# RW Classic 9.6.3 - Publishing = Crash **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [October 29, 2025, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087 "2025-10-29T03:11:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/1 "2025-10-29T03:11:31Z")
After years of using RapidWeaver Classic (now 9.6.3) without any issues I am now having problems when I publish my one and only website. Sometimes it crashes immediately other times it gets to 90% then crashes but it is crashing every time during publishing. I really don’t know where to start looking for problems… Can anybody point me in the right direction please? ---
**Author:** ![Heroic\_Nonsense](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/heroic_nonsense/32/20666_2.png) [@Heroic\_Nonsense](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Heroic_Nonsense)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/2 "2025-10-29T07:15:36Z")
Hi @Macsterguy, If RapidWeaver crashes, macOS will offer you to download a crash report. If you do that, and then post it here, we can have a look at what’s causing the crashes. In general - it’s usually a plugin that doesn’t play nice with the latest patch in macOS. Make sure you have the latest versions of all plugins. That includes individual stacks (if you use Stacks of course). Cheers, Erwin ---
**Author:** ![Pegasus](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/pegasus/32/25035_2.png) [@Pegasus](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Pegasus)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/3 "2025-10-29T07:55:20Z")
@Macsterguy here you can find all the information about RW Classic 9.6.3 - Publishing = Crash], as well as all known issues and details on how to fix them. > [@Tahoe 26](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/tahoe-26/51066): > > Does Rapidweaver Classic run on Mac OS Tahoe 26? Has anyone upgraded, and if so, did you have any issues? > [@Stacks 5 + Tahoe?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/stacks-5-tahoe/51143): > > Have any RW Classic users running Stacks 5 upgraded to Tahoe? If so, have you had issues with Stacks, or does RW + Stacks work fine on Tahoe? Thank you all! ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/4 "2025-10-29T13:31:41Z")
First, thanks for your offer to help me with this… I have been wanting to move to Elements but I’m a little concerned that at my age, I’m not up to the task. I’ve been having memory issues etc. I’ve been at this for a long time. My website is [www.jonesx-ray.com](http://www.jonesx-ray.com). Yesterday, there was an update for stacks when I first launched RWC… I applied that update. Later, I “re-published all files”. After that is when I had my first crash. This morning, reading thru this thread I saw where Dan posted about a Stacks beta for this problem so I downloaded and installed the beta vs: 5.3.3b1 I re-published all files again. The result was another RWC crash. \*\* now, when I tried to include the crash logs it says it’s too big? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/5 "2025-10-29T13:52:49Z")
We’ve got your crash reports and are looking into it now. As a workaround, have you tried exporting locally and uploading via a third-party FTP client? ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/6 "2025-10-29T14:11:44Z")
Thank you for your response Dan, things are getting difficult for me but I think I could figure out how to upload manually. I might give it a little time to see what you come up with… ---
**Author:** ![Pete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ab097/32.png) [@Pete](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Pete)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/7 "2025-10-29T17:17:24Z")
You did not indicate you are using Tahoe, where issues came about due to its release. If you are on an earilier OS, you should not have any issues with crashes. I have not had any crashes even with my uploading the new Stacks 5.3.3. Hopefully the issue will be simple, as I sympathize with the age issue. I forget things before I even remember them. ---
**Author:** ![tpbradley](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tpbradley/32/25503_2.png) [@tpbradley](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tpbradley)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/8 "2025-10-29T17:26:13Z")
Thanks for all the info on this, and for submitting the crash reports. I can see from the crash reports that you’re on macOS Tahoe, and I have narrowed down the problematic code. Apple altered the runtime in macOS Tahoe to crash more consistently when issues are encountered. This helps developers identify and fix root causes more quickly, but it can also make the operating system _seem_ less stable, since crashes are now more apparent. We’re working on a fix and will have it out as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience! ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/9 "2025-10-29T19:34:12Z")
@Macsterguy We’ve just shipped RapidWeaver Classic 9.6.4, this new build fixes various instability issues under macOS Tahoe. Can you update and let me know if that fixes your publishing issue? ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/10 "2025-10-29T20:01:42Z")
Yes Sir! Will I see it in RapidWeaver / Check for updates? Or do you have a link? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/11 "2025-10-29T21:45:06Z")
You should be prompted in-app 🙂 Details on the release here: > [@RapidWeaver Classic 9.6.4 now available](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-classic-9-6-4-now-available/52102): > > Hello Weavers, Start your update engines, RapidWeaver Classic 9.6.4 is now [available to download](https://dl.devant.io/v1/3c53887f-427a-4af7-9144-ee16178c62f4/RapidWeaver.zip) partying_face This build includes important fixes for users running macOS Tahoe, addressing several stability issues that could cause publishing crashes or unexpected hangs during export. We’ve tightened up the publishing engine and resolved multiple compatibility problems introduced by recent macOS changes, making this release significantly more reliable for Classic users across the board. What… ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/12 "2025-10-29T22:55:36Z")
I rebooted both of my Macs but did not see the update in RapidWeaver. I downloaded the update using your link. I republished all files of my website and RapidWeaver crashed. Then I went to publishing settings and slowed down the Upload speed from lightning fast too fast. Walla! All seems well! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you and I will upgrade elements as soon as I can get my brain wrapped around it. ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/13 "2025-10-30T00:19:07Z")
I guess I spoke too soon. When republishing all files, RWC crashes… ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/14 "2025-10-30T00:53:55Z")
Can you slow the speed - start with the lowest option and try again? ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/15 "2025-10-30T01:07:53Z")
Great minds think alike! I just went to the slowest speed end it worked… 👍🏼 ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/16 "2025-10-30T01:13:54Z")
Now, when I go to my website, Safari or any other browser, I have is not able to contact the server > **[Jones X-Ray | Texas Best Medical X-Ray Equipment Sales - Service](https://www.jonesxray.com/)** > > The Best Quality Medical X-Ray and Digital Radiography Equipment Sales and Service In Texas | Jones X-Ray This is crazy… One minute it will, one minute it won’t. Something is wrong at chili dog hosting I guess… ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/17 "2025-10-30T16:05:34Z")
We’ve just [shipped 9.6.5](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-classic-9-6-5-now-available/52125) that fixes additional stability issues under macOS Tahoe. Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/18 "2025-10-30T16:42:31Z")
@dan how do I contact you privately? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-classic-9-6-3-publishing-crash/52087/19 "2025-10-30T17:23:08Z")
Hey @Macsterguy - email [forumsupport@realmacsoftware.com](mailto:forumsupport@realmacsoftware.com) 🙂