Pro Tools 8 LE and Windows 7

[musicmang]

For those interested, I have PT8 LE running quite smoothly on the release candidate of Windows 7(64-bit edition). It installed without any problems and works nicely with the newest version of Windows. I had issues with Vista and Pro Tools, but this was mainly due to the fact that I was using the 32-bit version of Vista. Once I upgraded to the 64-bit version, which removes the 4GB RAM restriction of a 32-bit Windows OS, Pro Tools worked fine. It seems to utilize the extra RAM and makes good use of it with Pro Tools. Digidesign doesn't "officially" support 64-bit versions of Vista or Windows 7, but I have not had any issues come up.

p.s. Windows 7 is, IMHO, Microsoft's best effort so far with their OS. It has the speed and easy access of XP, the gloss and shine of Vista, and just seems to be much more responsive and quicker.

[SDPTUG Admin]

Thanks for the update Musicmang! Good to know that Windows seems to be stepping up their game.

[martin]

Thanks for the info.I bought a new computer with vista 32 bit-hated and sold it,built a new computer and went back to XP.I have heard nothing but good things about windows 7 64bit but have been afraid to try because of Digi's refusal to "authorize"64 bit OS???What are they waiting for?128 bit Os to enter the market?