The recommendation has always been to install directly over the original installation. That way, you keep all of your RealTracks, styles etc. That's the way I and most other members choose to adopt.

I run the Audiophile version directly from the USB Hard drive. I don't know about thumb-type removable drives, I think there are possible performance issues. That's the only downside I'm aware of.




BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Professional & Windows 11, Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors