Upgrading from PD12

VivF

Newbie Joined: Jun 30, 2014 08:44 Messages: 7 Offline

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Oct 14, 2015 12:15

Hi

I have just purchased PD13 due to my computer being upgraded to Windows 10.

Do I Need tyo un-install version 12 before installing PD13?

Do I need to download either of the patches mentioned in this section of the forum. Or is it a case of 'wait and see' if all okay first.

Thank you

Viv

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Oct 14, 2015 19:39

Hi VivF

The answer to #1 depends on whether you bought a full (standalone) version of PD or if you paid for an upgrade version. That's the least expensive option, and that also means you're not allowed to use PD13 and PD12. If you paid for a full version, you can keep both. if you want to.

With PD13, you can access all the projects and any content you may have downloaded from PD12, even if you uninstall the older program.

If you keep both versions, please know up-front that once you create or save a project in PD13, you cannot open it in PD12 after that. New programs can open old projects, but not the other way around.

For #2, you should definitely install the PD13 v3130 patch because it fixes several issues. As for the AVI fix for Win10, you can go with "wait and see" because only certain clips are affected. If you ever encounter a "Media Error" message with any clips on your timeline, that would be a good time to follow the steps listed in that sticky.

Happy editing

VivF

Newbie Joined: Jun 30, 2014 08:44 Messages: 7 Offline

Oct 15, 2015 14:16

Hi Optodata

Decided to leave PD12 on system for now. PD13 appears to be successfully installed together with V3130 Patch as suggested.

Will start to catch up on the work held up with the Windows 10 Installation. Hopefully all will go smoothly.

Question now resolved.

Thank you

optodata

Senior Contributor Location: California, USA Joined: Sep 16, 2011 16:04 Messages: 8630 Offline

Oct 15, 2015 15:23

Sounds good. Happy editing