FCE Won't open - crashes everytime

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FCE Won't open - crashes everytime

I am having a dilemma with FCE and FCP. I was having issues with Quicktime 7.4.1 so I used Pacifist to overide it with quicktime 7.2. After I did that, I was unable to open FCE or FCP they crash before they open. I went back in and re-loaded Quicktime 7.4 using Pacifist. FCP and FCE still will not open - crash before they open.

I am about at my wits end and out of ideas to get back up and running. I never had any problems until I started downloading "updates" and "upgrades" now I have constant problems. I just need to get FCP and FCE to open so I can work on my projects.

Can anyone help? Here is my info:

Mac G5 Power PC 10.4.11
FCE 3.0
FCP 4.5
Quicktime 7.4.1

I will forward the error message if needed.

Thanks!

Apple G5, Mac OS X (10.1.x)

Posted on Feb 25, 2008 8:02 PM

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Abdman

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Feb 25, 2008 8:05 PM in response to cathyyyy

Have you tried trashing your preferences?

http://www.fcpbook.com/Misc1.html

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cathyyyy Author

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Feb 25, 2008 8:17 PM in response to Abdman

yes - trashed all preferences I could find that had to do with FCP, FCE and quicktime.

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Tom Wolsky

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Feb 25, 2008 8:49 PM in response to cathyyyy

10.4.11 can't be downgraded below 7.3. It sounds like you've hosed the system.

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cathyyyy Author

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Feb 25, 2008 9:06 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

ok - so even though I upgraded back to 7.4.1, the system is hosed? Not only does FCP and FCE not open, but AOL, System Preferences. Strangely, Live type opens with no problems.

When you say the system is hosed - what do I need to do in your opinion?
Thanks

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Tom Wolsky

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Feb 25, 2008 9:24 PM in response to cathyyyy

I think you ned to erase the drive and rebuilt it from the OS up and reinstall the apps.

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cathyyyy Author

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Feb 25, 2008 9:29 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Is there a site you would recommend to go to for the best directions to do this? I have no idea what steps to take on my own.

Thanks

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Abdman

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Feb 26, 2008 8:30 PM in response to cathyyyy

http://www.udel.edu/pnpi/tools/erase/mac/erasedisk.html#howto

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Answer 8

Feb 26, 2008 8:52 PM in response to cathyyyy

Im having the same exact problem and don't know what to do. Are you suggesting reinstalling the computers operating system completely?

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cathyyyy Author

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Feb 28, 2008 6:17 AM in response to Damien LaManna

Yes -that is what I ended up doing. Although, I did choose the option of archiving and creating a back up file - not erasing system completely. When I re-booted, it asked for my password (the system password) which I entered and it wouldn't take. So I had to call Apple Support and sweet talk them into helping figure out how to change my password. Once that was achieved, I was able to get in - checked all my programs and files, and everything worked fine. i could get into FCE and FCP with no problem.

It didn't take as long as I had imagined either. Just make sure to back up your important stuff jsut in case.

Hope this helps.

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cathyyyy Author

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Feb 28, 2008 6:22 AM in response to cathyyyy

I was able to choose create an archive/backup when reinstalling the system, rather than erasing the drive all together. In this case, it worked fine.

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