Empty Trash by clicking Finder > Empty Trash. Drag the FCPX application to the Trash from the /Applications folder.Ģ. If the update is not listed under the Updates Tab:ġ. Graphics cards that do not meet system requirements are listed here even if your current graphics card is working with Final Cut Pro X, please check the list first before deleting your application. Important: Before attempting this process, ensure your system has a graphics card that meets system requirements for Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5 and Compressor 4. My advice, make a copy of your Final Cut Pro X app on a removable drive or flash drive before you delete FCPX.) I luckily made a copy of the FCPX app on removable drive and once I moved that copy back to the Application folder, in the App Store I was able to download the update. (I had an issue with the App store not recognizing the account which I was logged in to as the account that I bought FCPX from after deleting the app. This update includes bug fixes and improves FCPX performance and stability.Ġ2) If you have issues updating FCPX from the App store, try these steps from Apple:

This will let you know if there is a problem with your user account (fonts, 3rd party plugins are usual suspects).Ġ1) Update FCPX to version 10.1.3 via the App store. Try to replicate the problem when l ogged in as a different User.

Disconnect all external drives and try again. I've had problems launching FCPX with multiple external drives mounted. If it launches OK then the problem is not the FCPX app but likely lies with one of your Libraries or external drives.ĭisconnect all external drives. Hold down the option key while launching FCPX and create a new blank Library. The first thing to try is to try to launch FCPX with a new Library. If FCPX won't launch or hangs or crashes on launch, If you are experiencing FCPX slowness, stuttering or the beach ball, read this article. Also create optimized media before export. Make sure 'Prevent App Nap' is checked in FCPX's Get Info window.Ī step-by-step tutorial to disable App Nap is located here. I've assembled this list of troubleshooting techniques from my own experience as well as from multiple places on the internet, including Twitter, Facebook, Apple support forums, Creative Cow forums, etc. Use at your own risk.Īlways make a backup of important files before attempting any troubleshooting.

These techniques have worked for me but there is no guarantee provided.

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