Unable to open application because it will "damage my computer"

Hi. I have been using a program called iTools Pro for quite some time now. Recently, I am unable to open the application and I receive a message stating " "iTools Pro" will damage your computer. You should move it to the trash." I have the option to move it to the trash or cancel. Now, I am aware that this particular program may be a bit sketchy, but I have been using it for a while without issue and frankly I don't really care and would like to continue using it. How can I bypass this message? I would like to open this app regardless of whether Catalina thinks it will damage my computer. I have been unable to find anything on the internet to resolve this thus far. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 23, 2020 3:19 PM

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Jan 23, 2020 6:31 PM in response to Old Toad

I've tried that. It just gives me the same exact error message. I've even looked in System Preferences to see if there an "open anyway" option in the security menu--there is not. Also tried disabling Gatekeeper, but that didn't do anything either. I guess I should've included that in my initial post.

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Jan 26, 2020 6:59 PM in response to llsc12

Didn't work. I don't what to do. But frankly I think is unacceptable. I mean, I understand the need (and benefit) of having a very security oriented OS, but at the end of the day, the user should have the final say over the OS. I'm not surprised by this coming from Apple and MacOS to be honest.

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Jan 23, 2020 6:39 PM in response to Old Toad

Also worth noting, immediately after trying to open the app and receiving the "will damage you computer" message, another pop-up saying "iTools Pro quit unexpectedly." I guess that means the app is immediately crashing? I have used the program on Catalina though, so i know it's compatible. Perhaps this "will damage your computer" message is causing the app to crash?

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