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Hello I just got my mac yesterday, I got the upgrade disk with leopard. So when i got home i upgraded it and when i try to open my Imovie it just says that it quite unexpectedly so i reinstalled it and it gave me the same error. Then i reinstalled leopard again with a clean install and then it gives me the same error over and over again. I really love the computer i just wish Imovie would work

Thanks in advanced for your help.

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This thread shows the classic symptom of an app/OS mismatch after a Leopard upgrade. found an Apple update that stopped the crashes and confirmed it worked on his Mac — that strongly suggests a software compatibility issue rather than a failing machine.

If the update is not an option or the crash persists, gather diagnostic info first. Open Console.app (Applications > Utilities) and look for iMovie crash reports (also check ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter and /Library/Logs/CrashReporter). Save the most recent report and note the Exception and Crashed Thread details — those are what Apple engineers and experienced techs want to see. Test whether the crash is limited to one user by creating a new user account and launching iMovie there. If it runs in a fresh account, move the iMovie-related preference and cache files out of your ~/Library (move them to the Desktop) and retry before deleting anything.

Other practical fixes to try: run Disk Utility and Repair Disk Permissions, boot once into Safe Mode (hold Shift at startup) and try the app, remove any third-party QuickTime components from /Library/QuickTime and ~/Library/QuickTime, and verify there’s plenty of free disk space. If you reinstalled Leopard and then restored iLife/iMovie from media, apply Apple’s post-install updates in the usual sequence after the apps are installed.

If none of that helps, include the saved crash log, exact OS build, and the steps already attempted when contacting Apple Support — that information speeds diagnosis. Credit to for confirming an update-based resolution and to for verifying the fix on his machine.

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I have had the identical problem. Rang Apple support and they went through a number of attempts to fix without success including the clen install. They are getting back to me so if i get the answer I will let you know.

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I think I have found the solution. You need to download and install the Imovie 7.1 update from Apple. You should install the Ilife Support 8.1.1 update first if you have done so already. This fixed it for me.

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Thanks so much njames i did install the update and everything works perfect thanks again.

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