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Q. Will customers still be able to purchase Avid Xpress Pro software based on the March announcement?
A. Customers can continue to purchase Avid Xpress Pro software through June 2008 or until supplies last.

Q. Will the $495 US MSRP upgrade price from Avid Xpress Pro to Avid Media Composer Software be available only on the Avid webstore, or can I purchase it from a reseller?
A. The upgrade is available through both channels: The Avid webstore and Avid reseller channel.

Q. Can I download an upgrade from my Avid Xpress software to Avid Media Composer on the Avid webstore?  If so, how much is the download?
A. Yes a download is available.  In early April, Avid released a downloadable upgrade (Mac and PC) that is available from the Avid webstore. The download does not include third-party software or documentation.  The cost of the Avid Xpress Pro to Avid Media Composer Software download is $395 US MSRP.

Q. I have an older version of Avid Xpress Pro and I would like to upgrade to Media Composer software. Do I need to have the latest version of Avid Xpress Pro prior to upgrading?
A. No, the Avid Xpress Pro to Media Composer upgrade applies to all versions of Avid Xpress Pro.

Q. I have Avid Xpress DV and would like to upgrade to Media Composer software, what are my upgrade options?
A. You must use a “2-step” upgrade process – Upgrade from Avid Xpress DV to Xpress Pro for $495 US MSRP, then upgrade from Avid Xpress Pro to Avid Media Composer for $495 US MSRP.  We are looking at creating a single-step upgrade from Avid Xpress DV to Media Composer software, but this is not available at the moment.

Q. If I buy the Avid Xpress Pro to Media Composer software upgrade today will I get the just announced release of Media Composer software, or will I need to buy another upgrade later on?
A. The current upgrade to Avid Media Composer gives you access to the current version, v2.8.3 which is shipping. However, you will be able to get the upgrade from v2.8 to v3.0 for free via the Avid Download Center.

Q. So there is no reason not to upgrade to Media Composer now?
A. Unless you need Windows Vista support, you can upgrade to Media Composer at any time.  Windows Vista will only be supported starting with v3.0.

Q. Do I need to uninstall XPress Pro before installing Media Composer?
A. Yes.  Users have reported issues if you do not completely uninstall XPress Pro BEFORE installing Media Composer.  Please make sure that you uninstall ALL XPress Pro components before you being installing Media Composer.