Yes... you are correct. Your PD8 projects are upward compatible to PD9. BUT PD9 projects are not backward compatible to lower versions. I would suggest to backup your PD8 projects and keep them is a safe folder. Just in case you need to go back to PD8. Once you load a PD8 project into PD9 and save it... the PD8 version is gone and is now a PD9 version.

PS... Many (many) years ago I was stationed in Syracuse... USAF... Been to Buffalo many many times, and my last job here (retired from it now too), on of our jailers was/is from Buffalo. __________________________________________
Windows 8 Pro 64 bit

CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Tutorials
PDtoots PowerDirector Tutorials

**NOTICE**
When you are asked to provide a DXDIAG you go the following link and do part "B". Your posted specs are NOT what we are looking for as they tell us nothing. The specs on the box of your computer mean nothing. The DXDIAG shows us how your computer is configured as it runs.

DXDIAG Link

what about like:

Media Source Error:
Cyberlink PowerDirector could not construct the media source as a graph. This may be due to the lack of decoding filters for the file you are trying to edit.

as an error >>?

2 amd 64 bit dual processors about 2.2
2 flat screens 24 inch 1 vertical & 1 horizontal
PowerDirector 9

jetseen

It appears to be a sound file issue involving codecs.

Make sure you have updated codecs. Also make sure you have the most current drivers, and codecs as PD9 is very finicky about having those.


look at this thread from the Director Zone forum

http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/posts/list/1895.page

A simple google search found lots of info on this.

Also next time it would help to start a new thread instead of tagging your question to an existing post. For search reasons.

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Windows 8 Pro 64 bit

CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Tutorials
PDtoots PowerDirector Tutorials

**NOTICE**
When you are asked to provide a DXDIAG you go the following link and do part "B". Your posted specs are NOT what we are looking for as they tell us nothing. The specs on the box of your computer mean nothing. The DXDIAG shows us how your computer is configured as it runs.

DXDIAG Link

I guess I am a plug and play person but that should do the trick at this point if not I will start a new thread for the problem..

thank you for your timely response: very nice 2 amd 64 bit dual processors about 2.2
2 flat screens 24 inch 1 vertical & 1 horizontal
PowerDirector 9

Jim,

It was pointed out to me by someone who I think is one of the most "learned" people using Power Director that I had left out another option when loading up a PD8 project into PD9. You can:

1. Load your PD8 project
2. Do NOT change anything
3. Use the save project as option and save it with a different name

Then you have the new PD9 version and your PD8 version is still intact. I still have a lot of projects in PD8. Like intros exits, credits. __________________________________________
Windows 8 Pro 64 bit

CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Tutorials
PDtoots PowerDirector Tutorials

**NOTICE**
When you are asked to provide a DXDIAG you go the following link and do part "B". Your posted specs are NOT what we are looking for as they tell us nothing. The specs on the box of your computer mean nothing. The DXDIAG shows us how your computer is configured as it runs.

DXDIAG Link

Thanks, thaks what I was worried about, alkl the standard files I use to buiild a new prodject. What about menu templates, are they also compadiable?

I do not know about the menu templates, but I would try it and see. It will or won't. Got a 50/50 shot at it. I would think so as the menu templates from Director Zone seem to still work when you download one. __________________________________________
Windows 8 Pro 64 bit

CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Tutorials
PDtoots PowerDirector Tutorials

**NOTICE**
When you are asked to provide a DXDIAG you go the following link and do part "B". Your posted specs are NOT what we are looking for as they tell us nothing. The specs on the box of your computer mean nothing. The DXDIAG shows us how your computer is configured as it runs.

DXDIAG Link