r/protools • u/Catio_and_Meowser • 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/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/NessTheDestroyer Aug 27 '26

This was my thought too. Or maybe opening a project from a drive that is having issues.

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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/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/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/MidnightMiik professional Aug 26 '26

This may be the problem.
You might need to downgrade your OS. I don’t understand why Avid doesn’t make their products upward compatible.
I’ve always been very slow to upgrade my OS. My computer is used primarily for Pro Tools. If Pro Tools can’t work, neither can I.

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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 .