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Stuck on FCPX Splash Screen

I have obviously done something to totally screw (er, corrupt) my installation of FCPX as now when I launch the app, I only get the FCPX splash screen and the menu bar. Selecting any option from the Window menu shows me nothing. The splash screen says "Restoring the window layout", but nothing is shown but a large dark gray screen.


Prior to this, I was also unable to view Project List, and I could consistently get FCPX to crash by just trying to Create New Project. I've sent a half-dozen crash reports to Apple tonight. I'm guessing my Project database is corrupt and I will need to take some action to re-create.


Anyone else seen this or know how to get me out of this situation?


Grazie.


Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jun 28, 2011 7:55 PM

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User profile for user: Brian Peat
Brian Peat
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Posted on Jul 7, 2011 2:39 PM

I finally figured out how to fix the Grey Screen of Death


look for this:

System Drive:Users:YourUser:Library:Application Support:Final Cut Pro:Layouts


Delete anything in the Layouts folder. Then relaunch FCPX, it should launch correctly.

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User profile for user: Yvin San
Yvin San
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Apr 15, 2014 3:22 AM in response to Brian Peat

Hey Brian,


I'm having the same problem, there is a grey screen too when i open fcp x .

I tried to folow your instructions but i can't find the "application support" in my user.

I have an Imac os x 🙂 and i lost all my fcp work.. 😟 😟 😟

And do you know how i can find back my work? if you could help me that would be awesome! 😀


thx

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