Can I still get Cubase 6.5 and does it work with Windows XP?
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2899 posts since 25 Feb, 2005
Had to get a refund on Cubase 7. Didn't realize it would work with Windows XP so
I was hoping to get the free Padshop that came with 6.5 but when you go to Steinberg it seems Cubase 7 is the only choice that I can see.
I was hoping to get the free Padshop that came with 6.5 but when you go to Steinberg it seems Cubase 7 is the only choice that I can see.
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- KVRAF
- 1821 posts since 5 Oct, 2003
Alas, 6.5 is no longer available.
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- KVRAF
- 2583 posts since 26 Aug, 2002 from here
I am sure I read about people installing cubase 7 successfully on xp. You need to use the appropriate msi file and have some libraries from microsoft installed.
Search for it
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I believe every thread should devolve into character attacks and witch-burning. It really helps the discussion.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2899 posts since 25 Feb, 2005
That would be a couple of hundred dollar gamble for me. Got my refund when the installer said I didn't have the needed version of windows. Besides, If Cubase doesn't actually say it'll work for Windows XP, I don't want to risk my projects to some potential issues when I call the back up later if it did work.ericj23 wrote:I am sure I read about people installing cubase 7 successfully on xp. You need to use the appropriate msi file and have some libraries from microsoft installed.
Search for it
But thanks for the input.
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- KVRian
- 1099 posts since 20 Nov, 2004 from Seinäjoki, Finland
It is, sort of. You can get Cubase 7 license and use C6 (or any other version) with that. You can download Cubase 6 at ftp.steinberg.net and maybe start using C7 if you decide to update your Windows at some point.MickGael wrote:Alas, 6.5 is no longer available.
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- KVRer
- 12 posts since 1 May, 2005
From member 'Krisp' on the Steinberg forum:
To install Cubase 7 on WinXP:
1: Run the main installer to unpack all packages.
2: Locate Cubase7.msi
3: Use the msiexec command to extract files: msiexec /a Cubase7.msi
4: Install other packages manually
hth
To install Cubase 7 on WinXP:
1: Run the main installer to unpack all packages.
2: Locate Cubase7.msi
3: Use the msiexec command to extract files: msiexec /a Cubase7.msi
4: Install other packages manually
hth
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- KVRian
- 852 posts since 21 Jan, 2006 from Athens, Greece
This!gravehill wrote:It is, sort of. You can get Cubase 7 license and use C6 (or any other version) with that. You can download Cubase 6 at ftp.steinberg.net and maybe start using C7 if you decide to update your Windows at some point.MickGael wrote:Alas, 6.5 is no longer available.
Also there is one for sale right now in Cubase forums
http://www.steinberg.net/forum/viewtopi ... 19&t=30995
as well as on e-bay, but the suggestion above is the best. Any Cubase licence can also run the previous versions.
- KVRAF
- 11093 posts since 16 Mar, 2003 from Porto - Portugal
I tried that in Windows XP SP 3 (32-bit) and it didn't work. I used the downloaded upgrade installer. So, I guess there's something more to check.petersmizzx wrote:From member 'Krisp' on the Steinberg forum:
To install Cubase 7 on WinXP:
1: Run the main installer to unpack all packages.
2: Locate Cubase7.msi
3: Use the msiexec command to extract files: msiexec /a Cubase7.msi
4: Install other packages manually
hth
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- KVRAF
- 5805 posts since 8 May, 2008 from ssssskipping ......... I left you there
Do you have .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or .NET Framework 4 installed?
- KVRAF
- 11093 posts since 16 Mar, 2003 from Porto - Portugal
I have .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. Actually, I think they were already needed for Cubase 6.5. The MSI launches, but it also has a checker, and "refuses" to install, displaying a message that says it detected an unsupported operating system.standalone wrote:Do you have .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or .NET Framework 4 installed?
Maybe the user that managed to install it under XP used some earlier installer. But I read a report telling that it was XP x64. Mine is 32-bit
Fernando (FMR)
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- KVRAF
- 15135 posts since 7 Sep, 2008
Think I bought the last copy of the 4 to 6.5 upgrade available in the UK today.
Very expensive but at least I got it
Very expensive but at least I got it
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- KVRAF
- 9130 posts since 6 Oct, 2004
You can buy or make a case with a drive access door, and use differentdblock wrote:Thanks Mick!MickGael wrote:Alas, 6.5 is no longer available.
sata drives to boot an extra OS or three. Secure the sata cables so you
don't have to fish for them. Gets around the windows install pratfalls.
Cheers
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- KVRAF
- 14658 posts since 19 Oct, 2003 from Berlin, Germany
To answer the Q:
Cubase 6 and 6.5 works on XP. Though certain updates crapped on me (funnily, only on Win7 and not XP), so I had to extract the *.msi as well and install each package separately.
And I can also confirm the FTP thing. Get a C7 license, get an image of C6.x and continue using it on XP. Only if you want to shell out the funds however.
Cubase 6 and 6.5 works on XP. Though certain updates crapped on me (funnily, only on Win7 and not XP), so I had to extract the *.msi as well and install each package separately.
And I can also confirm the FTP thing. Get a C7 license, get an image of C6.x and continue using it on XP. Only if you want to shell out the funds however.