If Final Cut Pro HD unexpectedly quits on you after using Software Update, a few short steps should fix it up.

Warning: This document describes how to enter commands in the Terminal application. Users unfamiliar with Terminal and UNIX-style environments should proceed with caution. The entry of incorrect commands may result in data loss and/or unusable system software.

Save any files or work you may have open, because you'll need to restart the computer after these steps.

1. Open Terminal (found at /Applications/Utilities/).

2. Type

sudo update_prebinding -root / -force

3. Press Return.

4. Enter your password when prompted.

The prebinding operation may take a few minutes. When it is complete, a new command-line prompt will appear. When this happens, please quit Terminal and restart your computer.

Final Cut Pro HD should now open normally.

Last update: 06:58 PM Friday, August 4, 2006