Riffmann63 Author

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Can't open Final Cut Pro Library stored on my external HD

I'm trying to open FCPX libraries but the message "“**” is already in use by “*******” on “********-macbook-pro.local”." Keeps popping up. I have a brand new MacBook Pro with FCPX installed. The original library was created on different MacBook Pro that no longer has FCPX installed on it.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Apr 23, 2022 2:34 PM

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Apr 23, 2022 2:37 PM in response to Riffmann63

Check the read/write permissions for the drive and sure all settings are read/write and include the contents of the drive.

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Apr 23, 2022 3:13 PM in response to Riffmann63

The drive is Windows formatted. It needs to be reformatted macOS Extended. Assuming it’s a hard drive and not an SSD.

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Apr 23, 2022 3:06 PM in response to Riffmann63

You can’t change staff and everyone to read & write when you click on it?

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Riffmann63 Author

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Apr 23, 2022 3:05 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

I don't appear to be able to edit the permissions.

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Riffmann63 Author

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Apr 23, 2022 3:09 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

No. It will no not let me. I created the files on this drive using a different Mac that no longer has FCPX installed.

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