Download from MakeMusic

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Download from MakeMusic

I'm trying to download Finale Notepad 2012 from MakeMusic (the makers of Finale music notation software). All is good until I try to run the install program - unidentified developer. I've followed all the advice on all the boards I can find, but nothing is working yet. Control click on the install app, click Open. Nope. Go to Security and set the level to "From Anywhere" - that isn't an option in my Security window. I'm running OS 10.12.4. Any ideas?

Pam

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on Apr 11, 2017 10:15 AM

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Answer 1

KiltedTim

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Apr 11, 2017 12:09 PM in response to Pamela Wilson

The option to install apps from anywhere has been removed from Sierra. There is a way to bypass this, but it will seriously compromise the security of your Mac.

I suggest you contact the application developer and encourage them to register with Apple.

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Answer 2

dialabrain

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Apr 11, 2017 12:09 PM in response to Pamela Wilson

FWIW, according to their site, the last version Finale Notepad 2012 was compatible with was OSX 10.10. So that may be the problem. Plus, even if it could be installed it most likely won't run. It's probably trying to write to a location that's now protected by SIP.

http://www.finalemusic.com/products/finale-notepad/resources/system-requirements /

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Answer 3

Kappy

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Apr 11, 2017 10:27 AM in response to Pamela Wilson

Please contact the developer's tech support. Perhaps they can help. Or you can read OS X Yosemite- Open an app from an unidentified developer.

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