Avid Media Composer - PC

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

Laptopeditor — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:55:19 GMT

Before I installed the new MC 3.0.5 on my system, I installed service pack 3. Service pack 3 totally tanked my system ! All kinds of things just wouldn't work anymore, including my built in DVD burner, software to burn, UDF discs would no longer read, other funky system behavior. I rolled my system back to service pack 2, then installed new MC and all is well

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

CofB-TV — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:51:22 GMT

Per the README_AvidMediaComposerv3.0_5.pdf

Microsoft

Windows OS Windows XP Professional with SP2 or SP3.

Of course Avid also says in their documentation that a single processor would work in a xw8200 with a mojo installed...(which it doesn't). Found that one out the hard way.

http://www.avid.com/resources/qualified/MediaComposer-NewsCutter-Qualified-PC-Workstations.pdf

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

camoscato — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:33:59 GMT

Hi,

malefunktion:
That page doesn't mention SP3 as being supported at all. However, the page for MC 3.0.5 in the download center most certainly does.

That's just the thread that links to the download center page. From there you can access the ReadMe, which has a compatibility chart listing Windows XP SP3 as an OS that works with 3.0.5.

good luck,
Carl

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

malefunktion — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:55:43 GMT

camoscato:

Hi all,

Here's an update to my original answer: With today's release of MC 3.0.5, Windows XP Service Pack 3 is approved.

good luck,
Carl

That page doesn't mention SP3 as being supported at all. However, the page for MC 3.0.5 in the download center most certainly does.

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

Brian Shephard — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:40:16 GMT

I'm running 2.6.4 on an HP xw8000. Is it safe for me to upgrade to SP3?

Thanks!

Brian

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

Brian Shephard — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:40:02 GMT

I'm running 2.6.4 on an HP xw8000. Is it safe for me to upgrade to SP3?

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

tompearson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:22:00 GMT

Laptopeditor:

tompearson:

sp3 since mc 3.0 and all is well

...Tom does using Service Pack three give you anything more performance wise that you didn't have before with service pack 2 ?

not that i am aware of i didnt have a choice when i upgraded to 3.0 i reinstalled my os and didnt have sp2 as an option the only thing i am seeing is that sorrenson squeese seems to shut down if i send to from avid but works well if i do a qt ref then open ss standalone

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

camoscato — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:26:44 GMT

Hi all,

Here's an update to my original answer: With today's release of MC 3.0.5, Windows XP Service Pack 3 is approved.

good luck,
Carl

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

AndrewAction — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:18:18 GMT

I have stopped my 8000 on 2.8 where it has been completely reliable. The 8000 may or may not be happy with 3.

I am using 3 on 8200 and 8600 and its happy on them.

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

Blue Crow — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:08:51 GMT

On the whole guys regardless of service pack 3 , are you all happy with version 3 ? I only ask this as we have 20 ( creaking ) xw8000s which ideally I'd like to phase out with the goal of running everything at version 3.

Considering the current financial climate I have to show that it's better to buy new workstations than fix them with tape or sticky back plastic. My xw8000s have become a bit of a liability with some being 6 years old or so and having had hard drives , graphics cards and even ram replaced.

The analogy of having had the same broom for twenty fives years and only replace the handdle twice and the head three times springs to mind.

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

Laptopeditor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:03:07 GMT

camoscato:

Asking when Avid might release a version of MC that supports XP SP 3 falls under speculation on Avid products that have not been released, and is therefore not allowed.

So quit it.

Sorry, I honestly didn't think I was breaking the speculation rule with my post. Your explanation as to why my post actually is speculation does not make any sense to me whatsoever, however, I will think twice before posting any further inquiries on this forum which maybe interpreted as speculation.

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

camoscato — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:01:31 GMT

Laptopeditor:
If I am in error regarding asking about this issue, then please feel free to delete this thread, as I am not aware I have broken any website rules by my post and doing so is unintentional on my part.

Hi Mark,

I'm not planning to delete the thread, because the question "How does MC 3.0 work with XP SP 3?" is a legit question.

"When will MC 3.0 work with XP SP 3?" however, is not legit, because it asks for other people to start guessing about the OS support in a future release of an Avid product, which isn't allowed.

Terms of Use:
Do not speculate on Avid decisions or products that have not been released, issues with repair procedures, or Avid policies and procedures.

Asking when Avid might release a version of MC that supports XP SP 3 falls under speculation on Avid products that have not been released, and is therefore not allowed.

So quit it.

good luck,
Carl

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

Laptopeditor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:58:30 GMT

tompearson:

sp3 since mc 3.0 and all is well

...Tom does using Service Pack three give you anything more performance wise that you didn't have before with service pack 2 ?

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

tompearson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:18:46 GMT

sp3 since mc 3.0 and all is well

Re: Will Avid Finally Certify Service Pack 3 for use with MC 3.0 ?

Laptopeditor — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:36:26 GMT

camoscato:
2) speculating about such things on the forums isn't allowed, so quit speculating about XP SP3 support.

...With all due respect and humility Sir, it is blaintantly unfair to acuse me of speculation on this subject. Yes, you are correct, I have indeed been around long enough to know not to speculate on Avid products, but asking for an update on a subject Avid personnel have already addressed does not meet any definition of speculation I am aware of. If I am in error regarding asking about this issue, then please feel free to delete this thread, as I am not aware I have broken any website rules by my post and doing so is unintentional on my part. I sincerely thought this was an appropriate question. Perhaps I was in error (??)

Respectfuly & Humbly,

Mark Andrew Job