Windows XP SP2 Hotfix

The information in this article applies to:

• SONAR 4 Producer Edition
• SONAR 4 Studio Edition
• SONAR 3 Producer Edition
• SONAR 3 Studio Edition
• SONAR 2
• SONAR 1
• SONAR Home Studio Version 4
• Project5

The update applies to Windows XP SP2, fixing a problem that could cause your PC to run out of resources after extended use. This type of problem is commonly referred to as a "resource leak" and occurs while opening and closing child windows in most Windows applications. A more detailed technical description can be found on the following page:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319740

We'd like to thank Microsoft for allowing us to redistribute this Windows update.

Microsoft recommends you create a restore point before you install the hotfix. This will ensure you can restore the system to the current state if anything unexpected happens. To create a restore point, please see below:

Create a restore point
1. Click "Start" and click "All Program".
2. Click "Accessories" and click "System Tools".
3. Click "System Restore".
4. Choose "Create a restore point".
5. Input the Restore Point description.
6. Click "Create" and click "Close".

How to restore the system using the System Restore function
1. From Start, click Programs, click Accessories, and under System Tools open the System Restore.
2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click the Next button.
3. Select a restore point before the problem happened and click the Next button to execute the System Restore.

Dowload and install the hotfix
Click the link below to download the file. Once you've saved the file, double-click it to install the hotfix.

Windows XP

Download Windows XP SP2 Hotfix (English) 565KB
Download Windows XP SP2 Hotfix (French) 571 KB
Download Windows XP SP2 Hotfix (German) 571 KB
Download Windows XP SP2 Hotfix (Japanese) 567 KB
Download Windows XP SP2 Hotfix (Spanish) 571 KB

Windows 2003 32 bit

Download Windows 2003 32 bit Hotfix (English) 557 KB
Download Windows 2003 32 bit Hotfix (French) 561 KB
Download Windows 2003 32 bit Hotfix (German) 561 KB
Download Windows 2003 32 bit Hotfix (Japanese) 557 KB
Download Windows 2003 32 bit Hotfix (Spanish) 561 KB

Windows 2003 64 bit

Download Windows 2003 64 bit Hotfix (English) 1.12 MB
Download Windows 2003 64 bit Hotfix (French) 1.13 MB
Download Windows 2003 64 bit Hotfix (German) 1.13 MB
Download Windows 2003 64 bit Hotfix (Japanese) 1.12 MB

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