

Incompatible MIDI Drivers (Mac only): Outdated MIDI drivers from other software can cause all MIDI applications to hang while trying to initialize the outdated driver. Only add a few select folders to Places, and not entire drives. Large Database: If there is a large amount of files in the folders added to Places, this can result in a slow launch time. Live asks for authorization at every launch (Mac).

Try connecting directly rather than through a hub (if used).Make sure to use a high quality cable with a ferrite bead. If you manage to pinpoint the issue to one device, try the following: If it works, then close it again and connect your devices one by one, testing each time by launching Live in between.Disconnect all USB/Firewire/Thunderbolt devices (audio interface, hub, external drives, printer).If Live shows as "not responding" and fails to launch, it could be an issue with a connected device.

Resetting Live deletes the preferences, plugin folder path, and template set. If Live is hanging at launch, try a reset. If Live is slow to start or does not launch at all, try the following steps. Live should normally launch within 3-10 seconds.
