FCP7 lost and the rest [Compressor]: anyone want to resell or suggest alternatives?

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FCP7 lost and the rest [Compressor]: anyone want to resell or suggest alternatives?

Hi,

I'm using FCP7 and therefore Compressor 3.5 is a must tool. My problem starts soon after picked up my Mac from assistance following a problem with the chip board. Everything work fine except Compressor 3.5: basically it doesn't allowed to submit project and the "Submit" tab is constantly greyed out [see pic]

ve looked many forums and called Apple support but the only simple solution is reinstall the all software.

Here the problem: I haven't got the packaging with me so no installations CDs, nothing at all as Ive lost it while moving home!

So I can i reinstall it without?

How can I create a image to reinstall it [if possible!]?

Can I just purchase an other one? [but looks very difficult to find as Apple do not want to know about this product anymore preferring advertise and sell the new FCPX with Compressor 4].

Anyone with any idea, please?

Thanks

Mac Pro

Posted on Sep 25, 2014 1:15 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 25, 2014 11:52 PM in response to Dom-

Have you tried Digital Rebellion's excellent free app, Compressor Repair?

http://www.digitalrebellion.com/compressorrepair/

You could also try Pro Maintenance Tools (from the same company) which have a free working demo.

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Sep 26, 2014 2:17 PM in response to Ian R. Brown

Hi

thanks for your reply. Personally, Im reluctant to download those type of software, cause i usually perform the "cleaning" myself. Missing file may be the problem but I would like to find other alternative routes. Im actually considering to get a new FCP7 packaging, but difficult to find.

Thanks

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Sep 26, 2014 11:56 PM in response to Dom-

You need have no worries about using Compressor Repair as Digital Rebellion's products are highly regarded by all users of FCP.

To help with "new" FCP packages are you based in the USA, UK or where?

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Sep 27, 2014 4:03 AM in response to Ian R. Brown

Do you reckon this repair can be performed by the software you mentioned without reinstalling the all software? This is what worry me.

I travel between UK and Italy. Mainly Im in Uk.

Ian R. Brown wrote:

You need have no worries about using Compressor Repair as Digital Rebellion's products are highly regarded by all users of FCP.

To help with "new" FCP packages are you based in the USA, UK or where?

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Answer 5

Oct 9, 2014 1:30 PM in response to Dom-

shouldn't be a problem. but if you're worried, get another drive and create a bootable clone of your startup drive. Carbon Copy Cloner will do it. If things go south, you can clone back and restore your startup drive to it's previous state. And it's a really good idea to have a clone of your startup drive anyway.

Here's a user tip about why and how to clone

Why you should clone your startup drive and how to...

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