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Serato DJ doesnt work after update to 1.6

Product
Serato DJ Pro
Version
1.6.0
Hardware
Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB
Computer
PC
OS
Platform
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fyx 8:51 AM - 4 February, 2014
hi,

i updated serato dj from 1.5 to 1.6 but everytime i start i just get ja blak screen. Task manger tells me, that the software is running.
Serato, Support
Matt P 9:13 PM - 5 February, 2014
Hi fyx,

This might be related to a couple things. First can you tell me your full computer specs and if you have removed corrupt files from your music library?

Can you try 1.5 again? - serato.com

Matt P
fyx 9:45 PM - 5 February, 2014
hi,

i have an i5 2,5ghz,6 gb ram, gfarce gt520mx. after installing 1.5.2 everything works fine again. even my library is complete.
no corrupted files.
its not that big. maybe 50 songs...
Roby Noy Dj's 11:04 PM - 5 February, 2014
I have the same problem with my pc i5 4giga 1.5.2 works 100% - 1.6 ver (not beta) grey white screen no serto dj at loud - help!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watchwww.youtube.com
Asu 12:02 AM - 6 February, 2014
Quote:
I have the same problem with my pc i5 4giga 1.5.2 works 100% - 1.6 ver (not beta) grey white screen no serto dj at loud - help!!!!!!!!!!!!
Watchwww.youtube.com


did you do a clean install? meaning,uninstall old Serato...reboot,then install.

a lot of people always rush the install process and this happens.
Roby Noy Dj's 6:46 AM - 6 February, 2014
I did exactly what you offer to do, yet the same result ,I even installed serato 1.6 (not beta) in a new pc that serato old ver was never installed on him

I tried on 5 pc win 7 64bit differnt pc the same result :(

serato team help !!!!!
Asu 5:45 PM - 6 February, 2014
Quote:
I did exactly what you offer to do, yet the same result ,I even installed serato 1.6 (not beta) in a new pc that serato old ver was never installed on him

I tried on 5 pc win 7 64bit differnt pc the same result :(

serato team help !!!!!


try to run it in compatibility mode and see what happens
Roby Noy Dj's 5:50 PM - 6 February, 2014
What is compatibility mode ? safe mode?
fyx 5:54 PM - 6 February, 2014
doesnt help :(
Serato, Support
Matt P 1:36 AM - 13 February, 2014
Hey guys,

Can you try these steps:

- Does it keep happening every time, or is it just the first time?
- Disable your internet connection and try again
- Try a fresh install (uninstall/delete the Serato package folder from Program Files first and then download a new package for install).

Let me know how it goes.

Sorry for the static on the wire.

Regards,

Matt P
Roby Noy Dj's 6:30 AM - 13 February, 2014
Hi Matt,

I did what you offer to do - the same white gry screen at louding serto dj 1.6

it keep happeing every time

I did a fresh install and Disable internet connection

Help us !
Asu 7:16 PM - 13 February, 2014
Is everyone on windows 7 64bit having this issue?

If not then it may be a windows registry conflict. get CCleaner Professional in trial mode.

un-install Serato DJ 1.6,use CC to cleanout your computer including the registry...Re-boot,then re-install.

If that fails,you may have to just use the 32bit version of windows 7.Serato DJ is 32Bit application i believe.
Serato, Support
Matt P 1:00 AM - 14 February, 2014
Hi fyx,

How is it working out for you?

@Roby Noy Dj's,

If you can point me to a help request you have started, i'll help you there. if not please start one.

Asu,
Quote:

If that fails,you may have to just use the 32bit version of windows 7.Serato DJ is 32Bit application i believe.


SDJ 1.6 should work with 64bit windows. This shouldn't be the cause of the issue.

Matt P
Asu 2:30 PM - 14 February, 2014
Quote:
SDJ 1.6 should work with 64bit windows. This shouldn't be the cause of the issue.

Matt P


I know Matt,but was thinking that could be a quick fix since he's willing to re-format...Windows is so complicated/un-predictable...i'd advise a Macbook Pro to the above when they get the funds.

I've been at peace ever since i switched in 2007
Roby Noy Dj's 6:24 PM - 14 February, 2014
Help !!!! Not Working I have a pc in 1.5.2 1.5.1 1.2.1 ver. everything are 100%
Kwykowski 8:29 PM - 14 February, 2014
Hello,
The problem is that, despite the correct installation program does not react. It shows a white or black background. I do not know what is the reason. Can you help?
Regards Kamil
Asu 9:17 PM - 14 February, 2014
Quote:
Hello,
The problem is that, despite the correct installation program does not react. It shows a white or black background. I do not know what is the reason. Can you help?
Regards Kamil


did the Beta version work?
Roby Noy Dj's 9:58 PM - 14 February, 2014
No Non of them
Serato, Support
Matt P 6:48 PM - 19 February, 2014
Hi Roby Noy Dj's,

I see martin and Karl have been helping you. Can I get you to continue with them in your threads?

I just need to see if fyx is still having this problem.

Regards

Matt P
8:01 AM, 6 Mar 2014
This help request has been closed due to inactivity.
fyx 4:05 PM - 6 March, 2014
nope. still the same problem....

sorry
Serato, Support
Matt P 12:07 AM - 11 March, 2014
Hi fyx,

Have you disabled anti virus software?

You can try renaming the _Serato_ folder to see if this helps to allow you to open.

Follow these steps:

Close Serato Applications
Navigate to the "My Music" folder and locate the _Serato_ folder
Rename _Serato_ folder to _Serato_old (Don't worry about the backup folder)
Open Serato DJ
This will create a new _Serato_ folder in your "My Music" folder and create a blank template with no crates or any other stored information.

Are you able to open?

To regain information as you left it
Close Serato DJ
Trash new _Serato_ folder
Rename _Serato_Old back to _Serato_
Open Serato DJ
Everything should be back to normal.

Matt P
fyx 9:33 AM - 12 March, 2014
sorry, doesnt help :/

but its okay. im fine with 1.5.2

i will just wait for a new version. maybe it'll work then^^
Serato, Support
Matt P 10:48 PM - 13 March, 2014
Hi fyx,

Ok, the new version wont have this screen in it. I have had some good luck from a user who created another userprofile with admin permissions.

Let me know if you want to try that..

Matt P
fyx 1:28 PM - 14 March, 2014
worked!!!!

thanks a lot!