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How to open an app when it says that it cannot open due to inability to be scanned?

How can I open an app that I have downloaded from a reputable developer that says that it cannot be opened due to the inability of Apple to scan it for malicious code?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 29, 2019 10:04 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2019 5:51 AM

Try ctrl-clicking on it and choose Open.

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How to open an app when it says that it cannot open due to inability to be scanned?

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