Lost All Playlists

[bigjohn]

ok jim will I dont have a fast cpu like you do but its not slow 1.2 ghz ram is 756mb. i have all the upgrades and have done all to the machine that mtu tells us to do. and not that i need to use all the features but machine does slow down a lot. Not sure what i can turn off as far as proseesing goes and that part of it for me is not a problem can work around it just thought i would mention that it does. They say it will run on less a machine or a minumum for program and all im saying is i find that hard to believe if everything is in use. dont have mutch on show machine anyway so if i can tweak windows to run hoster better please point me in the right direction thanks jim for reply.

PS i dont have a complain just an observation

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

Not sure what i can turn off as far as proseesing goes so if i can tweak windows to run hoster better please point me in the right direction thanks jim for reply.

I'm not Jim but here is useful site for any computer user.
http://www.blackviper.com/
It is geared toward the gaming community but the same rules apply to running a lean and mean machine. It will help you determine what you can do without to save clock cycles.

[Jim Kercheval]

Originally Posted by mckyj57

I have been using Hoster as a practice setup for over two years now. I have built a Playlist of about 200 songs that I practice at least occasionally, along with a couple of dozen other lists.

I have Hoster 3.318 on Windows XP.

I exited Hoster to start over, hoping it would play the newly-imported file when I started it again. When I restarted, *all* my playlists were gone. Every one of them, about a dozen. No other files appear to be gone.

I searched the entire hard disk for *.hst files -- not a one. Where have they gone?

I would like to get my lists back. I have older backups that I can try and rebuild from, but it will be a pain. I don't use Hoster for gigs any more, so it's not like I lost my singer history or something. But I would like to get my lists back.

I know what it means to lose files as I did also. But 3.321a has fixed the problems previously noted. Since you have 3.18 (you are not removing it) on your computer all you have to do is download 3.321a and choose to upgrade. But I would recommend you purchase a product to help you find lost files such as ParetoLogic data recovery. I used this and it works great. Here is the address: http://paretologic.com/downloads/index.aspx

[bigjohn]

thank you mark will look into that site have read some.

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

thank you mark will look into that site have read some.

No prob, happy to help if I can.

[Jim Kercheval]

Originally Posted by bigjohn

ok jim will I dont have a fast cpu like you do but its not slow 1.2 ghz ram is 756mb. i have all the upgrades and have done all to the machine that mtu tells us to do. and not that i need to use all the features but machine does slow down a lot. Not sure what i can turn off as far as proseesing goes and that part of it for me is not a problem can work around it just thought i would mention that it does. They say it will run on less a machine or a minumum for program and all im saying is i find that hard to believe if everything is in use. dont have mutch on show machine anyway so if i can tweak windows to run hoster better please point me in the right direction thanks jim for reply.

PS i dont have a complain just an observation

If you go to the RUN command prompt and type in MSCONFIG then press enter it will pull up some options, select diagnostic radius button,you will gain as much speed as your computer can give you but will not start some specific software that slows down your machine. Most progams installed on your computer add startup services you dont need. But antivirus progams could be affected so start them separately.

[bigjohn]

yes i like that one will try it out msconfig ty.

[admin]

Originally Posted by mckyj57

Now we see the same old problem I have with MTU Hoster. Any time anyone reports a problem or makes a suggestion, the kneejerk reaction from people here seems to be to point fingers at everyone else and get defensive. If you look at the sticky thread about losing files, it reads like one big defense of MTU. It also says nothing about losing anything but KMA files, and intimates all the way through that Vista is causing it all.

I am not interested in reading through defense screeds -- I want a bug fix. I don't want ads for extra-cost things like SpinRite, and announcements how you are eligible to get a fix download if you bought on or after a certain date. And what is with a zillion sticky posts but not one on how to download the newest version?

I think the best thing for me to do is just finally give up on MTU. Every time I have a problem, it is a bad experience because everyone is so darned defensive. And because fixes are so darn hard to get, and because you have to beg for someone to allow you to install the darn thing. (Sometimes waiting a week or two for a response.)

Our support methods are clearly defined. We have had our Ticket system up for several years now. THat's how to communicate to MTU. We get 150,000 to 200,000 emails to "@mtu.com" every day. You can try to email us, why we don't publish an email, but the 3 spam arrestors we have between you and us will likely take out your emails. We've been stable on the Internet since 1996, and that... creates massive spam. :(

We sent you two notices to stop using 3.318 or 3.319 and upgrade. Sorry your spam arrestor or ISP blocked our emails to you. We can only do so much. Put us in your "approved" list so you get our emails.

We provided free upgrades to Hoster for years. After 3.310, we spent so much maintaining upgrades that we finally had to charge for it. Development and support costs are expensive to have quality people. I know you think our support sux, but we will solve your problem... for free.

There is a rule of the Universe maybe you are not aware of:

Cheap --- Fast --- Good. Pick any two.

Nothing in life gives you all three.... EVER. But you want: Fanstastic, FREE, INSTANT support. That's the problem. Adjust your expectations and everyone will be happy.

Since you stopped responding, I assume you have written MTU and this Forum off. I hope not, but if you are only practicing with Hoster, there are cheaper products (with worse support we hear) that you can use.

Heck, it sounds like our Microstudio would work for your practice needs.

Let us know if you decide to continue using Hoster and need help.

Best wishes.

[Beavis]

well put admin.

[bigjohn]

must agree well put. Maybe all is working now for him lets hope all is well