How can I DOWNGRADE from 6.02?

[Dockelektro]

Hi there, if you see my posting history you'll think of me as a singularity in the world of EDIUS. I used this system for more than a year without a problem. 9 months ago we bought a new one, and it's been hell. I already replaced the computer two times, because the other ones were giving me bluescreens, freezing, crashing, etc.

Now I installed EDIUS 6 in the most recent system (picked it up last week), and upgraded to 6.02. Now I can't work at all! It's like a demo version, it only gives me seconds before freezing!

I'm stuck with this! I'm on the verge of despair. I had to start my project all over again three times, I had to install windows 7 three times! And now I can't even work?? Again?

I'm asking for your help!
Please, share your wisdom!!!

[Thor]

I think your first order of business is to use an older machine with a clean install of WinXPPro-32 bit and Edius 5, updated to 5.51. This should be a very stable platform.

I have never been happier with my current #1 machine, specifications listed below. Everything works well, Imaginate, Blu-ray from timeline, etc.

I have not installed a recently purchased upgrade to Edius 6, and do not intend to, until it is more reliable. But I did buy upgrade, because I have faith that the Tech folks will eventually solve the problems.

[Dockelektro]

Thanks for the advice, but that is not an option at this time.

[Philip]

Hi there, if you see my posting history you'll think of me as a singularity in the world of EDIUS. I used this system for more than a year without a problem. 9 months ago we bought a new one, and it's been hell. I already replaced the computer two times, because the other ones were giving me bluescreens, freezing, crashing, etc.

Now I installed EDIUS 6 in the most recent system (picked it up last week), and upgraded to 6.02. Now I can't work at all! It's like a demo version, it only gives me seconds before freezing!

I'm stuck with this! I'm on the verge of despair. I had to start my project all over again three times, I had to install windows 7 three times! And now I can't even work?? Again?

I'm asking for your help!
Please, share your wisdom!!!

There has to be something hardware related not working right even if you did use 2 new computers. Sounds like somewhere there are some hardware problems that need some troubleshooting. Of course without having direct access to the system to test it and troubleshoot it is a problem as well. Edius should run fine (even V6.02) on a decent PC with working hardware in it. Are you trying to run it standalone (with no Grass Vally hardware output cards)? It should run fine that way. If you have hardware I/O cards then there are all kinds of hardware issues that could cause the problems cause not all motherboards are compatible with the cards.

I haven't found a computer yet (except a Mac with out bootcamp on it) that won't run Edius and be stable.

[Jerry]

I have read your posts and ask you repeatedly to post your system(s) specs (in your signature).
I believe my systems are slower than yours and are extremely stable. There has to be something wrong in the hardware or even the software install.

To answer your question, just uninstall Edius and if you have a version of 5.51 install that. Does it act the same way?

[Pete]

Hi Phill,

Not sure if this helps but a few years ago had the same problem, brand new machine, froze, blue screen all of that. I spent dollars on replacing software, and then one day a mate suggested that we look inside the machine, and check that the ram, componets were all seated properly.

Well wouldn't you know it worked like a dream.

We believe that when I bought the machine from a retail store, not boxed, that the case being a little flimsly, slighlt warped as I was manhandling in the car, the drive home, and indeed pulling from the car to my office although ever so slighly it unseated some of the components.

It worked for me - could for you, Edius 6.02 is fantastic, so there must be something else wrong.
regards
Peter Rhodes
Melbourne Australia

[Pete]

Whoops, sorry I called you Phil, should have been João.
Sorry about that
Pete

[Dockelektro]

Ok, so I restored the system back to Edius 6.01. I then deinstalled chrome, nero, quicktime, vlc, izarc, open office and skype plus some small programs, basically everything not strictly needed to edit video (even though I need them from time to time). I deleted all temporary files EDIUS creates, and created another folder. I then transferred the project file to that folder and reimported all footage. Then I upgraded to 6.02.

Now it's working... for the time being.
Do you know if any of the programs above has had some sort of issue with EDIUS? I really would like to know because I need them...

[Bluetongue]

Ok, so I restored the system back to Edius 6.01. I then deinstalled chrome, nero, quicktime, vlc, izarc, open office and skype plus some small programs, basically everything not strictly needed to edit video (even though I need them from time to time). I deleted all temporary files EDIUS creates, and created another folder. I then transferred the project file to that folder and reimported all footage. Then I upgraded to 6.02.

Now it's working... for the time being.
Do you know if any of the programs above has had some sort of issue with EDIUS? I really would like to know because I need them...

YESSSS!!!!!
Skype!
Seen all this before
ONE COMPUTER for the CRAP
ONE for EDITING!!!
How can i emphasis this more
No Regards Barry

[vortigern]

A proces of elimination should do it. E.G. test each programme as you load it to see whether it efects Edius. However this is likely to be a long job.

[Dockelektro]

I also agree that the editing should be separated from the "crap", but we use EDIUS to communicate internally in my production company. And also, how can I open doc files from clients, unpack rar files, etc.?

We have another editing station that has all this and many more...

[Bluetongue]

We have another editing station that has all this and many more...

Then you need to look carefully at first
The motherboard configuration / processor and plug in cards and drivers on the other systems and then duplicate the same systems that work, including BIOS
There are so many traps out there, it could be some insignificant program as indicated before that is causing the problem
Edius is usually reasonably above this but I see it many time with the amateur groups here that load everything that come their way with other editing programs and then wonder at the consequences
Regards Barry

[johnsirb]

YESSSS!!!!!
Skype!
Seen all this before
ONE COMPUTER for the CRAP
ONE for EDITING!!!
How can i emphasis this more
No Regards Barry

I've been following this thread. As soon as I saw Skype, the bells went off.

BTW you need QT for Edius.

[Philip]

I've been following this thread. As soon as I saw Skype, the bells went off.

BTW you need QT for Edius.

I have Skype loaded on my laptop and it still runs edius 6.02 fine. I don't use skype much and don't have it running in the background but it is installed.

I agree your editing systems should be as clean as possible. I have 2 edit systems that are standalone and just have what they need. However many people, myself included, need a system or laptop that is capable of being a full use computer. We may not have room of funds for a second laptop to do all that stuff. For me it's the room at my edit stations.

[harveylexton]

Very well be Nero causing the prioblem