Newbie question on version #s and expected install file size

nodebtdude · Post by **nodebtdude** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:16 pm

Hi, I'm Ray. You can call me Ray! I have been reading through posts for the last month or so collecting lots of useful info. I currently have MSP 8 version 8.00.0011 which was only ~250 MB download. If I purchase a box version, what version should I expect to find or try to get? How many MB should the initial installation be? Also, I have seen reference to extra content of ~ 200 MB. Can someone please help me out. I promise to supply my system specs very soon, in case there's someone waiting in the shadows ready to pounce! Thanks, Ray

Terry Stetler · Post by **Terry Stetler** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:03 am

The ESD is the same as the boxed version once any downloadable components are applied. The purchase receipt email should have the link, if there is one.

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:07 am

Let me pounce! But not on specs but just to ask you where you obtained the version you have, please?

nodebtdude · Post by **nodebtdude** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:11 pm

Thanks for the fast replies. I guess I described the situation in-- not exactly the most clear manner. Devil is very perceptive! I have a second hand computer that came preloaded with some various video editing software. (OEM type stuff) I have been using those programs for some months now. While using windows explorer, I ran across a folder called Downloaded Media Programs. Inside was the file called MSP8. I was pretty excited initially, but after reading through these forums I started thinking this was another limited use program. However, I am very interested in getting the full program. I would have to buy a boxed edition because I am still in the dark ages with my ISP. You know, "Strain a gnat and swallow a camel." I am willing to pay for great software, but am unwilling to pay for high speed internet.

Thanks again for your help!

Devil · Post by **Devil** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:41 pm

OK, what you have is not a limited use version, it's a no-use version

In fact, it is a very early restricted beta which I can promise you is full of bugs, as well as being incomplete. How it came your way, I don't know, as it was distributed only to a dozen or so beta testers under strict NDA rules, none of whom are stationed in SC, as far as I know.

By all means, purchase the boxed version, but I strongly advise you to uninstall completely (including from the registry) the beta version first, as I know it can cause problems with Windows.

A full installation from a boxed version plus SP1 is about 800 Mb, including registry entries and odds and sods outside of the installation directory.

nodebtdude · Post by **nodebtdude** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:39 pm

WOW! Thank you, thank you Devil. You have saved my tail on that one. I will uninstall it right away and purchase a boxed version. And..... I still promise to post my PC specs.