:

    √ “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”

Windows Vista

    √ “Disable Desktop composition”
    √ “Run this program as an administrator”

Apply and OK.

11. Run Pro Tools 7.4 LE on Windows 7

To follow this PT 7.4 LE Win 7 breakthrough tutorial takes few minutes. It took me few weeks to discover.

  • Just run the application with Mbox 2 connected to the computer.
  • Enter the authorization code.
  • Open up Pro Tools session or start a new.
  • Post a link ( http://www.string-quartet.ie/blog ) on the web to let others know.

12. Improve computer performance when using Pro Tools

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Windows 7 Pro Tools Optimizations videos from Digidesign:

13. System changes

Just a summary of system changes made by installing Pro Tools.

14. Troubleshoot

15. Conclusion – Pro Tools 7.4, 8, 9 or 10

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Pro Tools maker – Avid – brings exciting features to a new generation in Pro Tools 10. Make sure to check them out before you go to Amazon or Ebay for exciting bargains on 2nd gen Mbox 2.

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Whether you upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit and use Pro Tools 7.4 LE like me or upgrade to version 10 I am sure you will enjoy either way.