Duplicate Plugin problem HELP!! (AE)

Hi. I've been trying to open after effects for ages now and I cannot seem to find a solution. I have looked up on google how to solve it, which includes going into the MediaCore file. However, when I managed to find where the folder is and clicked on it, there was nothing but a "dummy.txt" file that says "#Dummy file installed in the MediaCore folder." And I am very confused...

I have also tried to uninstall the whole creative cloud , including all the adobesoftwares that I use by using Adobe's cleaner app, which also ended up not working as well.

I also tried to find the duplicate plugins that the software listed out for me, but when I went to go look for the files, I could not find any duplicates like the list says except for the original plugins. Does that mean I have to just delete the original files that are listed on there even if I don't see any duplicates?

I'm on MacOS Ventura ver. 13.5 and after effects 2025.

Please help!! I haven't been able to work on my commissions!!!