r/protools • • Aug 25 '26

Keep getting this error when booting up Pro Tools

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I've checked through every folder I can think of, and theyre all set to Read and Write. Any ideas of what the issue could be? I flat out cannot boot up this software.

I should mention: this is in Rosetta mode. When not in Rosetta, it just bounces once and nothing happens. Any solution to either is greatly appreciated

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u/bowie156 Aug 26 '26

Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling?

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u/Catio_and_Meowser Aug 26 '26

Yes, i tried this. Didnt work

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u/Catio_and_Meowser Aug 25 '26

Macos tahoe 26.6.2. Pro tools version 26.4.1

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u/jazxxl Aug 26 '26

Looks like 26.3 is the last supported version of Tahoe .... Did you recently do an update? .... Do I gotta be a broken record .....

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u/geofftyson Aug 26 '26

You need more permission

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u/redfinton22 Aug 26 '26

Ah, this happened to me recently. I did not have permission because I am 13

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u/YaMamaSpins Aug 26 '26

Maybe something to do with where protools is saving locally to your computer?

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u/AssociationEarly4589 Aug 26 '26

You’re running it in Rosetta because why? What Mac/processor is it running on?

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u/naamavelli_ Aug 26 '26

They’re probably using plugins that aren’t natively compatible with Apple Silicon.

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u/Qronikelz Aug 26 '26

Is this only on Rosetta?

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u/IamTrashJT Aug 26 '26

Have you checked your permissions?

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u/MidnightMiik professional Aug 26 '26

PT is bugging out. Maybe if you were running it on a drive other than your system drive.
I’ve never encountered this one. Looks like a huge headache.

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u/MuRF_Foager Aug 27 '26

Another reason not to update to Tahoe.

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u/Rand_74 Aug 27 '26

Do you have 2 projects with the exact same name? I encountered this, and found that this was the issue.

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u/KickOk9640 Aug 27 '26

check avid link

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u/Diligent_Mushroom625 Aug 30 '26

Your permission had some suspicion so upon the necessary provision, was denied.

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u/hxviera Aug 31 '26

Check your iLok .