Hoster Light Freeze Up On Disc Import

[Musicman51]

Do i go online to remove all Hoster downloads on my computer? I'd like to go back and download what i started with fresh, then upgrade possibly to 4.09d.

[madjim- with the Lord]

George,
You should always be online whenever you uninstall a version of Hoster 4.XX.

Jim

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by Musicman51

Do i go online to remove all Hoster downloads on my computer? I'd like to go back and download what i started with fresh, then upgrade possibly to 4.09d.

Let me try to explain again. You only have one version of Hoster on your computer which is currently 4.09D. Even when you upgrade the previous version is removed and the new version is installed. Each upgrade release is a full copy of Hoster and replaces what was there before. They do not pile up with the new on top of the old. You cannot go back and download any version prior to 4.09D as MTU does not keep previous versions available for download.
That was why I said all you needed to do was re-install 4.09D and check the box to clear the registry entries as you install. This will set everything back to default.
And yes you need to be online so that it will register to MTU that Hoster has been re-installed.

[MTUSUPPORT]

Musicman,
I am not sure what is going on with your system. I have tried to make this happen here, but I do not have anything but Windows 7 and XP right now. I could not make it happen.

If the drive is working for the Singers Disc part, then it should not have any problems with the Import CD Tracks part. I tried to give you a call and left you a message.

I can try to come into your computer from here at MTU and see if I can take a look around to fix it.

[Musicman51]

Hello Bryan,
Let me first say thank you for taking the time to give my unique situation your attention. Incidently, i talked to Mrs Cox i believe it was, there at mtu about ordering a new external writter, just in case mine turns out to be bad. She was so friendly, and helpful, and was very understanding of my situation. You have some wonderful folks working at mtu, and support is first class. I didn't get your call, or message. I have an up to date phone number in my account, just go in there and get it, if you need me to call you, i can do this also. Again, thank you for your attention to this matter.

First off, i do not go online with my show laptop, only time i do, is a direct link to a Hoster Lite upgrade. I also at the same time do my windows operating system upgrades. I do not upgrade any hardware, software, firmware, utilities using Windows upgrade. That includes the Optiarc Burner i use for Hoster.

Now, i will try to isolate where i'm at on this matter.
I went and removed the downloaded file mtu Hoster Lite 4.09d. I went to the mtu website, and downloaded it again. Saved it to "My Music".
I Ran the 4.09d file again, and clicked the box where it goes back to default, as dale suggested. It downloaded correctly, and i rebuilt my song data base. I played a few selections from my external hard drive, hoster is playing correctly, smoothly, as always. No problems there.

I closed Hoster and went to "My Computer". There i found my external "Optiarc Drive", as well as the "Internal" CD/DVD drive that is installed on my laptop computer.
The Drive letter for the Optiarc is "F". I opened properties on that drive. I clicked on "Optiarc" and it said the drive is operating good. I clicked it again, and the drawer on the optiarc opened. The computer is seeing the external Optiarc. Great.

Went and opened Hoster Lite again, waited for the splash screen, it opened normally.
Went to Tools, "CD/DVD" clicked on it. It showed my internal drive:
D: Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-8505 1.40 Tested As Good. {Although it will not read or write karaoke graphics}
Also showed my Optiarc Writer.
F: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7170A 1.02
I tested it, "Good" I made this drive my "Default" reading drive, clicked saved, and exited.

I went to "Disc" I put a CDG in the Optiarc writer, filled out a song number, wrote in a song title, and it imported properly. I repeated this process with 5 different CD+G disc of different manufactures. ALL singers disc imported, and played, and deleted properly. Great

I then went and clicked on import, a drop down menu came with two choices, 1, files, 2, CD Tracks. I clicked CD Tracks, and Hoster Lite sat there, The import window did not open. I waited 4 minutes. The hour glass time out was showing. I clicked on files, far left to exit Hoster Lite, a notice appeared beside Hoster that read "def001.hst (Not Responding). I then went to the far right, to "X" out of hoster. The screen went white, and i got a windows pop up that said I could close Program, or wait for it to respond. I choose "Close This Program" and exited Hoster Lite.

