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1. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 8:54 AM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)I've had the same problems but with 4.7.
My solution was/is to delete the ".metadata" folder that you'll find in C:/Users/{User Name}/Adobe Flash Builder 4.7/.metadata
It will be recreated at relaunch.
The downside is that you'll lose any projects that you have there so you'll have to re-import them.
Just in case, make a copy of the folder before you delete it.
Nowadays I always keep a copy of a working .metadata folder so that I can paste it over the faulty one when things go south.
Usually happens when I have FB open and the power cuts.
(Yup, some construction going on in the area so the power has gone several times.)
Hope it helps.
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2. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
FadedPinkStamp Apr 15, 2014 12:42 PM (in response to SX)I don't have any folders or files called ".metadata".
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3. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 12:49 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)Are you on a PC or a Mac?
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5. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 12:55 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)Ah, stupid of me.
The .metadata folder is of course hidden.
I always change the folder settings to show hidden files.
If you do the same you will see the folder.
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6. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
FadedPinkStamp Apr 15, 2014 12:59 PM (in response to SX)How do I show hidden folders?
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7. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 1:04 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)In the folder menu, choose Tools > Folder options > View > Advanced settings.
Under the folder "Hidden files and folders" tick "Show hidden files and folders".
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8. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
FadedPinkStamp Apr 15, 2014 1:14 PM (in response to SX)That option is already turned on. So all the hidden files are already being shown. There is no ".metadata".
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9. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 1:17 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)Hmm, strange.
Maybe it's a feature in 4.7 only?
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11. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 1:19 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)What do you see in the C:/Users/{User Name}/Adobe Flash Builder 4.6 folder?
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13. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 1:29 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)Ok, you're in the wrong folder.
You should go to the Users folder.
C:/Users/{Your User Name}/Adobe Flash Builder 4.6
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14. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
FadedPinkStamp Apr 15, 2014 2:30 PM (in response to SX)Oh! Okay! Well, I deleted the folder, but the program still won't open. Same problem.
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15. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
SX Apr 15, 2014 2:35 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)Well, that's a bummer.
I suspect you've already tried uninstalling and reinstalling the program?
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16. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
FadedPinkStamp Apr 15, 2014 7:43 PM (in response to SX)Yup. Already tried.
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17. Re: Flash Builder Won't Open
jimb294 Jul 27, 2014 3:02 PM (in response to FadedPinkStamp)Did you ever get this issue resolved? I am asking because I am having the exact same issue trying to get Flash Builder 4.6 to open in windows.

