Logic opens, but can't load projects.

I tried rescanning plugins earlier today and after 3 hrs of scanning it froze for about an hour doing nothing and said (not responding) in 'Force Quit Applications' window. I hit FQ and then tried to reopen. Logic opened but no projects loaded. Plugin manager and most of the menu options were all greyed out. I tried the following:

Delete preference data

Remove all components from audio library

upgrade logic to 11.2

upgrade operating system to 15.5

Tried opening Logic in Guest profile.

Have tried restarting logic and mac numerous times, trying with and without external hardrives (Inst Lib) plugged in.

I found a few plugins that were being pesky in the process and removed them. Plugin manager is now accessible, but only after I go into settings and click 'Apply', then I get a window saying 'Updating Information about Audio Unit Plugins.'

And I still can't load any projects. Everything in File menu is greyed out, so there is no way to open a new project etc.

Recent's is not greyed out but nothing happens when I click on recent projects.

Any thoughts?

Using MacbookPro 13" M1 2020 16gb

External hardrives: Samsung T5 and T7