Hi Lunker,
I tried what you said, thanks for taking the time, but it did not work.
I ended up following the advice of one of the forum posts even though the scenario was not exact.
https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=56723
I went to the User Library on my Mac and dumped the whole REAPER Folder in Application Support
Here is the directory. It may help someone else?
User/Library/Application Support/REAPER
When I booted up Reaper it went through the VST scan as if I had just installed it.
I had to import the license key again, no biggie. Just have it on hand.
Now I have my record buttons back in the mixer and on the track.
So I am back on track. Hah! (pun intended)
Thanks for helping!
ej