Move libraries from broken ssd…

[Andreas Bryntesson]

I have all my toontrack products on an ssd, that’s...

I have all my toontrack products on an ssd, that’s showing signs of quitting on me.
I need to replace it asap.
Until I get that sorted, I’ll have to temporarily use a regular hard drive, as it’s my only option atm.
So I need to move everything to the other drive.
I’ve successfully moved everything, except for all superior drummer 3 products.
They can’t be moved, because of the problems with the ssd.
So what’s the best way to get all those sd3 products onto the other drive?
I’ve already tried “change path” and “add alternative library path and it doesn’t work.
Says “invalid library”.
Tried it from both the product manager and from superior drummer 3.

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 10

I have all my toontrack products on an ssd, that’s showing signs of quitting on me.
I need to replace it asap.
Until I get that sorted, I’ll have to temporarily use a regular hard drive, as it’s my only option atm.
So I need to move everything to the other drive.
I’ve successfully moved everything, except for all superior drummer 3 products.
They can’t be moved, because of the problems with the ssd.
So what’s the best way to get all those sd3 products onto the other drive?
I’ve already tried “change path” and “add alternative library path and it doesn’t work.
Says “invalid library”.
Tried it from both the product manager and from superior drummer 3.

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 10

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[Andreas Bryntesson]

Bear-Faced Cow wrote:

Seriously Jack, berating the OP isn’t helping either.

YES, you can install into a new location via the Product Manager, seeing as you are unable to drag your library from your SSD. Click on the “SHOW DETAILS” link in your product and you will get something similar to the screenshot below.

Where you see the arrow pointing to the dropdown, you can do all of your re-installation to a new location (select the location in the installer). Note that you must have the library downloaded prior to installing. However, that’s all you need to do. Start there.

jord

Thanx a lot for this detailed explanation.
I’ve got most of the sd3 stuff reinstalled on the other drive now, so this method is working (so far).

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 10

• This post was modified 5 months, 3 weeks ago by Andreas Bryntesson.

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[Andreas Bryntesson]

drumjack52 wrote:

Andreas Bryntesson wrote:

How can I install to another drive, without first uninstalling?
There are no such options available, except for the ones i’ve mentioned and they’re not working, because of the problems I’m having with the ssd (or whatever it is).

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 10

You not knowing anything substantive about your computer isn’t helping. That being said follow these steps: open the Product Manager. This is for part one of the core library but the other parts should be the same. Go to the section labeled ‘Superior Drummer 3 Library Part 1 – Basic Sound Library. Then click on ;show details’. Then in the window that opens just below that click on the ‘installation info’  tab then click on the three horizontal lines that has a down arrow on the right hand side and you should have an entry that says ‘change path’. You should be able to change the installation path there.

I don’t see that doing an uninstall/reinstall would work because you might get the same ‘invalid library’ message.

I just remembered something – make sure you are running in admin mode on your computer.

All I know is that it’s an internal drive.
It’s a 1 tb Kioxia-Exceria Plus ssd.
Thanx a lot for helping out.

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 10

[Andreas Bryntesson]

Shootie wrote:

On PC.. Any drive that disappears on startup, and then shows up on a different startup… back and forth. I stop using it immediately. It will go away forever soon. If it’s a mission critical HD, wait until the replacement shows up before putting anymore use on it and then recover your info if needed.

If anything is irreplaceable on that drive, stop now. Literally unplug it. Grab a screwdriver if you have to, open the PC, and detach the power cable.

Thanx, I appreciate your input on this.
Actually I did have mission critical files on that drive, but I was lucky enough to successfully get everything backed up to other drives, after a couple of initial fails.

Now I’ve got those files backed up to 3 separate drives, so I fell pretty safe right now.
Yeah, I’m gonna order a new 4tb ssd tomorrow and replace the other drive.
Well, I’m probably gonna let a computer guy I know do this for me and I can ask him to also check out the health status of the drive.

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 10

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[Andreas Bryntesson]

Shootie wrote:

I agree, we don’t know. I’m not going to help him with a totally dead drive though. If he’s not backing up mission critical stuff, It’s my advice for a non-tech user. Just stop and deal with it. My TT and sample drives aren’t backed up, I’ll deal with that headache if it happens. My project drives are, so I can afford to toy around if problems arise.

When I buy budget drives that die quick, this is the behavior before they fail. Not having access to the entire drive when it does come up is a symptom as well. It gets scary fast, trying to backup a failing drive and the transfer fails 80% through. It’s just be-safe advice. I appreciate anyone being savvy, but it’s not a time to learn unless he can afford to lose the drive.

And I agree, if he has a tower and multiple drives, he could just unplug a healthy one, data and power, and see if it comes up. His symptoms remind me of past experiences and his responses encourages my advice.

On the other side of this. I’ve learned to go cheap with drives I can afford to lose, and always go name brand and reputation with mission critical drives.

Thanx, that’s some great advice.
Like I said, I’m gonna order a 4tb ssd tomorrow.
My first thought was to remove and throw away the broken drive (if that’s what’s broken).
However, after checking out different ssd:s and solutions, I’m considering ordering an ssd to use externally with an enclosure…
What’s your recommendation about this?
What I’m currently considering:
kingston kc3000 4tb.
Paired with a ugreen m.2 nvme ssd enclosure, or acasis tbu 405 (if going with an external option).

Are those solid options, or would you recommend buying something else?

 

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: Windows 10

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