stop imovie update on macbook

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stop imovie update on macbook

I didn't start an update on iMovie on my MacBook, but apparently it did so automatically. I'm now trying to open iMovie and get the message: "You can’t open the application “iMovie” because it is being updated." I've restarted, tried to force quit (but it doesn't show as open), and looked at app updates (says everything is up to date). Any suggestions on how to either stop the update or open iMovie?

MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014), iOS 10.3.3, Actually, it's iOS 10.13.6

Posted on Sep 3, 2018 5:12 PM

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Rich839

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Sep 14, 2018 7:20 AM in response to Muzikfrek

Don't know if this will work, but you could try dragging the iMovie icon from the applications folder to the trash, but do not empty the trash. Then see if you can re-download iMovie from the online app store. If a download is not available or doesn't work, you can drag your old iMovie out of the trash and put it back into the applications folder.

-- Rich

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Muzikfrek Author

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Sep 17, 2018 6:45 PM in response to Muzikfrek

Thanks for the suggestion. I just tried that and it said "Are you sure you want to delete this application?". I have a lot of iMovies saved. Are they saved in the program or in a separate folder. I'm not able to open anything that was originally saved through the program.

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Muzikfrek Author

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Sep 17, 2018 7:05 PM in response to Muzikfrek

I moved it to trash another way and IT WORKED!!!! Thanks so much!! I had thought about that, but didn't want to risk losing everything. Hadn't thought about just moving it to the trash and not permanently deleting it.

Thanks Rich

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Rich839

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Sep 17, 2018 10:34 PM in response to Muzikfrek

You are welcome.

iMovie 10 projects are stored in the iMovie Library folder in the Movies folder on your Mac. Deleting the iMovie app that is located in the Applications folder does not delete the projects.

-- Rich

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Muzikfrek Author

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Sep 13, 2018 3:56 PM in response to Muzikfrek

This problem is still happening. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

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stop imovie update on macbook

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