WINDOWS PC · ORIGINAL PRACTICAL GUIDE
Move Your VirtualDJ Setup to a New Windows PC
An orderly migration plan for music, settings and controller checks.
Inventory the old computer
List music folders, audio devices, controller model, application version and any custom mappings.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Copy files safely
Make a backup before migration. Keep the original files untouched until the new machine is verified.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Install from a trusted source
Use the publisher download and verify the current Windows system requirements.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Rebuild paths and devices
Confirm tracks are found and update device routing for the new hardware.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Test before retiring the old PC
Run a complete short mix, check headphone cue and verify the backup can be restored.
Check: Confirm this step works before proceeding. If it fails, record the observed behavior and return to the previous known-good configuration.
Before you finish
Keep notes of what worked, which Windows output was selected, and any error messages. Review the current publisher manual for exact menu labels and hardware support.