I have a couple of questions about ultrapak 2018. I have to re-install my operating system. If I decide not to re-install BIAB on my computer and instead use the usb drive I assume I would have to check for updates from the usb drive in order to keep BIAB up to date. Is this correct?
I could also create a file folder in the c drive for copies of my seq, sgu and mgu files in case the drive crashes.
Lastly if the usb drive becomes defective will I be able to replace it or downoald BIAB at no charge?
BIAB 2018 latest build, Window 10 Pro 64 bit operating system X64 based processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU ES-2670 @ 2.60GHz 16 Gigs Ram Tascam 2x2 audio interface. Podxt
I have a couple of questions about ultrapak 2018. I have to re-install my operating system. If I decide not to re-install BIAB on my computer and instead use the usb drive I assume I would have to check for updates from the usb drive in order to keep BIAB up to date. Is this correct?
I could also create a file folder in the c drive for copies of my seq, sgu and mgu files in case the drive crashes.
Lastly if the usb drive becomes defective will I be able to replace it or downoald BIAB at no charge?
1: When you properly install the program you are given a choice of where the program and specific files should reside. If there are updates, the update installer will be able to identify where your installation is located and automatically update the required files at that location accordingly.
2: Yes, you can store your own BiaB song files at any location you prefer.
3: Only PG Music can advise on that. We are just end-users, like you. You should be able to download any replacement files that you have a valid PG Music license for. The product suppliers will be the definitive authority.
BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.
Yes, if you purchased a BiaB USB drive from PG Music, you would use that drive letter as the destination drive.
BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.
One thing to remember is the USB drive is "temporary storage". Windows may reassign a different drive letter than what the USB drive was first assigned. This often happens if you plug the USB drive into different USB ports but can also happen even though you connect the USB drive into the same USB port every time.
Windows allows you to permanently assign a drive letter to a USB device. Here's how to do it in Windows 10:
1) Ensure that the drive you're relettering isn't in use and that no files from that drive are open. 2) Right-click on the Start button. 3) Click Disk Management to open the Disk Management console. 4) Right-click the volume that has the drive letter you want to change. 5) Click Change Drive Letter And Paths. 6) Click the Change button. 7) Choose from a list of available drive letters. (Don't use A or B, which have historically been reserved for floppy drives and can sometime confuse older software.) 8) Click OK. 9) Click Yes if a popup windows appears asking if you really want to do this. 10) Close the Disk Management console.
Last edited by Jim Fogle; 03/20/1806:35 AM. Reason: Provide step-by-step
Lastly if the usb drive becomes defective will I be able to replace it or downoald BIAB at no charge?
Hi Rich,
The hard drives are covered by a one-year warranty, so if it fails within that year, we'll replace it for free. If it fails after a year, or if it stops working because it was dropped or not ejected before disconnecting, we'll replace it for the cost of the drive ($50) plus shipping, or you can download the software for free.
Though lots of users choose to run Band-in-a-Box directly from the UltraPAK hard drive, if you have enough space to install Band-in-a-Box to your internal drive, or another hard drive, I'd highly recommend doing that instead, so nothing happens to the original.
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