Well I'm on win 7 pro 32 bit

Tried offline and online method I always get an error during the install process

Sorry but this is not cracked well for all to use without problems


I fear if you did have an R2R version the waves installer Central knows that and cancel all process at some point

Even when you clean your registry....


So if you have a new computer that never ever received waves install then That is the reason it works for you guys

 

During install, and while being lazy about the whole 'clean install' thing, I discovered that the new Waves Central will look for the old version of the software and delete it before installing the update. So no need for a clean install. Nice.

I did have to disable my hosts file in order to log in to Waves Central and install. Once the install was done, I immediately re-enabled my hosts file.

The new update works flawlessly on my Windows 10 system in Studio One v3. Easiest install to date.

I don't think adding the .dll files to the firewall is necessary, but for those who want to, the software that I use is called Windows Firewall Control. It allows you to add .dll and many other file types to the firewall with a right-click menu selection.
Here's a link: http://www.binisoft.org/wfc.php

 

this version will only work with Win 10

if you have a win 7 and had a previous R2R version forget about trying just lost the whole day

 

All sounds like rather a PITA really... maybe im just getting old, or lazy, or both.

Reckon I'll stick with prior version for now and forgo the new plugs.

 

Clean install means removing previous install. You will still have access to the
same plugins plus any new ones or updates.

 

I installed on computer with many version of Waves previously installed going back to V9R24.

 

I on Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and works Perfectly.

 

Waves was asking for waveshell folder until i moved the old wavshells out of the vst folder.. Does any one know if i need one or both for anything or can i safely say bye bye?

The one that came with this is WaveShell-VST 9.6_X64.dll

The ones in my folder already are 9.61_x64.dll & 9.3_x64.dll

9.61 sounds newer but is from 2015.

 

Do what you think is best for you. This has been my method for some time and serves me well.
Don't get plugins locking or going back into demo or limited mode.

I like to check web sites from time to time to see what's going on. If they are blocked by the host file,
you have to manually unblock to visit the sites.

 

The new one is 9.6.44. Best to have started with a clean install but you may be
okay by just deleting the old Waveshells.

For some reason the so called fixed installer puts the plugins into the wrong folders by default:
C:\Program Files\VSTplugins
and
C:\Program Files\VSTplugins

You have to move the new Waveshells to the proper folders (your default VST folders).

 

No need to block DLLs. Just block the EXEs or add the "127.0.0.1 register.waves.com" to "hosts" file. That will do.

 

I have a different point of view to the popular information about the built-in Win Firewall and his work protecting dll's from outside checks and intrussions.

Is a common mistake to believe that because there are no standard context menu to protect files like .dll, but in fact you can create rules including all kind of files from the command line. I recentrly made a Windows batch file to do that, so if I can help feel free to use it, and don't hesitate to share or modify the code as your needs....is a present for you guys ;)

Instructions:
- Download it from here:
http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/eXzAfS0h/file.html
- Follow the link, download the file: "PluginProtector.zip"
- Place it uncompressed
"PluginProtector.bat" in the root of the folder that contains the files you want to protect.
- Note that it wil scan for files recursivelly, so if you don't have any file that needs to use your network connection is a good idea to put and execute it, for example, in the root of your "VstPlugins" folder and the script rill take care of all the files/subfolders inside it.
- Open "CMD" as an Admin and go to the folder where you placed the "Pluginprotector.bat" file
(cd....)
- Execute the file like this: Pluginprotector "TheNameYouWant" (without quotes). It will scan for .dll, .ocx, .exe, .vst3 files in the folder and subfolders, as I said.
- When the process will finnish, take a look in your IN and Out firewall rules (you can reach them in your Control Panel) et.....VOILA! you will see your brand new rule working instantlly.

- Important: Take note that this script was developed for private brand use
and intensivelly tested, probing that is completelly sure for the systems of the brand.
I'm releasing it for free to the Audiosex community. So me or neither "Millbrook Audio" DON'T have any responability of the use of that tool.
Feel free to ask any questions if you have, but really, I would help, but I'm not sure I will have time to answer...I will try (so if there is some "Elite" here, I ECHO him/them for help if there are unanswered questions, thank you guys ;) )
- Transfer to Audioz is allowed, and would be an honour.

Case resolved.
Inaqui Marin

 

Last edited: Feb 23, 2016

It really REALLY works on win7, no matter what version was installed before. Just take care that you:

- completely uninstall previous version

- remove leftovers (folders, dlls…)

- remove all the registry entries (use Revo or similar)

As I understand you’ve had problems (like many others) with Waves Central download. This means that you did not even use the patch – how would you know if it works or not? Try different route (hope you are using protection..) and good luck.

 

did all of that

not working at all each attempts I get this



Sorry
An Error has occurred while performing installation..
If you receive this message again please contact waves technical support..

 

Remind me of my dad when i was 17

 

1) Did you create a Waves account first, before running the installer?
2) Did you use the offline installer someone had posted?
3) Mac OSX or Windows?

 

1) Yep created an account first before running the installer
2)Did use the offline installer from my own download account
3) windows 7 32 bit

 

From the Waves support page...

Version 9 System Requirements:

CPU
Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon

Memory
4 GB RAM
4 GB free disk space

Operating System
Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
Windows 8.1 64 bit
Windows 10 64 bit

Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024

 

Ok so this will only work on 64

I get it...Hummmm

ok....

 

if you'll plan to reuse (later) for future reinstallation, by using Offline package you've previously made first time (and backuped), it's not necessary to login from Waves Central utility, also you'll can keep "127.0.0.1 register.waves.com" in your "hosts" file, it works fine, I've tested this option this morning on fresh Windows 7 computer (after Acronis image restore) and working like a charm! Cheers.