Final Cut X Stability Issues from update.

Hello,
I have been working problem free with my FCPX until the last update. Since the update to 10.0.4 my Final Cut is now useless. Everytime I open it - it last about 20 seconds before the program crashes.  Even if I do nothing for 10 m,inutes and then try to open any of my projects it crahes during the loading of the project. I have send over a dozen support requests to apple via the "send to apple" feature as well as attempting to reinstall the program.  I first thought it was related to one one project but it is multiple projects.  This is a huge problem for me and is stopping me from getting any of my work done. I have removed and reinstalled the product once but nothing was changed. I have even asked a rep at a apple stoer and they told me to call support or get on here. Please advise. Is there a way to roll back to 10.0.2 or 10.03?
Chris
Streesed FCPX User

Trashing the preferences is an essential first step whenever FCP X (or any other pro editing app) starts behaving problematically.
Corrupted preferences can occur at any time and lead to a tremendously wide range of symptoms which appear to have nothing to do with the preference settings.
Use this free app to do it:-
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/prefman/
I can't guarantee it will cure the problem but at least it will be one possibility out of the way.

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