Pro Tools 9.0.6 Update
November 29, 2011
For Pro Tools 9.0 and Pro Tools HD 9.0 on Mac OS X and Windows
The updates available for download on this page require previous installation of Pro Tools 9 software and your Pro Tools 9 iLok license. See below for more information.
Pro Tools 9.0.6 is an officially qualified and recommended update for all Pro Tools 9 and Pro Tools HD 9 users on Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) through 10.7.4 (Lion), and Windows 7.
Pro Tools 9.0.6 Read Me
These Read Me files document important compatibility information, issues resolved in Pro Tools 9.0.6 (including issues resolved in previous 9.0.x versions), known issues, error messages, and information on installation and use of Pro Tools 9.0.6 and Pro Tools HD 9.0.6 software:
HD Native: If using HD Native hardware, please download the Avid NativeCardFlasher to update the HD Native card main and safe image firmware to version 1.03 for Mac OS 10.6.8 and higher support.
Authorization
Pro Tools 9 requires your Pro Tools 9, Pro Tools HD 9, or Pro Tools HD 8.5 (HD Native) iLok authorization to launch.
Installation Instructions
Please Note: Pro Tools 9.0 and higher uses a single installer for both Pro Tools 9 and Pro Tools HD 9. The installation is the same for both; only the authorization is different.
DO NOT install any version of Pro Tools 9 if you do not have an iLok with the Pro Tools 9, Pro Tools HD 9, or Pro Tools HD 8.5 (HD Native) license. The Pro Tools 9.0.6 updater will remove any version of Pro Tools 8 or earlier, and Pro Tools 9 will not run without an authorized iLok.
To update using the Pro Tools 9.0.6 Updater:
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Verify that Pro Tools is installed on your system.
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Quit the Pro Tools application if it is open.
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Locate the Pro Tools 9.0.6 update installer and launch it.
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Follow the on screen instructions.
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When installation is complete, restart your computer.
To do a "clean install" of Pro Tools 9.0.6:
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If you purchased the Download version of Pro Tools 9, the Pro Tools 9.0.x Full Installers are available in your Avid Account, replacing the original Pro Tools 9.0 Full Installers.
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The full installers do not require any previous installation of Pro Tools.
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On Mac OS X: Download the Pro Tools 9.0.5 Full Installer and run the installer application.
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On Windows 7: Download the Pro Tools 9.0.2 Full Installer (the latest available full installer for Windows) and run the installer application, then download and run the Pro Tools 9.0.6 Updater.
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Owners of the boxed version of Pro Tools 9 that do not have access to downloadable full installers can install Pro Tools 9.0 from their DVD, then download and run the Pro Tools 9.0.6 Updater.
Driver Updates Required for Pro Tools 9
If you are upgrading to Pro Tools 9, it is important that you install the latest drivers for your device for Mac OS X or Windows: