[Luminair] App random crash on macbook pro . I have a gig coming up and really need to program heavy stuff

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Shawn Hoon
1 year ago In Luminair
App random crash on macbook pro . I have a gig coming up and really need to program heavy stuff

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1 year ago

Hi there! I understand how important it is to get your app running smoothly, especially with a gig coming up. Let’s get to the bottom of the random crashes with the Luminair app on your MacBook Pro.

First, could you let me know if this issue happens when you try to perform a specific task within the app, or is it happening at random times while using it?

In the meantime, here are some steps we can try to troubleshoot the crashing issue:

1. Restart Your MacBook: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches that cause apps to crash.

2. Update Luminair: Make sure you have the latest version of the app. You can check for updates by going to the App Store, clicking on the "Updates" tab, and installing any available updates for Luminair.

3. Check for macOS Updates: Similarly, ensure your macOS is up-to-date. Go to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.

4. Clear Cache and Preferences:
- Close Luminair.
- Navigate to ~/Library/Caches and delete the cache file related to Luminair.
- You can also go to ~/Library/Preferences and look for any preference files for Luminair to reset.

5. Create a New User Account: Create a new user account on your Mac and try running Luminair from there. This can help determine if the issue is specific to your user settings.

6. Safe Mode: Try booting your Mac in Safe Mode (restart and hold down the Shift key). This limits what loads on startup, helping to see if background processes are causing the issue.

7. Reinstall Luminair: If the problem persists, you might want to uninstall and then reinstall the app. Sometimes, files get corrupted during updates or installations.

If you've already tried any of these steps or if there's a specific situation when the crashes happen, just let me know, and we can dig deeper!

Are you satisfied with the solutions I've provided so far?

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