FCS Remover 2.0.4 released

We've just released FCS Remover 2.0.4. It's a maintenance release so there aren't any new features. This improves the window resizing code (thanks Andy) and now reports the application version when submitting an error. This is in response to several people reporting errors from earlier versions that had already been fixed in later ones. The bug reporter now prompts you to update older versions of FCS Remover before submitting a bug report in case the bug has been fixed in a later version, although you still have the option to submit the report regardless.



FCS Remover is a tool for removing Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Express and Final Cut Server. This is recommended practice when upgrading Final Cut Studio or for general troubleshooting. You can specify which elements to remove, and there are even built-in presets for common tasks. It works with Final Cut Studio 1 and 2, and Final Cut Studio 4 and above, and is compatible with Leopard and Tiger operating systems.

FCS Remover is completely free and is available here. We also have many other useful tools available here.

FCS Remover 2.0.3 released

This is a bug fix update for FCS Remover, bringing it up to version 2.0.3.

It fixes the issue some Leopard users were getting where Final Cut Pro would crash upon reinstallation, citing missing frameworks, due to the latest 6.0.5 patch for FCP. This issue is now fixed.

This new version will fix the issue for future users but if you already are experiencing it, follow the steps here to fix it.

As always, we consider your feedback to be very important in the development of our products, so feel free to use the links in the Help menus of our applications to report bugs and suggest features, or use the links below.

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FCS Remover 2.0.2 released

We've just released FCS Remover 2.0.2. It's a maintenance release with a couple of minor changes.



Firstly, the Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Server presets now select Shared Files by default - some users were reporting Software Update listing Pro Application Updates after they'd uninstalled Final Cut Studio but this is because they had not also selected Shared Files. If you do want to maintain compatibility with existing ProApps on your system such as Logic and Shake, use the Maximum Compatibility preset.

We added a new preset for Compressor and Qmaster, as these are quite commonly reinstalled. There were also some minor interface tweaks.

Finally, some of you have been experiencing errors when you try to update using the automatic updater. That has been fixed in the latest version but if you have the updater problem you will need to update your old version manually here.

Compressor Repair 1.0.1

I just got a bug report in from a user who stated that Compressor Repair would hang once he clicked Repair. I discovered this occurs if qmasterprefs is missing (which would also explain why Compressor wasn't working for him...). This is now fixed in version 1.0.1.

For the unaware, Compressor Repair is an application that is designed to fix the dreaded "unable to submit batch" error a lot of people have been getting with Apple's Compressor application. It can also fix "stuck" batches that won't progress and can also fix Compressor startup problems if you select the "Trash Preferences" checkbox.

We've been receiving a lot of feedback about this application - it's great to hear that it's been useful for a large number of people. Keep the feedback - good and bad - coming in as we always appreciate it.

Compressor Repair is completely free and is available here. Click here to see our other applications.

Introducing Compressor Repair 1.0.0

Compressor Repair is a new tool created by us to diagnose and fix Compressor problems.

Basically, if you're unable to submit batches, it's almost certain that qmasterd isn't running. And if it isn't running, that's probably because it's not in your StartupItems folder or it's exiting upon startup due to an error. And most people manage to fix their problems by reinstalling Compressor and Qmaster so that indicates that the problem is due to either missing files or files with incorrect permissions.

So Compressor Repair checks for missing files and modifies their permissions if they do not have read access (and write access where necessary). It trashes your Qmaster spool folder, which can be the cause of "stuck" batches, resets Qmaster and launches qmasterd. It can also optionally trash Compressor preferences, which can be the cause of Compressor refusing to load.

It is designed for Compressor 3 and both OS X Leopard and Tiger. It is completely free and is available here.

As always, we are trying to make the best products we possibly can so we appreciate all feedback you can give. You can email us, report a bug, suggest a feature or use the feedback link at the bottom of every page.

FCS Remover 2.0.1 released

We've just released FCS Remover 2.0.1.

There was a minor bug in which dialog boxes wouldn't display in certain situations that has now been fixed. There is also now a user manual to guide new users through the process.

There have been several user interface changes. The "Final Cut Pro" option has been renamed to "Final Cut Pro / Express" to clarify that it also applies to the Express version - there was some confusion over that. There is now a preset for Final Cut Server and the interface now includes icons next to the application names.



FCS Remover allows you to completely uninstall Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Server and related components. It is entirely free and is available here.

Important Update: You must install the update manually. You cannot use the built-in installer to do this. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Preference Manager 1.0.7 released

This is a maintenance release of Preference Manager, bringing it up to version 1.0.7.

Only minor changes this time around - there were some icon tweaks and the Sparkle updater framework has been upgraded. The main reason for releasing this update, however, was to include a comprehensive user manual for people who may have difficulty using the software, and to let them know of the support options available.

Preference Manager is a tool for managing Final Cut Studio preference files. It allows you to trash, lock, backup and restore these files. It is suitable for troubleshooting, and also for transferring user preferences from one machine to another.

It is completely free and is available here.

Web tool "Link to Calculation" misunderstandings

Just got some feedback from one of our web tools about the little "Link to this Calculation" link at the bottom.

I thought it best to explain what the feature is for and how to use it. If you just want to put a general link on your blog, just copy and paste the link at the top of your address bar as normal. Link to this Calculation is for linking to the tool with certain settings pre-set. So, for example, if you use the Film Rate Calculator to work out how much film you'll need to buy, you can use the Link to this Calculation send a link to someone else with those options already entered into the form so they don't need to enter them themselves.

The feedback poster thought the feature wasn't working but in fact it is. When you click the link, it changes the link in your address bar to the new format. Consequently, the page reloads but everything remains the same except the address bar. You can then copy + paste that new link and send it to someone else.

I'll try to make this clearer in future versions.

FCS Remover 2.0.0 released

We've just released a major new version of FCS Remover. This is a complete rewrite of the application that incorporates many of the features you have been asking for.

The biggest of these is the UI overhaul that now allows you to choose which components to remove and which components to keep. It's also a lot better at removing files that are in use or require admin privileges, and it can also remove content such as Motion templates and LiveFonts even when they are not in the default location.

Final Cut Server users will be pleased to hear that this version now removes the Final Cut Server database - but only if you want it to. There are also presets for common actions such as removing only content. The Maximum Compatibility preset in particular is useful if you have another ProApp such as Logic or Shake on your system and don't want to interfere with it. This preset will remove all of the Final Cut Studio files except for the ones shared by other applications.

FCS Remover is free and can be downloaded here.

We are always trying to improve our software so we appreciate any feedback we receive. We'd be very interested to know what people think of the new release.

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Preference Manager 1.0.6 released

This is a minor update to Preference Manager, bringing it up to version 1.0.6. It's mainly just tweaks and optimizations with the aim of making the software easier and faster to use. To do this we've added shortcut keys, removed the Lock button in the Lock tab (selecting/deselecting an item immediately locks/unlocks it) and the application now remembers which options you last selected so that you don't have to keep selecting everything over and over in order to perform a backup. Also, the Select All buttons now toggle between Select All and Select None.

Preference Manager is an application designed to trash, backup, lock and restore Final Cut Studio preference files. These files save your user settings, window positions, etc and can cause problems if they become corrupted. Preference Manager allows you to back these up, restore them if a problem occurs, and then lock them to prevent further changes. You can also use these backups to transfer your user preferences onto a different machine.

Preference Manager is completely free and is available here. We are always looking for ways to improve our software so let us know if you have any suggestions.

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