Hi Martine,

I've got PD6 on the laptop with XP SP3 which has always run well, I also have PD7 on XP SP3 and it runs fine. I'm reluctant to say it's perfect because I work with HD .mp4 files and have my fair share of crashes etc but in general it seems to be OK.

I'm sure others will give their opinions.

Cheers
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AMD Phenom IIX6 1055T, win10, 5 internal drives, 7 usb drives, struggling power supply.

Hi Martine,

For what it's worth, I was running PD7 on XP SP2. Then I had major computer crash.
As my rig was still under warranty, a tech was sent to replace a defective drive, board, etc.
Upon re-installation of XP, the tech installed SP3, even though I told him I wanted to stay at SP2, out of the same concern you have that the installation of SP3 may somehow effect PD7's operation.
However, I have not detected any difference in the way PD7 runs with SP3 installed, so I have had no reason to insist on a rollback to SP2.

I don't know if changing to SP3 will effect your PD5. But there is great wisdom in that old phrase...
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

EDIT:
I would strongly encourage you to do the upgrade to PD7.
Once you start to realize all the things you can now do with all the new additions to the program, you'll absolutely love it! Click here PDtoots for a collection of PowerDirector Tutorials and Tips

Cranston,

Thanks for your info. Normally I`m a person that goes for : If it ain't broke, don't fix it.


But ............I have to install CS4 Web Standard and therefore I need to have SP3.

You see I`m a bit forced to have SP3 installed. But I decided to have it done by a professional dealer who also repairs PC`s. They have assisted me in the past very well as they do test everything after a change or reparation.

But if it all runs good with you it should do the same trick with me.

I will cross my fingers.


Many thanks for your info.

Ciao
martine
Let's keep New Zealand clean!

Hey VN800Rider,

Thanks for your info. As already mentioned in the previous topic I`m a bit forced to have SP3 installed
I have to install CS4 Web Standard and therefore I need to have SP3.

As I will have the update done by a professional it should do the trick at the end.

Even with PD5 premium I had some crashed of the program itself time to time, not that many, but it happened.

I just want to be sure I still can work with it for my next videos.


Many thanks for your info.

Ciao
martine
Let's keep New Zealand clean!