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The application "" can't be opened

I've recently been getting these 'The application XXX can't be opened' error messages when double clicking on files. It seems to happen randomly but the application always opens anyway. It started with Adobe InDesign but has also happened on Adobe Illustrator and Preview (so doesn't seem to be tied to Adobe software). I just click on OK and the error message goes away. This doesn't impact on workflow or anything but I'd like to get rid of it if possible. New 27inch iMac running El Capitan, fully up to date wth software.

iMac with Retina 5K display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on Jun 8, 2016 12:22 AM

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likaprobro

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9 points

Posted on Apr 20, 2017 12:40 PM

It looks like executing the application is a fail. I think that you just need to chmod it to make it executable.

STEPS:

1. Open a terminal

2. Here are the commands:

cd Applications

cd APPLICATION_NAME.app (where APPLICATION_NAME is your app)

cd Contents/MacOS

First Option (if you know which is the executable): chmod +x FILENAME (where FILENAME is the name of the executable)

Second Option (if you don't know which is the executable): chmod +x *

If it tells you operation not permitted, then add sudo in front of chmod

Hope it helps

P.S. I'm new to Apple Forums but I am a pro at stuff like this

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ekrogh

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12 points

Dec 22, 2016 2:54 PM in response to RJWise

Mounting the Time Capsule drives as smb (instead of afp) "solved" the problem for me.

Jan 14, 2017 4:47 AM in response to ekrogh

Me too. Thanks

Mar 19, 2017 8:32 PM in response to ekrogh

Yes, same issue with opening an Excel file stored on TC. Error -36.

Mar 19, 2017 8:33 PM in response to ekrogh

How does one mount the TC as SMB?

May 18, 2017 10:13 PM in response to likaprobro

It worked. Thanks 🙂

May 30, 2017 2:46 AM in response to likaprobro

I tried this and it kept saying no such folder or directory i did exactly what you said plus i copied and pasted the name but no didn't work what shall i do?

Jul 1, 2017 11:49 AM in response to likaprobro

Hi, i do all the steps but when i write chmod +x.... nothing happens, i add sudo and again, nothing happens :/

Plz, give me an answer

Sep 14, 2017 1:30 PM in response to likaprobro

Now, I got a "No such file or directory." How should I fix that?

The application "" can't be opened