# RW8 shuts down on publish **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [November 13, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660 "2020-11-13T19:12:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![flmcl](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/flmcl/32/17356_2.png) [@flmcl](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/flmcl)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/1 "2020-11-13T19:12:08Z")
This seems to have started after installing Joe Workman Target stacks. Not sure if it is related. When ever I publish my website RW shuts down. ![Screen Shot 2020-11-13 at 11.11.47 AM](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/8/f/8f09edc0c2033e673d7f0e2c349f952f9cd22027.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/2 "2020-11-13T20:23:30Z")
Don’t know what the problem might be. I just tested Target, and it publishes fine for me. Might be one to report to RealMac Support. > **[Realmac Software Product Support](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/support/)** > > Support & Help for RapidWeaver and Squash from Realmac Software. Including an in-depth Knowledge Base, Support Forum, and Video Tutorials. @Aaron? ---
**Author:** ![flmcl](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/flmcl/32/17356_2.png) [@flmcl](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/flmcl)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/3 "2020-11-13T21:45:54Z")
Thank you ---
**Author:** ![isaiah](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/isaiah/32/93_2.png) [@isaiah](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/isaiah)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/4 "2020-11-13T23:31:12Z")
looks like a Stacks problem. What version of Stacks are you using? ---
**Author:** ![elch26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dc4da7/32.png) [@elch26](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/elch26)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/5 "2020-11-15T11:23:55Z")
Hi from germany. Updated to Big Sur last night, since then I have problems with publishing an existing page (just made a simple change) --\> RW crushes. Starting over again --\> crushes. Next I started a simple new project, entered all publishing details, tested the entered details and the publishing worked superfine! So I got back to my main and important project, entered a second destination (“Add new destination”), deleted the first one - saved - and of course it crushes immediately when trying to publish. What can I do? Thank you in advance and sorry for my english…cheers, elch26 (BIG SUR & RW 8.7) ---
**Author:** ![flmcl](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/flmcl/32/17356_2.png) [@flmcl](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/flmcl)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/6 "2020-11-17T16:41:15Z")
Target 2.0.6 ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/7 "2020-11-17T16:45:09Z")
@flmcl Francis, > [@flmcl](#): > > Target 2.0.6 I think @isaiah wants the version of the stacks plugin, not the version of target. ---
**Author:** ![flmcl](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/flmcl/32/17356_2.png) [@flmcl](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/flmcl)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/8 "2020-11-17T16:47:35Z")
Sorry 4.1.0 ---
**Author:** ![isaiah](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/isaiah/32/93_2.png) [@isaiah](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/isaiah)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/9 "2020-11-19T18:24:08Z")
Please try installing Stacks 4.1.2. It fixed a number of crashes similar to the one your crashlog describes. I would also recommend disabling plugins that you are not using currently. Since there have been a lot of updates: RW 8.7, Stacks 4.1, Big Sur, etc. – it makes things easier to diagnose, when there are fewer moving parts. Removing unused plugins is a good place to start. Open the RW Preferences Choose the last tab: Addons Disable things in the Plugins category that you’re not currently using. Then restart RapidWeaver Isaiah ---
**Author:** ![flmcl](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/flmcl/32/17356_2.png) [@flmcl](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/flmcl)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/10 "2020-11-21T13:55:40Z")
Yes the version 4.1.2 of stacks fixed my problem. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw8-shuts-down-on-publish/35660/11 "2020-12-21T23:55:51Z")
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