Hello,
Long ago I purchased and installed Cubase Pro 8. I had problems and a Steinberg tech suggested I upgrade to Pro 8.5. I’m pretty sure it was the first version. Details are fuzzy now. Because I had problems and my new computer kept crashing requiring reloading Windows I made my own installation notes to refer back to when it crashed again. Well, I have a new computer. So I’m trying to figure out the easiest installation that takes the least amount of disk space. My last install process was:
On Windows 8.1
-Install Cubase Pro 8
-Install trial version software that came with it (Halion5, Groove AGent4, Grand SE3)
-Activated Cubase license
-Downloaded and installed Pro 8.5 upgrade
-Activated trial licenses
-Purchased, installed Groove Agent4
-Updated Groove Agent4 license
So I’m wondering if I can go this simpler route this time:
On Windows 10
-Install Cubase Pro 8.5 from the 9 gig file I originally downloaded
-Do I need to Activate my licenses again since they are still on the USB hub?
-Install Groove Agent4
-Activate Groove Agent4
-Maybe install Halion5 demo since I really didn’t try it that much to see if I would want it
-Probably will not do any upgrades because my friend and I had a lot of problems getting up and running and we work on projects together. I want to stay on the same versions unless there is a critical need to update.
I really appreciate any feedback on the simplest, smallest memory options. Thanks in advance!
P.S. - I didn’t have a large enough USB so I burned the 9 gig 8.5 upgrade to 3 DVD’s. The idea was to copy the files temporarily to my desktop to do a re-install. My notes said to move certain files into the Cubase 8.5\Cubase for Windows\Additional Content\VST Sound folder. I see now some of the files are actually .msi. For example: Steinberg_Content_Updater.msi, VST_Transit.msi, etc. To install the upgrade properly, do the .msi files really belong in the VST folder?