Sonic Stage and Win7 Ultimate x64

[numberguy]

This just will not install for me

I try to install and get this error " Installation process for Sonic Stage 4.3 has been terminated (2051, 20698) Tried running in XP compatability.

Tried to run under Win virtual machine but then can't connect to my Music drive.

Can anyone help ?

[sfbp]

It works (for thousands, I think).

I assume

a. you did not have the NetMD unit connected when running the install

b. You turned off driver signing (just in case)

c. You disabled any antivirus, firewall (NAT is normal and fine), and possible also DEP. (Google it)

d. You are properly connected to the internet (for validation of existing encryption keys). It's possible Sony's server was down at the time - this happens occasionally.

When you describe when and how the error occurred in much more detail, we can help. You may have to start with cleanup - but if you are already an MD owner since the year dot, you probably know about that.

Also if you are expecting to get music from your "Music Drive", you'd better:

1. Fire up Sonic Stage Backup on the old machine; or

2. Run the File Conversion Tool on your old setup to decrypt the files.

Have a good day, and welcome to the forums.

[numberguy]

sorry I have no exp with using this as I purchased it second hand (with full warrantry).

I have had an iPod but was looking for something that actually sounded good.

I believe I had the unit pluged in while installing so will reinstall and get back to you.

[numberguy]

nope still have the same error

I assume
a. you did not have the NetMD unit connected when running the install

not connected

b. You turned off driver signing (just in case)

never use it
c. You disabled any antivirus, firewall (NAT is normal and fine), and possible also DEP. (Google it)

all disabled
d. You are properly connected to the internet (for validation of existing encryption keys). It's possible Sony's server was down at the time - this happens occasionally.

connected and downloaded its the install that fails

seems to screw up on the sonic stage add on ........grrrr

[sfbp]

connected and downloaded its the install that fails

Hmm.. not sure what you mean. There's no downloading involved. If you see downloading DURING THE INSTALL then you are not running the all-in-one complete installer that is from the site here. Sony's original method of delivery was by downloading. Forget it.

I (believe I) know what your problem is - Sonic Stage Ultimate vs Windows Ultimate. The two "Ultimate"'s have Nothing Whatsoever To Do With Each Other.

You need to get the version from our downloads section. Sorry.

Good Luck

PS You will need the NetMD 64-bit driver (also in the downloads section).

[numberguy]

tried the installer from here and still got the same error

[sfbp]

Real windows? On a real PC?

If so, my next guess would be that you have some cleanup to do. I'd start with some basic checks, and if those pass, try a system restore to some time in the past before you ever started installing SS.

If not, especially if you are not booting from C:, you may have some serious studying to do.

Tell us what you know and we'll try to help. I am almost thinking "malware" here. This stuff works.

[numberguy]

ok after installing 10 times I got fed up and was about to throw every thing out the window when my 9 year old said to just see if it started.

AND

the damn thing worked, even though it kept giving those errors while installing and halting.

sigh.....

Thanks for all the help bud

[sfbp]

You're welcome. One of the good things about that install is that it tells you each step it's performing in some detail.

Conclusion: something that didn't matter failed. It may even have failed for me - I don't remember. The "big deal" in that whole install is the "OpenMG Secure Module" (an oxymoron if I ever heard one). Once you get that installed properly you should be ok. It's highly likely that finding an old installation or files that turn out to be un-upgradeable or un-importable will cause the sort of errors you describe.

Glad you got sorted.