Hi Gang
Happy Holidays!
Just want to confirm its 'ok' to re-install MEP when there's still pieces remaining?
http://www.ww2survivorstories.com/Remnants.jpg
I used Revo Uninstaller Pro 4.1.0 and scanned for 'Leftover Files' ... I'm thinking those pieces could be 'left over' buried in the registry due to a faulty original installation? Some of those files are also older 'Project Files'
Thank You
Hi Mike.
First, the latest version of Revo Uninstaller Pro is 4.5.0 so if you are running the paid for (Pro) version you are several builds behind.
Second many of those folders you showed in your screenshot (incidentally, please attach screenshots to your posts so we don't have to access an external server in order to view them!) are in your Documents folder, rather than Program Files or Program Data (if Win 7 (?) has the latter, I really can't remember). Have you checked whether there is any content in them - they may simply be empty folders? Do you have any other Magix software installed on your computer? If so, it is possible, though unlikely I think, that some contents of those folders could be linked to that other software.
It is also worth saying that if Revo did not list those folders and their contents after its Advanced Scan, it is, in my experience, highly unlikely that they contain anything which might hinder the reinstallation. You also mention the Registry; again, Revo Pro searches the registry for unnecessary entries and lists them for you; if you saw nothing it is unlikely that there is anything there that could prevent successful reinstallation.
HTH
Jeff
Hi Jeff
Nice to see you ... 😎
Yes there's an update for Revo (was a little hesitant) that update might turn the program into 'subscription based'? Anyway I'll give it a try ...
No I do not have any other active Magix programs installed: The installation or removal tab shows no more Magix folders or files left ... (which of course isn't completely true). But I don't think those 'residuals' would be problematic? No they are not linked or 'data program connected' to any other active software.
Yes that Magix folder has 'generic' leftover meaningless project files which appear to turn into 'active' files after the program is re-installed. Something tells me do not just simply DELETE them as they still could reside/hide in the registry somewhere?
I'll leave a few more screen shots of the 'inside contents' soon ...
Thank You Jeff ..
Mike
Hi Mike,
Revo is not subscription-based (at the moment, at least). The user pays for each "major" version release, so if/when version 5 is released that will entail some payment.
If you're worried about some project files, why not move them to an external drive so that, once those folders are removed, should you find you want/need those specific files you can always copy them back to the folder in Documents where they were previously. However, do remember that "project" files, i.e., any .MVP files, actually contain NO video or audio data, each one is simply a "database" listing the last-known location of each element of your project along with information about exactly which file to use, where, when, for how long, with what effects, etc., etc..
Jeff
Hi again Jeff
".MVP files, actually contain NO video or audio data"
Yes my helpful friend I'm aware of that 🙂 Thank You 😉 As I mentioned "meaningless" until the software is re-installed ...
"The user pays for each "major" version release" Yes I just bought the Revo update thank you ...
I actually don't have any MVP files (at the moment) that are of any value to me .. but thanks for the clarification ..
Unfortunately I've had too many freezes lately (possibly the limitation of my current PC)? And still only working with SD material (so not sure as to why)? .. it gets a bit frustrating .. I'm putting together a faster system (eventually) .... I'd rather start off with a fresh install and get that new i7 system together ....
Thanks again Jeff!
Hi Mike.
Unfortunately I've had too many freezes lately (possibly the limitation of my current PC)? And still only working with SD material (so not sure as to why)
You may well find that. Although your projects may not use higher resolution video than before the newer versions of the programs are written to take advantage of the newer hardware that has more capacity for calculating requirements to cope with the higher resolution higher bit depth requirements of new resolutions and codecs and the expected speed increases that gives. Unfortunately that has a incremental detrimental effect on older hardware.
Ray.
Hey Ray
Thank you! 😆
Well then maybe I'll get better results stepping up to an Intel i7-4790 3.60GHz (of course maxing out the RAM), 1-2GB Video Card and Sound Card? The current system is only an Intell i3 - 2120 3.3 GHz
Mike
Hi Mike
. . . . I'll get better results stepping up to an Intel i7-4790 3.60GHz . . . .
There is a catch 22 situation with 4th generation Intel Processors
If you do not want to ever update to a newer version of MEP or use Windows 10 then a 4th generation processor based PC would be OK.
However, if at a later date, you do decide to update to Windows 10/11 and/or to a more modern version of MEP then using a 4th gen Intel processor based PC has an issue.
Intel have identified a security vulnerability with 4th generation processors and have disabled the ability to use hardware acceleration in the latest drivers for those processors, they do provide links to older drivers, however using these would be at your own risk.
I would suggest if you have not got the 4th generation Intel based system yet, look for what that uses a 5th or 6th generation processor with integrated graphics.
John EB
Hi John
Nice to see you again ...
So then to be clear: Intel i7 is actually a 4th generation processor?
Yes I would like to install W10 Pro in the newer machine and see how MEP 2016 works in it ... ?
And BTW after I've activated all required software I plan on disconnecting that machine from the internet, but I'm not sure if that would make a difference?
Is this what you're referring to?
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-security-flaw-leads-intel-to-disable-directx-12-on-its-4th-gen-cpus/
No I haven't bought the PC yet (there's a bunch on ebay).
Thank You
Mike
Hi Mike, Ray
Darn-it , when I moved the text around it dropped the example of a processor generation identifier - thanks Ray for stepping in. 👍
John EB
Ray - John
Thanx for the information ...
So then (considering my goal as above) wonder which way to go? Which Processor?
Thanks again...
Mike
@CarpentersMate @johnebaker @emmrecs
Hi Mike.
What John pointed out is that the 4th generations of processors had their ability to update their graphics drivers disabled. That would make no difference to whether the computer was internet connected or not. That would make changing to Win 10 later impossible. Processors starting with i7-5 or i7-6 would be better. An i5 will not have as many cores and will result in a performance hit.
Really I would love a to see comments from either @johnebaker or @AAProds or @emmrecs as they have experience with MEP 2016 which is before my time.
Ray.