Nuendo 8: Windows freezes/crashes during audio export/mixdown

Language
English
Document type
Help Center Article
ft:originUrl
https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/360001393259-Nuendo-8-Windows-freezes-crashes-during-audio-export-mixdown
ft:openMode
external

Nuendo 8: Windows freezes/crashes during audio export/mixdown

Problem

During the audio mixdown/export with Nuendo 8, Windows freezes. To be able to continue work, the system must be restarted.

Reason

The problem only occurs on Windows systems equipped with a NVIDIA Quadro graphics card.

Solution

NVIDIA recommends the following steps to affected customers:

  • Open the NVIDIA control panel.
  • Go to 3D Settings ▸ Manage 3D Settings ▸ Global Settings.
  • Set the 'Global preset' to 'Workstation App - Dynamic Streaming'.
  • Click 'Apply' and close the control panel.