Pro tools hardware is either not installed windows 7

The answer given there details how to get Pro Tools running on a PC, but I found that it worked for Macs too and without having to install any drivers. The fix is kind of like booting Pro Tools in safe mode. This will bypass the normal start up sequence and open up the Playback Engine window. Now you can select the correct playback engine and continue using Pro Tools.

This problem may have been fixed in the Pro Tools 9. Maybe in a future update…. System Profiler does see it, however, under the Firewire tab. Any further idears? Thanks a million. Stevie, Have you tried downloading the latest drivers for the Mbox 2 Pro?

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With that being said, make sure your hardware peripherals are indeed plugged in, and if necessary, powered on. If you were using anything like a USB hub, monitor port, splitter, keyboard port, or docking station, then these devices could be inadvertently contributing to the problem. If neither of these two actions got you any success, then try using a different port on your computer, if possible. Doing this will reload the device drivers for your interface and refresh the connection.

Does anyone have ideas regarding the hardware that Pro Tools might be missing or any work around for this issue? I am running Mac OS Thanks a lot for helping me out. Hi Kenneth, The error is because the software settings during installation are incorrect.

To resolve this error follow the steps mentioned below: 1 Boot the Pro tools software in the safe mode 2 Hold the 'N' key and start the Pro tools software 3 The Playback engine window will open in the system 4 Select the correct playback engine and use the Pro Tools 5 Click 'OK' and the Mac Pro input will work effectively in the system 6 Restart the system in normal mode after the settings are applied.

Pro Tools Hardware not installed error message. Hi Friends, I have been using Pro Tools for some time now and never had a problem with it. Pro Tools hardware is either not installed or used by another program.

Pro Tools Hardware not installed error message Hi Kenneth, The error is because the software settings during installation are incorrect.