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How can I redownload iMovie?

When I try to open iMovie this message comes up "You can't open the application because iMovie it's being updated." But when I go to the App Store there are no updates available. I deleted iMovie and now I can't redownload it. I open the App Store and the option available says "Update" but when I click on it nothing happens. Please help!

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 3, 2020 11:04 PM

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Posted on May 4, 2020 10:21 AM

Hi,


Try this procedure: To update/redownload iMovie 10, drag your

iMovie 10 app from the Applications folder into the trash, but do not empty the

trash. (You can skip that step if you had iMovie 10 on your computer before,

but deleted it.) Sign in to the app store and open your purchases folder by

clicking on your name at the bottom of the app store side bar. You will see

your purchases displayed, including iMovie 10. Redownload/update iMovie from

there. If not successful, drag your present iMovie app out of the trash (if you

moved it there) and return it to the Applications folder.


-- Rich

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May 4, 2020 10:21 AM in response to rhinaguti

Hi,


Try this procedure: To update/redownload iMovie 10, drag your

iMovie 10 app from the Applications folder into the trash, but do not empty the

trash. (You can skip that step if you had iMovie 10 on your computer before,

but deleted it.) Sign in to the app store and open your purchases folder by

clicking on your name at the bottom of the app store side bar. You will see

your purchases displayed, including iMovie 10. Redownload/update iMovie from

there. If not successful, drag your present iMovie app out of the trash (if you

moved it there) and return it to the Applications folder.


-- Rich

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