i even uninstalled and reinstalled the newest.again. Have you installed the recent updates? (If not, you should. Do not just say 'After Effects with the latest updates' give the specific version number. What exact version of After Effects? Include the minor version number (e.g., After Effects CS5.5 with the 10.5.1 update). I saw that there were a series of questions i need to answer in order to get the right answers. Not sure what other details i should give.
Last log message was: Error: mount point list is empty Stuff about erasing fonts, deactivating fonts, then also, finding folders /Library/Application Support/Adobe/Common/Plug-ins/CS4/MediaCore-> which was empty and had nothing to erase or do anything with. I've read many forums and info that others have written about it not opening.