Pro Tools First – Error 13001

If you encounter error 13001 during startup of Pro Tools First, this is likely due to the program having insufficient privileges by default after installation.

To remedy; enable the executable to run as administrator.

  1. Navigate to the installation directory (e.g. C:\Program Files\Avid\Pro Tools First)
  2. Right-click on ProToolsFirst.exe > Properties
  3. Tick the ‘Run this program as an administrator’ setting.
  4. Press OK and start the program

Spotify – Not Responding

Today the following warning appeared when I tried to start Spotify.

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To fix (until it is patched properly) you can run the application in compatibility mode (see screenshots below).

  1. Right-click on the Spotify application icon
  2. Properties
  3. Compatibility tab
  4. Select ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)
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‘Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows Vista (Service Pack 2)’
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Spotify – Properties Dialog