After power loss, cannot recover from - 7: Update check failed. The server sent an invalid response. Try again later

Expected Behavior

Loaded the beta version to MacBook M3, as my original install was 1.0 using High Sierra on mac mini. The PS folder is on a SSD, and I ran PS using beta successfully over the SSD to revalidate the content. Then began a fresh import / dedupe from folders on the SSD. circa 20,0000 images to process.

Part way through there was a power cut. Since then, I am unable get past the error message. Part way through there was a power cut. Since then, I am unable to progress past the error message. 7: Update check failed. The server sent an invalid response. Try again later.
I have restarted, and re-installed. Being new to the system, I don’t see anything of substance in the logs.
Sorry to not be more help here, I was convinced by Photostructure when I first installed it, and this time around I intend to process all files from all sources and use the ‘plus’ facilities.
First question is how to re-set the server response. Or maybe install as a server version?

Steps to Reproduce

  1. I have no working system to run tests against, but best guess would be to run a resync using a USB SSD as both source and target, then pull the plug. (ouch!)

Environment

Mac Sequoia 15.7.3 (24G419)

PSfor Desktops 2026.4.9-beta

Sorry for the glitch! I am away from my desk (I had to move my office) but I’ll look into it as soon as I get back.