How to completely uninstall FCPX? [SOLVED]

[Acden]

FCPX and Compressor doesn't start. They show crash on loading.

On the other user on the same system, I can run FCPX without problems.

I tried to reset preferences (alt+cmd then click on app). Tried to uninstall it different ways. But when I install it again I get the same crash.

I tried apple method:

And nothing helps. How to completely uninstall it and make fresh install (to see these moving icons at first start etc.)?

 

[pippox0]

Create a new user and run it without any issue...
Something is wrong with current user preferences

 

[ColdCase]

Yeah, something wrong in the user account, may want to try disk repair from the recovery. Otherwise someone should jump in here with the easiest way. I had the issue years ago and dont recall what i did to recover.

 

[Acden]

"Otherwise someone should jump in here with the easiest way."
What does it mean?


pippox0, I tried. And it is working in newely created user. But I want to understand how to make in fully uninstalled. Also, I don't want to reinstall/Reconfigure all the other software, mail etc... I want to continue working in current user.

I tried AppZapper, FCS Remover, "Delete Apps" - no result at all.

 

[ColdCase]

I meant your problem probably has nothing to do with FCPX. It is something else going on in your user account like corruption.

 

[pippox0]

Ok, try this:

1- backup user folder
2- delete all the stuff related with FCPX in user folder
3- let FCPX re-creates preferences for the user

If something goes wrong with the other apps, you can use backup to restore...

 

[Acden]

Ok, try this:
2- delete all the stuff related with FCPX in user folder
3- let FCPX re-creates preferences for the user

As you see in first post, I already did it. But it doesn't do first start.

 

[Acden]

I meant your problem probably has nothing to do with FCPX. It is something else going on in your user account like corruption.

Thank you for your advices, but I think problem was in some FCPX libraries!

Finally, I solved it.

1) Delete /Users/youname/Movies/Final Cut Backup folder.
2) Download FCS Remover for free. Check all apps (even if it not installed):

3) Restart the system, as FCS Remover asks.
4) Reinstall FCPX and enjoy.

 

[ColdCase]

Nice, the backup folder thing completely slipped by mind... that bit me once years ago... you would think I would have remembered. Sorry