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Alex244121701ewq
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February 25, 2025

P: Initialization Failure sfntread library error

  • February 25, 2025
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Premiere (v24 and v25) fails to start and shows this error: Initialization Failure sfntread library error

I've done all the opening options 1) reset app preferences 2) clear media cache files 3) reset plugin loading cache 4) disable 3rd party plugins; after reading another thread, I've deleted all the fonts in font book; I've done a clean install of Creative Cloud and Premiere, but still no luck.

I'm at a loss, is reformatting my comptuer the only option?

Premiere v 24.6.4

MacBook Air M2, 16gb ram
MacOS 15.3.1


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    FrameByFrameLLC
    Participant
    June 11, 2025

    Thank you!!  This solution worked for me!  However, you don't need to delete everything, just the folder/items that say Adobe.

    dkm24710542605
    dkm24710542605
    Inspiring
    May 29, 2025

    Yes!! @toan_ph 's answer fixed it for me and it looks like it worked for loads of other users. You're a life saver buddy!  (or at least a deadline-saver.)

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    Isaque_Martins9127
    Participant
    April 24, 2025

    Amazing, bro. Thanks!

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    chumpchump
    Participant
    April 10, 2025

    @Kevin-Monahan please pin this as the correct reply – it's fixed many people's issues in this thread much faster that waiting on remote support.

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      MarcoPauloCastro
      Participant
      April 8, 2025

      It doesn't work for me.  I tried it multiple times.

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      paul233929066gfh
      Participant
      March 28, 2025

      YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!

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        cesar.perez_
        Participant
        March 14, 2025

        It worked! Thank you.

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          Precious_body5D36
          Participant
          March 12, 2025

          Worked for me bro! Thanks a lot! I was suffering about weeks 

            toan_ph
            toan_ph
            Participant
            March 6, 2025

            Have you tried my solution? worked for me

              Kevin-Monahan
              Community Manager
              Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
              Community Manager
              March 6, 2025

              Hi @Alex244121701ewq,

              Welcome to the forum. If all the other troubleshooting techniques have not worked yet, contact us here: https://adobe.ly/438a8Oj.

               

              Use the chat pod on the lower right. When a live agent appears, ask for the "video queue." They are open 7AM to 7PM PST M-F. They can take control of your system and help you troubleshoot one on one. I hope they can help you. Sorry for the hassle.

               

              Thanks,
              Kevin

               

              Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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