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Imovie wont update

I can get imovie to open. It tells me i need to update but then I cant update as it says I havent purchased it. WHat gives?


MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.15

Posted on May 7, 2020 8:14 PM

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Posted on May 8, 2020 10:07 AM

Try the procedure, described below, that will get you the highest iMovie version that your operating system will run. In your case that would be iMovie 10.1.14 for Catalina. Even if you already have that version on your computer, redownloading it may cure the problem.


To update/redownload iMovie 10, drag your iMovie 10 app from the Applications folder into the trash, but do not empty the trash. Sign in to the app store and open your purchases folder by clicking on your name at the bottom of the app store side bar. You will see your purchases displayed, including iMovie 10. Redownload/update iMovie from there. If not successful, drag your present iMovie app out of the trash and return it to the Applications folder.


-- Rich

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May 8, 2020 10:07 AM in response to savingblues

Try the procedure, described below, that will get you the highest iMovie version that your operating system will run. In your case that would be iMovie 10.1.14 for Catalina. Even if you already have that version on your computer, redownloading it may cure the problem.


To update/redownload iMovie 10, drag your iMovie 10 app from the Applications folder into the trash, but do not empty the trash. Sign in to the app store and open your purchases folder by clicking on your name at the bottom of the app store side bar. You will see your purchases displayed, including iMovie 10. Redownload/update iMovie from there. If not successful, drag your present iMovie app out of the trash and return it to the Applications folder.


-- Rich

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