Final Cut Pro crashes on start up

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bgrinter Author

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Final Cut Pro crashes on start up

Starting today, Final Cut Pro 10 is consistently crashing for me on startup, no matter what I do.

Imac 27" Late 2013

Catalina 10.15.4 (19E287)

Error I get is below.

I've logged in as guest and run it successfully.

I've tried running in safe mode but FCP won't run in safe mode.

I've removed all login items

Checked the disk

Deleted Preferences (held down Command and Option)

Un-installed the App and reinstalled from App Store (twice)

I'm out of ideas :-(

Crash Report

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on May 24, 2020 6:38 AM

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bgrinter Author

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May 26, 2020 7:30 PM in response to bgrinter

Well - whatever the problem was, the 10.15.5 update seems to have fixed it.

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Tom Wolsky

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May 24, 2020 4:10 PM in response to bgrinter

Uninstall Clean My Mac. Reinstall FCP. You might have to do a clean install of the OS.

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Answer 3

May 25, 2020 2:35 AM in response to bgrinter

You are doing well to have multiple backups.

You can create an installer on a thumb drive. Instructions are easily available.

Use that installer to reformat the drive.

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bgrinter Author

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May 25, 2020 1:19 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Hi Tom,

No luck unfortunately. I've not installed any apps recently which is a bit odd, and logging in as guest user I was able to run FCP.

I have a MacBookPro to do the project I need to do now, which will give my time to either sort it out on the iMac or do a clean install as last resort.

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bgrinter Author

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May 25, 2020 2:23 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Interesting that FCP still works as Guest. Guessing the problem might be user directory files removed?

I've used Clean My Mac for years - what is the recommended tool for keeping your Mac in "tip top" shape?

The iMac is my "everyday drive" and the MBP used for remote / trips. What's the recommended clean install process these days? I'm doing two Carbon Copy Cloner backups (paranoia) in addition to time machine. Guessing its wipe everything, clean install then install software and copy back data?

Regards

Brian

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May 25, 2020 2:34 AM in response to bgrinter

I've used Clean My Mac for years - what is the recommended tool for keeping your Mac in "tip top" shape?

None.

The first rule of a sane mac is not to install junk.

Unfortunately, all too many people believe these "cleaning" apps are necessary. They're not.

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bgrinter Author

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May 25, 2020 2:40 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

I once lost everything on a PC (Windows 3.11 days!) and later had a number of files corrupted on Win98 which I only realised when I tried to use them so a firm believer in multiple backups

Backblaze

2 TimeMachines (Synology and standalone external)

2 Carbon Copy Cloner (swap out and keep one off site)

Might be overkill - never can be sure ;-)

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bgrinter Author

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May 24, 2020 3:58 PM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Report with full access

Thanks Luis, report is attached

EtreCheck

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Answer 9

May 25, 2020 2:14 AM in response to bgrinter

As Tom said, "cleanmymac" is your enemy.

Just uninstalling it is often not enough, because it may have already damaged your account. It is known to delete files too aggressively, rendering stuff unstable. That is why often only a clean install can provide a complete solution.

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May 24, 2020 6:47 AM in response to bgrinter

You’ve done a good job at troubleshooting this.

At this point I can only suggest you run Etrecheck and post its full report here. There could be some other software causing a conflict.

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