How Can I Open My Pro Tools 10 Without iLok?

Pro Tools users often face issues when trying to open their software without an iLok. However, disabling certain startup programs and adjusting some system settings can help resolve this problem. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to open your Pro Tools 10 without an iLok.

Firstly, go to the Startup Tab in Windows 7 and choose 'Disable All' at the bottom right corner. Next, click on the Windows Start button and type 'msconfig' in the search box. Press ENTER to open the System Configuration window.

In this window, check the box at the bottom to 'Hide all Microsoft Services'. For Pro Tools users with Avid or Digidesign interfaces, you need to check the box for 'Digidesign MME Binder'.

To optimize your computer's performance, go to the Policies tab and check the boxes to 'Enable write caching' and 'Turn off Windows write-cache buffer flushing'. Additionally, change the option from 'Optimize for quick removal' to 'Optimize for performance' for external hard drives.

Next, open Device Manager and navigate to the Disk Drives menu. Right-click on each hard drive name and select Properties to enable Write Cache and Advanced Performance.

To prevent power issues with devices powered by USB, go to the Power Management tab and un-check the box to 'Allow the computer to turn off' devices.

Open Control Panel and click on Device Manager. In the Universal Serial Bus Controllers menu, open the properties of each USB Root Hub and enable Write Cache and Advanced Performance.

To prevent UAC (User Account Control) from interrupting your workflow, slide the slider down to 'Never notify' in the UAC window.

Finally, navigate to the top right corner of Control Panel and switch the view type to 'Small icons'. This will make it easier to access various options in Windows 7.

By following these steps, you should be able to open your Pro Tools 10 without an iLok. This guide should help alleviate performance issues and provide a smoother workflow for studio artists using Windows 7.

How can i open my pro tools 10 without ilok