Aperture 3 Fails to Launch

[mikeherdes]

I've been trying for the last two days to fix Aperture 3 on my Macbook Pro, but I'm having no luck.

Here is the error I get:


cess: Aperture [665]
Path: /Applications/Aperture.app/Contents/MacOS/Aperture
Identifier: com.apple.Aperture
Version: ??? (???)
Build Info: Aperture-1290000~2
Code Type: X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [141]

Date/Time: 2011-01-31 22:16:53.916 -0800
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.6.6 (10J567)
Report Version: 6

Interval Since Last Report: 381094 sec
Crashes Since Last Report: 27
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report: 23
Anonymous UUID: D1A977B0-79D9-4427-9BA0-1408EF63258C

Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 0

Dyld Error Message:
Library not loaded: /Library/Frameworks/PluginManager.framework/Versions/B/PluginManager
Referenced from: /Applications/Aperture.app/Contents/MacOS/Aperture
Reason: no suitable image found. Did find:
/Library/Frameworks/PluginManager.framework/Versions/B/PluginManager: no matching architecture in universal wrapper

Binary Images:
0x7fff5fc00000 - 0x7fff5fc3bdef dyld 132.1 (???) <B536F2F1-9DF1-3B6C-1C2C-9075EA219A06> /usr/lib/dyld

Model: MacBookPro5,5, BootROM MBP55.00AC.B03, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.26 GHz, 4 GB, SMC 1.47f2
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, PCI, 256 MB
Memory Module: global_name
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x8D), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.131.36.1)
Bluetooth: Version 2.3.8f7, 2 service, 19 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Serial ATA Device: ST95005620AS, 465.76 GB
Serial ATA Device: HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
USB Device: Built-in iSight, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8507, 0x24400000
USB Device: Internal Memory Card Reader, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8403, 0x26500000
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x0236, 0x04600000
USB Device: IR Receiver, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8242, 0x04500000
USB Device: BRCM2046 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0x06100000
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8213, 0x06110000

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I've tried reinstalling the program multiple times with no luck, restoring my computer from a time machine back up, and I've tried replacing the apple prokit files.

I really need to get this working again. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Does the same happen with another, temporarily created, user account?
Have you tried a normal reinstallation of Mac OS X yet, without the use of Time Machine?
Do you still have Apple Care?

 

[psxguru]

Can you get to the first aid screen?...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3805

 

[mikeherdes]

Can you get to the first aid screen?...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3805

Thanks for the replies. I can't get past the error screen (no part of Aperture opens).

Does the same happen with another, temporarily created, user account?
Have you tried a normal reinstallation of Mac OS X yet, without the use of Time Machine?
Do you still have Apple Care?

I don't have apple care, but I'll try creating another account. I haven't tried a full reinstall because of the time that would require, but it's starting to look like I may have no choice.

 

[mikeherdes]

Creating another user account does not work....

I'll send anyone $20 CND though paypal if they find a way to fix it without reinstalling os x.

 

[RedRaven571]

I was having same problem with iPhoto, found a solution that worked for me.

According to this Apple forum,
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=12892306


the same solution may work for you.

System Preferences > Spotlight > Security

Add your Bootcamp volume to the Security section (either by clicking '+' and selecting the partition; or just drag the volume icon into the Security section)

Then try launching A3 and see what happens. Apparently there is some issue with Spotlight, Bootcamp and 10.6.6.

Good luck!

PS - if it works, keep your $20; just happy to help if I did.

 

[mikeherdes]

Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately it didn't work. I even deleted the entire boot camp partition and still had no luck.

Edit:
Turns out it's a simple fix.

For those with the same problem:
1. Navigate to: /Library/Frameworks/PluginManager.framework/Versions/B/PluginManager
2. Delete the PluginManager
3. Get a new copy of the PluginManager. (You can copy one from a friends macbook) or use the one hosted here: http://qvenon.com/files/PluginManager.zip

Thanks to those who offered help.

 

[mrreillyb]

The above fixed worked for me! I have spent a week crawling through forums and trying everything, and this was the fix, thank you!!

 

[PHST]

Aperture 3 Fails to Launch

Same problem occured to me after updating the App version of Aperture to 3.1.2. Your solution worked! Thank you.