Sheens Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Just for anyone who's tired of Windows Update or Microsoft/other software issues. Years ago I took my music desktop pc offline, removed Windows Update and virus software etc. I can really recommend it, not 1 prob/error in 5 years or so. Downside is you need a dedicated computer, probably also not all plugins etc can be used on offline computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I just pulled out my old DAW server box. It still booted and worked... using XP! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I just recently threw away all my XP and Windows 7 install sets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheens Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Juno I haves a timing talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheens Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 33 minutes ago, Bapu said: I just recently threw away all my XP and Windows 7 install sets. I never maked such mistake also never buyed stuff I don't need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, craigb said: I just pulled out my old DAW server box. It still booted and worked... using XP! ? I'm sure it will run Cakewalk SONAR 6 just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 44 minutes ago, Sheens said: I never maked such mistake also never buyed stuff I don't need. I yam keeping the e-con-of-me going hear in A-Maria-Can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 39 minutes ago, Bapu said: I'm sure it will run Cakewalk SONAR 6 just fine. Really? Should I upgrade then? ? (It's running SONAR Producer 4 still...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezza Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 (edited) I've always found that windows works great as an offline operating system. Never had any problems with it in 20 years. This is why I run an offline computer with all my DAW, video editing, multi-media and critical applications on it. No anti-virus and all Lan etc disabled. I use a KVM switch and laptop docking port, so all my internet browsing and work, light software processing etc is done on the laptop. I press a button and I am on the other offline computer using the same monitor and keyboard/mouse. Very compact 2 computer system. Edited June 5, 2020 by Tezza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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