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Locked Mac won't open because developer cannot be verified

 

Hi,
I have a new Mac after years of PC only, and when I download the Mac version from the website I get a message saying:?

“psud2_build73” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.?macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware."
I looked back in the group and it seems like folks are not having this issue.? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Pete
 

Hi Pete,

Can you confirm what version of MacOS you are using? I'm just upgrading to the latest version (Monterey 12.3.1) to see if that's the problem. Also can you let me know if you are having the problem running the software of if you're experiencing the problem at the installation stage.

Regards,
Duncan
 

Hi Duncan,

That's the one my Mac is running - 12.3.1.? Sorry I wasn't clear - I got that message when I downloaded the software and it wouldn't install it.

Thank you!
Pete

On Saturday, May 7, 2022, 04:44:37 PM EDT, Duncan Munro <duncan@...> wrote:


Hi Pete,

Can you confirm what version of MacOS you are using? I'm just upgrading to the latest version (Monterey 12.3.1) to see if that's the problem. Also can you let me know if you are having the problem running the software of if you're experiencing the problem at the installation stage.

Regards,
Duncan

 

Hi Pete,

As background, the message comes up because I'm not a registered developer as this costs $$$'s per year and I don't charge for the software, or use advertising, so it's a cost I don't really want to soak up for no return.

Here's how to work round it:?

  • Download the latest file from the files area?/g/duncanampspsud/files/psud2_macos
  • Open the download tray and click on psud.....dmg file which will mount and open the download image
  • This is the important part -?Don't click on the psud.....app file

To open the app do the following:

  • Ctrl+click on the psud.....app file to open a context menu
  • Select Open from the menu
  • You will get the same message about the developer and offered a choice to [Open] [Eject Disk Image] or [Cancel]
  • If you don't see the [Open] option first time round, click [Cancel] and go back to Ctrl+click on the psud.....app file again, it should come up
Finally, you might want to drag the psud.....app icon over to Favourites/Apps to make it a bit more permanent. Hope this all helps.

Regards,
Duncan
 

On 5/7/2022 2:41 PM, Pete Boser via groups.io wrote:
*cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.
macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware*
If you are sure the software package you are installing IS genuine, if you trust Duncan does not want your secrets, if you got it directly from Duncan's site, on a legitimate network connection, then just say "Install darnit!"

Last week I had a new Win10 and installed Office 2003 and PSpice 1999, and a lot of other stuff Win10 never expected to see.

Windows has several errors. Files downloaded from the internet won't run without intervention; you can poke file Properties and un-check that. And program installers usually raise a warning, but you expect that.

Apple wants to protect its users AND its business, so mystery files make it upset. Specific advice for Macintosh Gatekeeper warnings/blocks:



Trend Micro is a well known antivirus shop. Their general strategy includes running A-V on any file of uncertain origin. Since you know who and where your PSUD installer came from, that seems excessive. You know the file is OK, and it is reasonable that Apple can't track (or can't remember) every program out there.
 

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Il giorno 7 mag 2022, alle ore 22:01, Pete Boser via groups.io <pboser@...> ha scritto:

?Hi,
I have a new Mac after years of PC only, and when I download the Mac version from the website I get a message saying:?

“psud2_build73” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.?macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware."
I looked back in the group and it seems like folks are not having this issue.? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Pete
 

It's not an Apple exclusive I'm afraid; Windows 10 & 11 are displaying similar warnings if the software isn't registered with them, arguably easier to work round though.

Regards,
Duncan
 

The workaround for MacOS is very straightforward. ? After trying to open PSUD for the first time, go to System Preferences>Security and Privacy>General tab.? You will then have to "unlock" the pane by clicking the lock at the left lower corner and entering your password.? I don't recall the exact sequence, but you should be able to then allow MacOS to run PSUD. ?

Out of curiosity, what would it cost to be an "identified developer"?

On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 7:02 AM Duncan Munro <duncan@...> wrote:
It's not an Apple exclusive I'm afraid; Windows 10 & 11 are displaying similar warnings if the software isn't registered with them, arguably easier to work round though.

Regards,
Duncan

 

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I think it is 99 USD / year


Regards?

Rob



Am 08.05.2022 um 18:04 schrieb Chris <acheld_at_gmail_com_9bd68tgjww7574_16dadbc6@...>:

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The workaround for MacOS is very straightforward. ? After trying to open PSUD for the first time, go to System Preferences>Security and Privacy>General tab.? You will then have to "unlock" the pane by clicking the lock at the left lower corner and entering your password.? I don't recall the exact sequence, but you should be able to then allow MacOS to run PSUD. ?

Out of curiosity, what would it cost to be an "identified developer"?

On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 7:02 AM Duncan Munro <duncan@...> wrote:
It's not an Apple exclusive I'm afraid; Windows 10 & 11 are displaying similar warnings if the software isn't registered with them, arguably easier to work round though.

Regards,
Duncan

 

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perhaps the mac users could take up a collection... ? 
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On 5/8/2022 09:29, summers_folium_0k via groups.io wrote:

I think it is 99 USD / year


Regards?

Rob



Am 08.05.2022 um 18:04 schrieb Chris <acheld_at_gmail_com_9bd68tgjww7574_16dadbc6@...>:

?
The workaround for MacOS is very straightforward. ? After trying to open PSUD for the first time, go to System Preferences>Security and Privacy>General tab.? You will then have to "unlock" the pane by clicking the lock at the left lower corner and entering your password.? I don't recall the exact sequence, but you should be able to then allow MacOS to run PSUD. ?

Out of curiosity, what would it cost to be an "identified developer"?

On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 7:02 AM Duncan Munro <duncan@...> wrote:
It's not an Apple exclusive I'm afraid; Windows 10 & 11 are displaying similar warnings if the software isn't registered with them, arguably easier to work round though.

Regards,
Duncan

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