Optional Optimizations
The following system optimizations may help Pro Tools | First perform better on some systems. It is recommended that you only try these optimizations if necessary, as they may disable or adversely affect the functionality of other programs on your system.
Adjust Processor Scheduling:
1. Right-click Computer and choose Properties.
2. Click Advanced system settings.
3. Under the Performance section, click the Settings button.
4. Click the Advanced tab.
5. Under the Processor Scheduling section, select the Background Services option.
6. Click OK to close the Performance Options window.
7. Click OK to close the System Properties window.
Disable System Startup Items:
1. The fewer items in use by your computer, the more resources are available for Pro Tools | First. Some startup applications may be consuming unnecessary CPU resources, and can be turned off.
If you disable any of the following startup items, do so carefully:
- Portable media serial number (required for some applications that utilize a copy protection key)
- The Plug and Play service
- Event log
- Cryptographic services
From the Start menu, type “msconfig” in Start Search and press Enter to open the System Configuration Utility.
2. Under the General tab, choose Selective Startup.
3. Deselect Load Startup Items and click OK.
4. Click Restart to restart the computer.
5. Set the Display Sleep setting to Never.
6. After restarting, the computer displays a System Configuration message. Check to see if Pro Tools performance has increased before you deselect the “Don't show this message again” option. If performance has not changed, run “msconfig” and return your computer Startup Selection back to Normal Startup - load all device drives and services. Alternatively, try disabling Startup items and non-essential processes individually.