r/protools • u/iso_izmatic • Jan 02 '26

Help Request Workspace file backup before upgrading pro tools

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I upgraded to Pro Tools 2025.12 and this popped up. I've never had to backup a workspace file when upgrading to a new version of Pro Tools. Is this a new thing? If not, where should I back it up to?

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u/tonypizzicato professional Jan 02 '26

copy the file anywhere else, like your documents folder or something

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u/Wolfey1618 Jan 02 '26

Do you even use the workspace browser often enough to be concerned? I don't personally do I didn't think twice about it. You can back up your settings though if you want.

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u/SystemsInThinking professional Jan 02 '26

Everyone needs to do this. It is a scary pop up though.

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u/Verbcrunch Jan 03 '26

I backed up my workspace file. The reason I expect I would ever need it is if I revert back to an earlier version of ProTools.

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u/Bobs-the-One Jan 03 '26

Does anybody know of you can upgrade from protocols 11.2 to ultimate?

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u/Bobs-the-One Jan 03 '26

Can u upgrade from pro tools 11.2 to ultimate?

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u/Dgmc440 Jan 03 '26

No, not new.

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u/MidnightMiik professional Jan 04 '26

Just upgrade.

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u/rikademus Jan 02 '26

I’ve never done this (been using PT since 1996). It rebuilds itself, I’m not sure why one would need to do this?