OS X EC can't open Audacity 2.1.2

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OS X EC can't open Audacity 2.1.2

I know this question has been covered before in previous versions, but no matter what I do, I do not get a dialogue box that gives me the option to open this app. I have tried opening the app through Finder and using the Control button to open the app (as suggested in previous postings), but, regardless, the dialogue box simply states, "This app can't be opened" and then "ok." Would really appreciate any insight. Or even validation at this point. Thank you!

Mac Pro, os x 10.11.4

Posted on May 26, 2016 2:04 PM

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Answer 1

dialabrain

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May 26, 2016 3:30 PM in response to slfenton

I would try uninstalling then reinstalling it. Opens just fine here.

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slfenton Author

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May 26, 2016 3:42 PM in response to dialabrain

I appreciate your response, Diala. Aggravating to hear it works just fine for you, that does not help in the validation department! 🙂 I have uninstalled and installed numerous times, playing around with security and privacy settings. Any other suggestions?

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dialabrain

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May 26, 2016 3:46 PM in response to slfenton

When you reinstalled, did you download a fresh copy or did you just use the same download? Also did you completely uninstall it or just drag its icon to the trash?

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slfenton Author

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May 26, 2016 3:54 PM in response to dialabrain

Complete uninstall. When I do a search for "audacity" in finder, it comes-up empty. And, yes, fresh installs.

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slfenton Author

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May 26, 2016 4:01 PM in response to slfenton

Out of curiosity, from where are you downloading your version of audacity. I just tried installing again and got a "this application is damaged" message.

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dialabrain

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May 26, 2016 4:03 PM in response to slfenton

In the Finder"Go" menu, select "Go to Folder…" and paste this in…

~/Library/Application Support/ and Delete the Audacity folder. Try and restart it.

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dialabrain

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May 26, 2016 4:04 PM in response to slfenton

It's been so long I forget but you can get it here…

http://www.audacityteam.org/

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slfenton Author

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May 26, 2016 4:14 PM in response to dialabrain

Thanks so much for your help, D. I followed your instructions (I was not aware of that function in Finder); however, there was no Audacity folder to delete. And, I've tried downloading the software from both Macupdate, and the audacityteam website. I will restart my computer later tonight and see if tomorrow is friendlier to the process. I really do appreciate your input!!

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dialabrain

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May 26, 2016 4:16 PM in response to slfenton

You're welcome. I would only use the Audacity Site. You should always download from the original site. Good Luck.

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Answer 10

Nov 29, 2016 2:40 PM in response to slfenton

I was able to partially solve this problem by doing the following.

1. Go to Applications/Audacity

2. Control-click and choose "Show Package Contents"

3. Navigate to Contents/MacOS

4. Double-click on the Audacity script file

5. You'll get a warning saying that Audacity is a Unix file downloaded from an unidentified source, do you want to open?

6. Click Yes.

7. From that point on you can open Audacity by double-clicking on the script file, however I was not able to get it to open from the Audacity.app file.

8. You can create an alias and put it on your desktop to help a bit.

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