FCP asking for Waves plug-ins folder?

Hello
I could not open FCP 5. It's asking where the waves plug-in folder. So, where is the waves plug-in folder? Why is it asking for waves plug-in folder to open FCP? As always, I appreciate your helps. Thanks
Romanz

If you are having trouble starting FCP the issue may well be WAVES security.
I have the Waves Audio Plugins as well. I have had their Native Power Pack NPP for 3-4 years and their security has always been a royal pain!! From Dongles to PACE security I seem to have trouble with it every year or so.
I believe there are two ways to authorize the WAVES plugins these days. On my machine I am using an authorizer - if you have the other method then this won't be the same. I think the other method these days is with a USB dongle again...
Anyway, if you have recently moved FCP from one machine to another or removed your system harddrive to replace it then you will likely have a problem with their security. Waves will not allow FCP to start up and you will need to remove the plugins folder altogether.
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