Adding CDG live at a show

[stublack]

I don't know if anyone is still reading this post, but I'm having this problem again. I am constantly doing all the updates and defrags and I'm still having sporatic problems loading customers cdg's on my vista machines with 3.321.

Sometimes Hoster crashes and sometimes the lyrics and music get out of sync. I never had this problem with any previous version of Hoster. So I don't think it can be blamed on updates or cd/dvd players. I suppose it can be blamed on vista, but I think there is a problem that still needs some attention. If there is a solution that I'm not aware please advise!

[Skybird74]

4.0 is almost ready for XP, and maybe not long afterwards for Vista!
KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!!!

[Joe Nieves]

Temp Solution to CDG Import Problem

Run your show from Hoster #1 and play singers Disc from Hoster #2 It Works with no problems or Sound Dropout..

1) Start Hoster Program and minimize it.
2) Reposition Hoster window #1 to upper right corner
3) If you are Not in extended monitor mode you will need to resize lyric window.
4) Start Hoster Program #2 and minimize it.
5) Reposition Hoster Window #2 to lower left corner.
6) Go to file and click on new to create a new play list, now click on file then SaveAs and Name it Singer Disc then click on the save window you’re ready.
7) Now when you get a singers Disc import it from Hoster #2 and it will not affect Hoster #1 even while running your show from Hoster #1 window.

[stublack]

Thanks Joe, this seems to work in my initial test.

I'll post back here after I do a show to see if the solves my problem until a fix comes in.
I'm hoping 4.0 fixes the problem. I'm considering changing operating system to XP to get 4.0 quicker and maybe that will solve the problem also.

Thanks again!!

[Lonman]

Originally Posted by stublack

I'm considering changing operating system to XP !!

That's the general recommendation! I am switching "upgrading" to XP as soon as I can afford to get the discs - hopefully before the stores stop selling them!

[Joe Nieves]

You can run two operating systems from the same computer XP & Piss Sta!, I mean Vista. Joe....

[capnvic]

According to Microsoft. yes you can, but they don't recommend since VISTA uses a Boot Configuration Database, versus the BIOS operating systems like XP or Windows 2000. Here is a breakdown from MS.

To create a working multi-boot configuration, install the oldest version of the Windows operating system first. Then, install each newer version in order. Every new Windows version preserves backward compatibility for starting earlier Windows versions.

To create a multi-boot configuration that includes Windows Vista, you must have at least one partition for each earlier Windows version that you install. Follow these general guidelines:

•	Create at least two partitions. Use one partition for the Windows Vista installation. Note If the partition for Windows Vista is already formatted, make sure that it is formatted by using the NTFS file system. However, we recommend that you use one of the following methods: • Create the second unformatted partition. • Do not create the second partition and leave the space as free space. Instead, create the second partition during the Windows Vista installation.
•	If the computer does not have an operating system installed, install the oldest Windows version first. Note Install Windows XP before you install Windows Server 2003.
•	Run the Windows Vista Setup program. Install Windows Vista in the free space or in the existing partition. You can run this Setup program in the earlier Windows version, or you can start the computer when the Windows Vista disc is in the CD or DVD drive.

After Windows Vista Setup finishes, you will have a correctly-configured, multi-boot environment that includes Windows Vista and the earlier versions of Windows. The Bootmgr boot menu that appears resembles the following menu: Microsoft Windows Earlier Windows Operating System

I think that this is more trouble than its worth. I would recommend that you go ahead and install XP and forego VISTA, until MTU or Microsoft can make the necessary changes for Video Hoster 4.0 to run correctly.Plus you have to sacrifice space for two O/S partitions.