Decided to go with number 9 so went to the site and purchased it. After the download, had some issues installing it with the windows errors of 1334 and 1306 referring to a data1.cab file which could not be found when trying to install. Downloading the program from the site and not having the disk, I found I could not open the whole program itself which I found if possible I probably could have done the fix. I'm thinking I should burn the program to disk and then maybe could do some searching through the files to unrar when necessary. I read in some cases if you unrar some of the files in the program before installing, could fix that data1.cab issue.
Went on to the support cyberlink site and the response time was great from customer service. Gave me the direction to re-download the program from a link they gave me and try installing it. Worked like a champ and installed with no issues including the extra content pack. Went to start up the program and got to the main working screen and then the error message came up in the program before I had time to do anything (load pics or audio or adjust some preferences), shut down because of an error.
Big question is I took note to the 64 number in the PD9 name and never gave it a thought. Now I am thinking it refers to 64 bit and could that be my issue because I am running win 7 32 bit. Any thoughts there? Also did update all my video drivers and used a program cyberlink gave me to delete any left over versions on computer before installing new one. Also defragged the drive but now realizing might be a space issue(see next paragraph), but this should not stop the program from at least opening.
I did take note in forums help that it was suggested the drive using the program should have at least 150 GBs or more of free space which I presently do not have (right now about 135 GB's) but I am now making the room necessary.
Big question is does 9 only work with 64 bit machines?
Thanks.
Windows 7 64 bit, 16 mbs of memory, solid state raid hard drives, latest version of power director 16