This article links to the latest guides that explain how to configure your computer before installing Pro Tools. Optimizing your system will simplify software installation and maximize the performance of Pro Tools. First, disable Anti-Virus software, and then, select the appropriate guide.
Windows 10 Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows 8 Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows 7 Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows Vista Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows XP Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Why optimize your computer? Programs running in the background, operating system features, and other hardware devices may conflict with the installation and operation of Pro Tools. To avoid this, we advise first disabling anything that may interfere. After the performance of Pro Tools has been confirmed, use your discretion to enable features.
Common problems this may fix:
Step-by-step Pro Tools software installation guides. Please see the Getting Started and Quick Start Guides for your system.
Optimization, Troubleshooting, Pro Tools, PT, PTHD
Windows 10 Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows 8 Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows 7 Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows Vista Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Windows XP Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Mac OS X Optimizations and Troubleshooting
Why optimize your computer? Programs running in the background, operating system features, and other hardware devices may conflict with the installation and operation of Pro Tools. To avoid this, we advise first disabling anything that may interfere. After the performance of Pro Tools has been confirmed, use your discretion to enable features.
Common problems this may fix:
- Pro Tools software or hardware drivers fail to install.
- Pro Tools does not launch.
- No LED power light on a connected, bus powered Avid audio interface.
- Various AAE errors (-1115, -1146, -5000, -6085, -6086, -6093, -6097, -6101, -9060, -9131, -9073, -9093, -9128 , -9129)
- Poor Pro Tools performance (low plug-in or track count)
Step-by-step Pro Tools software installation guides. Please see the Getting Started and Quick Start Guides for your system.
- Pro Tools 12 Documentation
- Pro Tools 11 Documentation
- Pro Tools 10 Documentation
- Pro Tools 9 Documentation
- Pro Tools HD 8 Technical Documents
- Pro Tools LE 8 Technical Documents
- Pro Tools M-Powered Technical Documents
- Pro Tools First Documentation
Optimization, Troubleshooting, Pro Tools, PT, PTHD
