steveorino 7 #1 March 12, 2006 Okay we had a computer that ran our Premiere 6.0 software this summer no problem. Then about 3 months agao it began locking up. We thought it might be lack of RAM or some other computer issue. We upped the RAM to 1 gig -- 40 gig HD - processor is about 2.5. We cleaned it up and reformatted. We tried another software, this time we uploaded Premiere Elements. Same issues -- it freezes up. Not always in the same place, but eventually it will freeze up. We took Elements back off. Defragged and reloaded Premiere 6.0. Locks up almost immediately. I remind you this thing ran for months on this same computer. What could be the problem? Any ideas? steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #2 March 13, 2006 tried cleaning the registry after uninstalling?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #3 March 13, 2006 yep. Total reformat steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #4 March 13, 2006 Download the latest drivers for your video card, controler card (HardDrive)?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #5 March 13, 2006 I the day we loaded the software. did. It is not looking good is it? steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #6 March 13, 2006 Are you using a recovery disk or are you doing a full OEM reinstall? Sometimes they preload a computer but give you a slightly diff recovery disk. Have you tired installing your programs in different order?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #7 March 13, 2006 `You got me on that one -- other people reformated and added the drivers. I plan on taking it back to the guys who sold it to me to see if they can be of any help. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #8 March 13, 2006 dont say best buy or circuit city... especially if you life in fayetteville, NCLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #9 March 14, 2006 Have you verified that all of the hardware is on Adobe's list of offically compliant hardware for the version you are trying to run? If not its an uphill battle that you will probally lose in the end.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #10 March 14, 2006 Where would I find that list? steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #11 March 14, 2006 http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/pre6_5_compatibility.htmlYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #12 March 14, 2006 Slight Hijack, does anyone know if premier runs ok on XP 64 bit? i am putting a new system together....Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #13 March 15, 2006 Stop hijacking or I'll sick my friend, Jack Bauer on you! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #14 March 15, 2006 LOL - i know its sad but i just got the CTU ringtone Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brycew 0 #15 March 15, 2006 Might be that a memory stick is flaking out on you. Try removing the RAM that you orginally had in it (just run it w/ the new memory). You'll need to move the new memory chips into the slots that the old memory occupied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #16 March 15, 2006 At the risk of getting really technical, if anyone wants to test the memory thoroughly go here: http://www.memtest86.com/ and download the bootable CD image that will enable exhaustive testing of the memory modules in the computer. That will take _any_ guesswork out of the equation.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #17 March 22, 2006 QuoteSlight Hijack, does anyone know if premier runs ok on XP 64 bit? i am putting a new system together.... My understanding is that the 64bit AMD chips can run all 32 bit applications, and that the Intel chips that have come out since the 64bit AMDs can too (gotta stay competitive after all). However, if you're thinking of getting a dual core processor with your new system (I recommend it) you will have to do some workaround stuff in order to be able to capture video in any version of Premiere other that 2.0. The workaround is only mildly annoying and basically equates to turning off one of the processor cores for processing Premiere. 2.0, however is specifically designed to take full advantage of the dual core capabilities (speeds up that rendering even more ). "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #18 March 22, 2006 Ah right. I was actually not going to get the dual core because i am on PP 1, plus i am a little bit budget limited. I am focussing my money on good ram and hard drive space as well as a high end single core. You sound pretty knowledgeable - i was going to go with AMD (mainly coz i'm fractious and don't like giving my money to market leaders!!) but is intel better in this application?? Thanks DaveNever try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #19 March 23, 2006 I recently bought a new system, for the primary purpose of being able to edit video on it. I chose to go with a dual core, because there's a LOT more power there, and more and more applications are starting to support it. It's the future and I wanted a computer that would last a while. Premiere Pro 1, 1.5, and 2.0 will all work on a dual core system. It's just that 2.0 will definately work the best. That being said, I went with AMD because as of lately they've been the innovator in 64bit and dual core technology with Intel playing copycat in order to stay competitive. AMD is also a bit cheaper. I ended up with an Athelon X2 3800, bulked up on RAM: 2.5gb, a decent GPU: ATI x1600 Pro 256mb, and a 250gb harddrive. When I need more storage, I will probably get an external HD and plug it into my firewire. I built my system from scratch, pretty much, and the only real issues I have faced have been as a result of that, none of them were major issues. It's running very smoothly for me at this point. It was a great way to spend a tax refund. It's great to be able to shuffle through video and sequences with ABSOLUTELY no noticeable slowdown in Premiere's abitity to render it. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