I reopened Hoster Lite. Went to Tools "CD/DVD" Marked Optiarc External writer as bad. Retested my "Internal" writer:
D: Matshita DVD-Ram UJ-850S 1.40 It tested "Good" {However as i stated before, it will not read or write karaoke graphics}
I now made this internal writer my "Default" Read Drive. Clicked "Save" and closed that menu.

I now went back to the import tab, clicked it. It asked if i wanted to import 1, Files, or 2, CD Tracks. I clicked CD Tracks. The import window opened!! Great, Hoster Lite likes this drive, but again, this drive "Internal" will not read or write karaoke graphics.

I then place a new, clean, Sound Choice CD+G disc into my internal drive. Hoster reacted normally for a download. I went through the motions of actually downloading this CD+G. It downloaded normally, although no graphics or music appreared. So..that means a external "Optiarc" bad drive??? This laptop is less 8 months old. And it will reconize and open properly with the internal drive? Incidently, i used the internal drive and imported over 400 Video CDG's this spring.

Toshiba
1.86GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T2390 200GB hard-drive (5400rpm) 2GB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 15.4" 1280x800 display with 720p support and TrueBrite technology Atheros Wireless LAN (802.11b/g) DVD SuperMulti drive Built-in webcam 4 USB 2.0 ports iLink PC Express slot 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter Windows Vista Home Premium

I keep all kma files on external "Western Digital" Hard Drives, nothing on my laptop. Tested all 3 of my drives, and rebuilt all 3, all 3 are operating normally.

I keep my Microstudio, KH Pro, Vogone, Keyrite, on my studio computer, NOT my show computer. And this external Optiarc drive works like a champ on those programs, on that computer. Which is a HP Windows XP.
George

[marklwood]

Hey George, did you by chance have a copy of Roxio or Nero on that laptop that came with the computer? Did you open either one of them? What program did you use to import the video CDGs? The reason I ask is because some of these can mess with your upper and lower filters in the registry. You can delete these and they will automatically reset after a reboot. If you are comfortable editing the registry, here is the procedure.

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

2. Locate the UpperFilters value under the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

3. On the Edit menu, click Delete , and then click OK .

4. Locate the LowerFilters value under the same key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

5. On the Edit menu, click Delete , and then click OK .

6. Quit Registry Editor.

7. After you remove them Restart your computer.

If this drive is working on your XP machine, this is most likely a Vista error or another program error that is not common to both machines. This is the safest and easiest step to start with. Next, I would try deleting the drive and drivers from your system and let Vista re-discover them. You shouldn't need to provide a driver, Vista should take care of it automatically.

Keep us informed on your progress even if MTU fixes this for you. Someone else may benefit from the exchange.

[ddouglass]

Also if you have either of those programs on there be sure to remove their shortcut from the Start Menu/Startup folder. Both of those programs will try to grab exclusive use of any CD/DVD drives.

[Musicman51]

Not to my knowledge, but hey guys, i will certainly go over every inch of my desk top, and downloaded programs in search of ANY music programs, and get rid of them pronto. keep in mind ok, that i have been using this same laptop, and same writer since last october...ok? Hoster Lite has been operating just great for being on a vista machine.
Only music program that i remember removing, was Napster, and it came along with it's own player. That thing really interfeared with Hoster. Got rid of it right away, and never had a problem since. I did not use any program to download my video karaoke disc. Dale told me how to get them on my external hard drive, and i followed his directions, and they went right on????
I will look after work all over that laptop for any signs of music ware or players. I haven't up till now, because i never downloaded any, or use anything on my lappy except Hoster. I even went as far as to go over all my changes for Vista, the ones mtu said to make, just to make sure nothing had changed, and eveything is a ok?????
I really really appreciate you guys keeping me in the back of your mind. I will not change anything, if i'm not sure i know how. I will always ask first, or leave it alone. Keep thinking of my situation please..much appreciated.
Respectfully Yours, George