Hello. I I bought update from cubase 7.5 to cubase 8.0
First start of the programm disappoint me. I have Windows 7 64 bit.
Usually i use simple theme in windows without any special effects. I think You know, why I’m doing it.
The programm does not work in this case
Hello,
yes, it doesn’t work without desktop composition enabled / Aero. This is reported in the system requirements:
It was recommended to have Aero and destop composition enabled also with Cubase 7.5 as disabling these options negatively affected the performance on Windows 7.
Kind regards,
Oh, I See. Thank You for The Answer.
That’s a pretty big change IMHO. At the very least, I think this requirement should be much more prominently displayed than a *** footnote.
My DWM composition IS on and Cubase still gives me the above error message. Any thoughts?
Marty
Hello mdorren,
we have a KB article about this now:
https://www.steinberg.net/nc/en/support/knowledgebase_new/show_details/kb_show/windows-7-error-message-dwm-composition-is-not-running-please-switch-to-an-aero-theme.html
Hope it helps.
Thanks Fabio… Now… If only I could get my activation key emailed to me…
Got it sorted out… spam filter… thanks. Happy Holidays