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Mac OS sierra app is damaged

Hi


I have tried multiple times to download the OS but every time i get message that


This copy of the Install macOS Sierra.app application is damaged, and can't be used to install macOS.


I have validated that i have enough RAM and diskspace when download happens. More than 3 GB RAM and 35 GB disk space is available.


MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5


Thanks

Vishal

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)

Posted on Sep 20, 2016 3:39 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2016 3:46 PM

Step 1. Go to your applications folder.

Step 2. Find the installer for macOS Sierra.

Step 3. Right click on the installer and click "Show Package Contents".

Step 4. Click on folder named "Contents".

Step 5. Click on the folder named "SharedSupport".

Step 6. Delete the file named "InstallInfo.plist".

Step 7. Enter your administer password to confirm.

Step 8. Now open the installer.

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Mac OS sierra app is damaged

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