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.pkg files

Can not get .pkg files to open or run in Catalina. Nothing happens when I try to install or open the install packages

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Dec 10, 2019 12:08 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2019 5:39 PM

Both of the pkg files for an epson scanner's drivers. And no, nothing, no error message, no system dialog. But I solved my problem by finally finding a updated Software Updater on the company's website that could install the two packages. Then everything worked. Just wished there was some feedback. However it might have something to do with also upgrading to 15.1.2 between attempts.

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Dec 10, 2019 5:39 PM in response to leroydouglas

Both of the pkg files for an epson scanner's drivers. And no, nothing, no error message, no system dialog. But I solved my problem by finally finding a updated Software Updater on the company's website that could install the two packages. Then everything worked. Just wished there was some feedback. However it might have something to do with also upgrading to 15.1.2 between attempts.

Dec 10, 2019 12:16 PM in response to jamesbnh2

jamesbnh2 wrote:

Can not get .pkg files to open or run in Catalina. Nothing happens when I try to install or open the install packages


Nothing? No dialog box, no eror message? One .pkg file in particular are all .pkg files???


Control click if necessary to show the contextual menu>Open


May take several failed attempts before it presents itself:

Open a Mac app from an unidentified developer - Apple Support


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