Vegas: Initialising Audio Engine : fix

vdmoKstati — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:38:21 +0000

For last few years my video editing software of choice has been Sony Vegas. Very straight forward and complete software package which can cover large part of your video and audio editing needs.
Recently I have come across an issue which others might stumble upon if they happen to work in Windows environment.
Few weeks ago I tried to open Vegas to do some editing on a few files, yet despite such attempt, launching screen would freeze at “Initializing Audio Engine” section and wouldn’t go any further.
Today I have decided to properly investigate this and allow for some solutions to be presented for those that come across it also.

First and Foremost. Strong chances are that this issues resolves around Internet Explorer 7 or 8 for you as well. If you happen to install new version of IE 7 or 8 or it has been automatically upgraded through Windows Update feature, its a good indication as to why you might be experiencing this.
1. First solution. Revert back to Internet Explorer 6 and it should be back to normal. Do a restart though. A number of people online had similar queries and it seems to be pretty common issue with others.
2. Solution Two. Go to your Control Panel. System Properties (Advanced Tab). Performance Settings. Data Execution Prevention. Tick the radio button for “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those that I select”. Click “Add” and select Vegas.exe (7, from your Program directory Structure. and OK it.

With a bit of luck you will have your Vegas back into action in no time. Hope this will help someone. Comment underneath if it did. Cheers.

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Vegas: Initialising Audio Engine : fix