How long does it take to re-install FCS2?

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How long does it take to re-install FCS2?

I'm asking because I don't want to have to leave in the middle of installation.

Also, is it bad to leave in the middle of installation. Let's say I make it through half the discs and the I have to go. Is that a bad idea?

Thank you and I can't wait to re-install for the second time in about a year in a half! Guess that's not so bad, huh?

Take care,

Trey Vollmer

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.2), 2.4 GHz core 2 duo, 4GB RAM, 320 GB HD, 1TB G Raid2, Final Cut Studio 2.

Posted on Jul 27, 2009 9:59 AM

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treyvon Author

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Jul 27, 2009 1:24 PM in response to treyvon

Anyone?

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Jul 27, 2009 8:02 PM in response to treyvon

I think you should google "reinstall final cut studio 2" you will get everything you need from doing this

John Lawrence

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treyvon Author

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Jul 27, 2009 9:47 PM in response to Triple U Productions

Thanks, John!

I'm not really looking to learn much about FCS2 since I already know how to use it. I was just hoping to save some time by finding one tiny answer instead of swimming through the whole entire internet. I'm just wondering if it's bad to leave your system unattended in the middle of installation.

Thanks for the tip though!

Take care,

Trey

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Jul 27, 2009 10:42 PM in response to treyvon

Yup! Hi Trey:
you seemed desperate for an answer and as you weren't getting it on the CONTENT forum I thought I'd suggest somewhere you will. My own guess is it's ok to go and make a cup
of tea in the middle!

John

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treyvon Author

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Jul 28, 2009 10:14 AM in response to Triple U Productions

Thank you for the feedback, John.

I was thinking more like leaving for work or something like that.

I'm wondering if I can pick up where I left off when I come back. Or is that too big of a gap?

Take care,

Trey

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Jul 28, 2009 10:27 AM in response to treyvon

You'd worry though, wouldn't you
J

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nick101

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Jul 28, 2009 10:45 PM in response to treyvon

It takes about 3 hours, with multiple disk changes. There's no problem leaving it for a while. When you come back, it'll be sitting waiting for you to put the next disk in.

I know because I've just done this. You really don't want to be sitting watching it, unless you find drying paint interesting 🙂

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treyvon Author

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Jul 29, 2009 9:29 AM in response to nick101

Thanks, Nick!

You're right. I went ahead and re-installed last night - took 3 hours.

Thanks for the tip!

Trey

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treyvon Author

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Jul 30, 2009 6:28 PM in response to treyvon

Now that I've re-installed Compressor is moving terribly slow. Every single command prompts the "spinning wheel of death" for a good 5 seconds before reacting.

Why might this be?

Thank you for any advice,

Trey

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nick101

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Jul 31, 2009 10:16 AM in response to treyvon

Odd.

These are the ideas I have:

1. Your sign says your running on 10.5.2 - upgrading to 10.5.7 might help
2. There have been some updates to Apples pro apps (which include the FC suite) - it would make sense to update (if you haven't done so) via Software Update
3. Repair permissions sometimes solves funnies

Hope that helps

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treyvon Author

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Jul 31, 2009 9:10 PM in response to nick101

Thank you, Nick.

Possibly number 1 or 3, but not 2 since I've already "updated".

I'll let you know.

Trey

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Aug 1, 2009 12:26 PM in response to treyvon

Create disk images of the FCP installation disks. Then all you need to do is mount the disk images and instal. It only takes a few minutes vs. a few hours. I use this practice on reinstalling FCP on student machines and it saves a lot of time.

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treyvon Author

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Aug 4, 2009 6:08 PM in response to  Certified

That sounds promising, but how do you create disk images?

I am not familiar with that.

Thank you for the advice!

Trey

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nick101

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Aug 27, 2009 2:36 AM in response to treyvon

You do it in Disk Utility (in your Applications, Utilities folder). Insert the FC disk, but close the installer if it opens. Open Disk Utility, and choose File, New, Disk Image from Device, and pick the disk you want.

You then end up with a .dmg file (one for each of the FC disks), from which you can reinstall more quickly. Not to mention being useful backups in case the install disks get damaged.

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