Note: this is written generically for any application or system that surfaces a fatal “unrecoverable error” state; adapt the specific commands and file paths to your environment.
Are you seeing a specific (like a string of numbers) along with this message, or does the window just close immediately?
Video Copilot released an update (v1.0.40 as of recent years) specifically to fix "unrecoverable errors" on new After Effects builds. saber has encountered an unrecoverable error new
When dealing with Video Copilot's Saber, this roadblock stems from a handful of distinct technical conflicts: Bug in effect Saber in after effects - Adobe Community
Go to Edit > Purge > All Memory & Disk Cache . A corrupted cache file is a frequent culprit for "unrecoverable" errors. Note: this is written generically for any application
| Cause | Fix | |-------|-----| | | Update GPU drivers (NVIDIA/AMD). Disable GPU acceleration temporarily in host app to test. | | Corrupted Saber installation | Reinstall Saber (delete plugin folder, restart, install fresh copy). | | Conflict with other plugins | Temporarily move other plugins out of the plugin folder. Test with only Saber. | | Outdated host application | Update After Effects/Premiere to latest version. | | Memory/VRAM exhaustion | Reduce comp resolution, purge memory (Edit > Purge > All Memory), restart system. | | Mask or path data corruption | Delete and recreate the mask/line that Saber is using. | | Project file corruption | Import the problematic comp into a fresh project. |
High-resolution textures or intensive particle effects (like the "Swarm" mechanic) exceeding the graphics card's available memory. When dealing with Video Copilot's Saber, this roadblock
: Ensure that your application (in this case, Saber) and your operating system are up to date. Developers often release patches and updates that fix known issues.