Upgrade from PD 13 to PD 16

Pyrran

Newbie Joined: Dec 24, 2009 08:41 Messages: 2 Offline

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Mar 04, 2018 15:00

I have PD13, purchased PD16 today. I have two questions.

1. Do I need the 32 bit files if I have a 64 bit version of Windows 7.

2. Do I need to uninstall PD13 before I install PD16 or do I have to have PD13 on the computer before my upgrade will install?

Well, I figured out that you do not need the 32 bit files if you have a 64 bit system.
Additionally, make sure you keep the email sent to you by Cyberlink. It contains both keycodes for the PD16 and the audio editor as well as links to the files and the order in which they should be installed. Running the first file uninstalls the previous version of PD before installing PD16. Sometimes you just have to figure these things out for yourself I guess.

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lotusteve

Newbie Location: sheffield Joined: Mar 06, 2018 03:27 Messages: 6 Offline

Mar 06, 2018 06:42

Quote I have PD13, purchased PD16 today. I have two questions.

1. Do I need the 32 bit files if I have a 64 bit version of Windows 7.

2. Do I need to uninstall PD13 before I install PD16 or do I have to have PD13 on the computer before my upgrade will install?

Well, I figured out that you do not need the 32 bit files if you have a 64 bit system.
Additionally, make sure you keep the email sent to you by Cyberlink. It contains both keycodes for the PD16 and the audio editor as well as links to the files and the order in which they should be installed. Running the first file uninstalls the previous version of PD before installing PD16. Sometimes you just have to figure these things out for yourself I guess.

last night i bought PD 16 ultra, i uninstalled my old 13 version and then installed the 16 version also installing the hoilday and travel packs and the essensials pack..every thing seems to be working fine.. sheffield united.

stevek

Senior Contributor Location: Houston, Texas USA Joined: Jan 25, 2011 12:18 Messages: 4663 Offline

Mar 06, 2018 06:58

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Quote I have PD13, purchased PD16 today. I have two questions.

1. Do I need the 32 bit files if I have a 64 bit version of Windows 7.

2. Do I need to uninstall PD13 before I install PD16 or do I have to have PD13 on the computer before my upgrade will install?

Well, I figured out that you do not need the 32 bit files if you have a 64 bit system.
Additionally, make sure you keep the email sent to you by Cyberlink. It contains both keycodes for the PD16 and the audio editor as well as links to the files and the order in which they should be installed. Running the first file uninstalls the previous version of PD before installing PD16. Sometimes you just have to figure these things out for yourself I guess.

last night i bought PD 16 ultra, i uninstalled my old 13 version and then installed the 16 version also installing the hoilday and travel packs and the essensials pack..every thing seems to be working fine..

Did you lose any of the extras like old menus, transitions, etc. from PowerDirector earlier versions? Sometimes they do get lost in the uninstallation. .
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Pyrran

Newbie Joined: Dec 24, 2009 08:41 Messages: 2 Offline

Mar 06, 2018 09:02

Quote

Quote I have PD13, purchased PD16 today. I have two questions.

1. Do I need the 32 bit files if I have a 64 bit version of Windows 7.

2. Do I need to uninstall PD13 before I install PD16 or do I have to have PD13 on the computer before my upgrade will install?

Well, I figured out that you do not need the 32 bit files if you have a 64 bit system.
Additionally, make sure you keep the email sent to you by Cyberlink. It contains both keycodes for the PD16 and the audio editor as well as links to the files and the order in which they should be installed. Running the first file uninstalls the previous version of PD before installing PD16. Sometimes you just have to figure these things out for yourself I guess.

last night i bought PD 16 ultra, i uninstalled my old 13 version and then installed the 16 version also installing the hoilday and travel packs and the essensials pack..every thing seems to be working fine..

Did you ever use the 32 bit files?