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Does MuseScore require Internet?

MuseScore requires access to your internet connection with AVG. MuseScore doesn't need an internet connection to function, but if AVG blocks it, MuseScore hangs.

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Hardware incompatibilities

The following software is known to crash MuseScore on startup:

Software incompatibilities

AVG Internet Security hangs MuseScore

MuseScore requires access to your internet connection with AVG. MuseScore doesn't need an internet connection to function, but if AVG blocks it, MuseScore hangs. If AVG prompts you, Allow MuseScore and check "Save my answer as a permanent rule and do not ask me next time."

If it doesn't prompt you anymore,

Font problem on macOS

MuseScore is known to display notes as square when some fonts are damaged on macOS.

To troubleshoot this issue:

Go to Applications -> Font Book Select a font and press ⌘ + A to select them all Go to File -> Validate Fonts If any font is reported as damaged or with minor problems, select it and delete it Restart MuseScore if necessary

Font problem on Linux

If the default desktop environment application font is set to bold, MuseScore will not display the notes properly.

To troubleshoot this issue (gnome 2.*/MATE users):

Right-click on your desktop and select Change Desktop background Click on Fonts tab Set Regular style for Application font Restart MuseScore if necessary

For GNOME 3/SHELL users

Save As dialog empty on Linux

Some users reported that the Save As dialog is empty on Debian 6.0 and Lubuntu 10.10.

To troubleshoot this issue:

Type the following in a terminal which mscore The command will answer with the path of mscore. Edit it with your preferred text editor and add the following line at the beginning export QT_NO_GLIB=1

Launch MuseScore and the problem should be solved.

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Do you need an account to use MuseScore?

MuseScore.com is a community site to share your sheet music with your friends via the web and for the mobile apps for iOS and Android. The site has social features such as embedding, commenting, annotating, statistics, groups. The site offers free accounts, but has a Pro Account for those who want more.

How do I report something?

We have a thriving community who could help with your problem, or request. Firstly though, we advise that you complete a search to see if your query has already been asked, or addressed by others. If you cannot find anything, you may post in the forum. Whilst generally left to those with some knowledge and experience, you may also file established reports in the issue tracker, but please refrain from posting queries there. See also Bug reports and Feature requests and How to write a good bug report: step-by-step instructions but also How to ask for support

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