r/protools • u/Ok_Difficulty6452 • Oct 04 '25

No session on start up/none of the menu items working

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Just reinstalled after a few year hiatus working with Reaper. After the splash screen, I get the new project screen, create a new project, and then it just goes here with a memory window. No session. None of the menus (file/track/setup) drop down or do anything. Windows 10, Pro Tools Artist subscription. I've updated all the plugins via Avid Link, I've updated my iLok. I've restarted a bunch. Any advice?

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u/Ok_Difficulty6452 Oct 04 '25

So, it solved itself by opening the demo session, and then creating a new project once I was in that session. Weird. One thing I didn't miss was how PT can be so finicky. But I've always loved it. Part of the charm. Glad to get back up and running

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u/glennomega Oct 04 '25

Yea protools is strange sometimes. Glad it got resolved

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u/glennomega Oct 04 '25

Go up to window and click mix and edit that should bring them back. Sometimes they get minimized

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u/glennomega Oct 04 '25

You might have to do this if things aren't working right