Starting Yesterday AE Does Not Open

Hi EHamm,

Sorry for your issue.

Suggestions provided by ToolfarmJP are one of the most common fixes for the crash on launch issue. Did you try them? If none of them help, please share the following details so that we can troubleshoot the issue properly:

• Your system specifications (CPU, GPU, RAM, OS)?
• The error message that you get (feel free to share screenshot).
• The exact version of After Effects: https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/faq-how-to-find-the-exact-version-of-after-effects-you-re-using/td-p/9972137 

Let us know, we're here to help.

Thanks,

Nishu

Found out it's the AfterFX.exe that's causing the issue. Anyway to fix?

I would recommend you do two things.

1. Update your graphic card driver.

2. Reset your preferences.

Windows: Press Ctrl+Alt+Shift when the application launches.

Mac: Command+Option+Shift when the application launches.