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klemptor · July 23rd, 2010, 11:09 AM

Hi everyone. I got a new computer yesterday running Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). I installed SonicStage and everything was working fine. This morning I made an MD using my MZ-M100 with no problem. But now I'm trying to do another, and I got an error stating that the driver for the MD recorder has not installed correctly. This is the same recorder that I used to make the first disc, and I never unplugged it. So what's going on? Does anyone have any experience with this problem or any helpful suggestions? I would really appreciate it.

culp4684 · July 23rd, 2010, 06:19 PM

I didn't think Sonicstage worked on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. I have tried several times as well, but it always stated that the drivers wouldn't install.

I seem to remember someone over at the Sony Insider boards had some luck with the 32 bit version...

klemptor · July 26th, 2010, 08:15 AM

Thanks for your reply Culp. There was a full install of SonicStage floating around either here or the other Minidisc board a few years ago, and that's what I was using for three years with success on 64-bit Vista. It's also what I've put on my new Windows 7 machine and worked for a little while.

If I can't find another solution, I guess I'll put a virtual instance of XP on my computer and use that for making MDs. Kind of a pain, but I do love minidisc so I guess it's worth it

jonny mac · July 26th, 2010, 10:33 AM

Somehow, Sony have never gotten round to making a SS version that will work on Windows 7 64bit. As 32 bit is limited to 4 gigs of RAM, I´m sure the next Windows version will make SS completely unuseable, as all PCs will surely have more than 4 gigs.

krazyivan · July 26th, 2010, 10:44 AM

A little off topic but I thought the 32 bit OS limit is 3GB RAM.

To quote Dansdata.com:

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If you install 4Gb, there is no way to make all of the RAM between 3Gb and 4Gb available without installing a 64-bit OS, which you can't do unless you have a 64-bit CPU. And even then it won't necessarily work.

Mike Rofone · July 26th, 2010, 09:12 PM

I believe the actual limitation is about 3.7 GB or something like that.

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July 23rd, 2010, 11:09 AM	#1
klemptor RAmen! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 91	MZM100 and Windows 7...help please! Hi everyone. I got a new computer yesterday running Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). I installed SonicStage and everything was working fine. This morning I made an MD using my MZ-M100 with no problem. But now I'm trying to do another, and I got an error stating that the driver for the MD recorder has not installed correctly. This is the same recorder that I used to make the first disc, and I never unplugged it. So what's going on? Does anyone have any experience with this problem or any helpful suggestions? I would really appreciate it. __________________ "What vision is left, and is anyone asking?" - Crass, Berkertex Bribe "The more they take the piss the less people you can trust." - Subhumans, Waste of Breath "Everything you do to protect yourself, well it ain't gonna happen right." - Billy Idol, World Comin' Down "I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form." - Bob Dylan, Shelter from the Storm Klem's blog

July 23rd, 2010, 06:19 PM	#2
culp4684 Guru Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 2,331	I didn't think Sonicstage worked on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. I have tried several times as well, but it always stated that the drivers wouldn't install. I seem to remember someone over at the Sony Insider boards had some luck with the 32 bit version... __________________ DAP: Zune 80 (red), Sony NWZ-728B, Creative Zen Vision:M, Sony HD5 (red) MD Gear: MZ-RH1 Hi-MD recorder, MZ-NH1 Hi-MD recorder, MZ-N10 recorder/player; MZ-EH930 Hi-MD player, IM-DR80 recorder; MZ-E10 player; MZ-EP11 player; MDS-JA20ES deck; Kenwood KMD-44 auto deck; Sharp DR7 recorder/player; MD-DS77 player, Aiwa AM-NX9 recorder, Victor XM-C37-T player Phones: Grado SR-125, Koss PortaPros, Denon AH-C351, Sharp HP-MD33S, Shure E2C, Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro's Home Setup: Denon DVD-2910 SACD/DVD-A player; Marantz SR7400 receiver, Boston Acoustics speaker system.

July 26th, 2010, 08:15 AM	#3
klemptor RAmen! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 91	Thanks for your reply Culp. There was a full install of SonicStage floating around either here or the other Minidisc board a few years ago, and that's what I was using for three years with success on 64-bit Vista. It's also what I've put on my new Windows 7 machine and worked for a little while. If I can't find another solution, I guess I'll put a virtual instance of XP on my computer and use that for making MDs. Kind of a pain, but I do love minidisc so I guess it's worth it __________________ "What vision is left, and is anyone asking?" - Crass, Berkertex Bribe "The more they take the piss the less people you can trust." - Subhumans, Waste of Breath "Everything you do to protect yourself, well it ain't gonna happen right." - Billy Idol, World Comin' Down "I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form." - Bob Dylan, Shelter from the Storm Klem's blog

July 26th, 2010, 10:33 AM	#4
jonny mac Guru Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 2,162	Somehow, Sony have never gotten round to making a SS version that will work on Windows 7 64bit. As 32 bit is limited to 4 gigs of RAM, I´m sure the next Windows version will make SS completely unuseable, as all PCs will surely have more than 4 gigs. __________________ Portable Gear: HiMD units: EH1, EH70, NH1, NH900, NHF800, NH600 MD units: E90, E75, N505, NF610, N710, R410, G750, R900, Panasonic SJ-MJ50 (x2) Earphones: Sony MDR-E931 (SP & LP), Klipsch Image X1, Sennheiser: PX-100, PX-200, MX-760, MX-550, MX-450, MX-400 Flash players: Sony S705, Panasonic SD-SV100, iRiver iFp-795, PSP 2000 DSLR: Pentax K200D & BG3, Tamron 17-50 F2.8, 18-55mm F3.5-5.6, 55-300mm F4-5.8, Pentax "M" lenses: 28mm/2.8, 50mm/1.7, 135mm/3.5

July 26th, 2010, 09:12 PM	#6
Mike Rofone T-Moderator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5,035	I believe the actual limitation is about 3.7 GB or something like that. __________________ “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” – Ken Olson, President, Chairman and Founder of Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977

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