Getting Started

[tymzend]

I know I mentioned part of this in another post, but I will make this one more specific.

I just got my Portable PC yesterday (from MTU), all loaded up and ready to go.

Am I to assume that all of the operating software is up to date (XP, Hoster, etc)? Should I go out on the net and do all of the applicable Windows Updates? MTUSUPPORT ADDED: All the Windows Updates have been done, as of the day that it was shipped to you.

What about virus software? MTUSUPPORT ADDED: You can add this if you would like. If it is going to be used as a normal computer for Email, then this is a must.

Or, can I just start putting music on and run with it the way it is?MTUSUPPORT ADDED: It is all ready for you to run with it they way that it is.

Are these units shipped "ready to go"? MTUSUPPORT ADDED: Yes, the system is all ready to go, except for you loading your music.

[S. Parks]

Microsoft's website will scan your computer for the latest updates and tell you if you are current or not, as well as give you the option to update.

[jaddams]

tymzend,

There is not such an animal as a computer "ready to go" with all updates. Not on a Microsoft Windows Platform.

Chances are that between the time MTU ships it and the time you receive it, something has changed and you will need to update.

Always make it a habit to check for Windows updates at least once a week, if not daily as I do.

Good luck

[tymzend]

I am aware of the need to keep things updated. I am very strict about that with my home PC's. But, I just didn't know about how touchy these PC's are with running the Hoster software.

I hear people talk about audio dropouts during shows, etc. That, to me, is unacceptable.

So, I worry more about having a bunch of garbage on the computer that doesn't need to be there. The cleaner I can keep it, the better for the software, I'm sure.

Thanks for your input. I'll get the updates done when I finish loading up the discs. I don't plan on connecting it to the net until then, especially right in the middle of loading all of the music.

[MTUSUPPORT]

Tymzend,
I have just answered your above Post in Red. You are correct about keeping the system clean, but it is all ready to go as it was shipped to you.

[tymzend]

Thanks Brian!

Couple more things.........

What can I expect when I get to loading my Sound Choice CDG's? I have the Foundations, all the Bricks, and a bunch of Spotlight series stuff. (probably 140 discs in all)

Am I going to run into the "Track 15" issue on all of them?

I also have SC 3 discs in the 8700-8735 range (I think that's the range) that have the Mediaclog issue, too, I believe. I think I read that I need to send those back for replacements. But, I just got them 3 months ago, so would there be any chance that those are reproduced without the Mediaclog on them?

[tymzend]

Anybody have any help for my previous post in this thread?

Thanks in advance for your time.

[tymzend]

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