How do hide the "A52Codec component" notification

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How do hide the "A52Codec component" notification

Since Apple limited the use of videos by banning most formats, I am trying to convert the thousands of videos I have to a format that Apple will accept. I am using the Handbreak app, but every time I try to select a video Apple notifications pops up saying "A52Codec.component" cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified, then suggests I move the video to the trash. How can I stop these annoying notifications?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 24, 2021 7:42 PM

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Luis Sequeira1

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Jun 26, 2021 1:37 AM in response to eschaal

This component A52 does NOT work in Catalina or Big Sur no matter what you do. The way avoid this is to take it out of the folder. Put it somewhere else if you have any concerns that you may somehow need it. Restart. No more warnings! And HandBrake should still convert your video. If I am wrong, put the file back.

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Jun 24, 2021 9:48 PM in response to eschaal

The next time the refusal occurs, immediately go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy.

Click the Open Anyway button in the General pane to confirm your intent to open or install the app.

The warning prompt reappears, and if you're absolutely sure you want to open the app anyway, you can click Open.

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eschaal Author

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Jun 26, 2021 2:19 AM in response to eschaal

Moving it into another folder and converting that file seems to work. Thank you very much

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eschaal Author

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Jun 25, 2021 2:42 PM in response to Luis Sequeira1

I know it is very old, which is why I trying to convert them to mp4, but the notification telling me to move files to trash is downright annoying and adds to delays in the conversation process.

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eschaal Author

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Jun 26, 2021 1:48 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Thank you. I will try it tomorrow. Thank you for your comments

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Jun 25, 2021 3:24 AM in response to eschaal

This suggests that you still have a VERY OLD A52.component, probably in

/Library/Quicktime

or perhaps

~/Library/Quicktime

Go to these folders (in Finder, just press command-shift-G, and paste each of the lines above) and drag the offending file to the trash (or some place else in case you want to keep the file for some reason).

Note: it is possible that one or the other of the above folders does not exist. In that case, the file will be in the other.

Then Restart your mac.

No more warnings!

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