4.61 and 5.12?

KKeys · Post by **KKeys** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:22 am

I've just spent a while searching for an answer to this and couldn't come across something that specifically answered my question. Sorry if I missed it somewhere.

I use DP 4.61 live for backing tracks for a church and would like to upgrade to 5.12...finally. However, I'd like to be able to keep a working copy of 4.61 even after I install 5.12 because I can't be stuck with a copy of DP that isn't solid come Sunday. I'd like to be able to test 5.12 for a while, opening old projects, testing VI's, etc before fully moving over.

Can I just install 5.12 on my current computer and have access to both copies - including VI libraries? I've read that many people seem to have problems with this - mainly with the newer copy not working correctly. Or do I need to create another partition to install to? or another hard drive to install to? What's the best way to do this so I can insure that I have at least one stable copy of DP at all times? Obviously, I'm going to back everything up before doing anything.

Thanks for the help. I'm a frequent lurker and you guys have saved me so much time and hassle!

Frodo · Post by **Frodo** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:02 am

I like the idea of a separate partition. I actually have 4.61 and 5.11 on my laptop, but I'm not running anythiing at all complicated with it.

Keep in mind that Audio Bundles in 4.61 is very different-- changed to Bundles, which is more complex. Your 4.61 projects may need new Bundles to work properly in 5.1x-- many people had trouble opening older projects in 5.1x, and deleting the 4.61 Audio Bundles to recreate 5.1x Bundles from scratch seems to be the trick.

KKeys · Post by **KKeys** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:15 am

Aside from the audio bundles, both 4.61 and 5.11 work fine for you on the same partition?