Cannot install any .pkg files

So I've got the latest version of MacOS (13.2), and any time I attempt to install any .pkg file it fails with the following message:

"An error occurred during installation.

The installation failed.

The installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance."

I have contact the makers of some of these .pkg files and the ones who have got back to me believe the installer should be working. I have also tried booting in safe mode and the .pkg files still fail. Any ideas would be massively appreciated!

Posted on Jan 30, 2023 12:00 PM

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Rgdonoso

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Posted on May 25, 2023 6:38 PM

After much searching and experimenting what worked for me was in system settings give total disk access to the installer (System/Library/CoreServices/Installer), the thing is that once activated I managed to install one pkg file, and it disappears from the list, so to install another file you need to add it again. I would think the software installer had to have total access without one having to add it, but I hope Apple solves it in a new update. Hope this works for any of you!

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