Fixing Animation Software for Mac OS X Errors

For Windows users, animation software for Mac might come as a surprise – but, not for Mac OS X users.
For them, it’s obvious.
> Hi, I’m using Mac OS X, not Windows, and I use Toon Boom Studio. I > downloaded the latest version, Animate 4, and after I installed it, I found > that it can’t run any animations. When I click “Open” in the dialogue box, > nothing happens. I’ve clicked “OK” after trying to open an animation file
> several times, and nothing happens. I’ve downloaded and installed the > software again, and the same thing happens.

• When your Mac’s Animation Software won’t start, it can be either because of a corrupted file or a bug.
• To start solving your Mac animation software problem, try running the app in safe mode.

Use specialized tools

1. Launch the OS X System Profiler tool. Click Go in the menu and select Utilities.
2. Then click System Profiler.
   
3. Click the Animation Software tab.
4. Then select each application listed and select Update.
5. Restart the system.

Perform an SFC Scan

1. Press Windows + S to launch the Search menu, enter cmd in the search box, and click on the relevant search result.
2. Type sfc/scannow in Command prompt and hit Enter to run the SFC scan.
   

Perform a Safe boot

1. Press the Power button on your Mac.
2. Keep pressing Shift key, and keep holding it down until you see the Apple Logo appearing on the screen.
3. Once the Apple Logo appears on the screen, let go of Shift key.
   
4. Now, restart your Mac.
5. Performing a Safe Boot will disable all third party software on your Mac.
6. Once done, check if the issue has been resolved.
   

Perform a clean boot

1. Press the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open Run.
2. Input msconfig in the Open box and click OK.
3. Select the General tab on the System Configuration window.
   
4. Select the Selective startup option.
5. Select the Load system services and Load startup items checkboxes.
6. Select the Services tab on the System Configuration window.
   
7. Select the Hide All Microsoft Services checkbox.
8. Click the Disable All button to close System Configuration.
9. Restart Windows.

Perform a System Restore

1. Click the Start button, type restore in the search box, and select Create Restore Point.
2. Click the Next button.
   
3. Check the box next to Show more restore points, and then click the Next button again.
4. Select the required restore point, and then click Next.
5. Click the Finish button to confirm the restore point.