Questions tagged [install]
The act of putting software onto a computer so it can run
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Sonoma 14.1.1 - Dyalog APL installer fails with "Trust evaluate failure"
I'm trying to install a software package (Dyalog APL) that I've installed successfully on many occasions before, but suddenly the installer fails -- or rather, it appears to go through the motions (...
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Is it safe to uninstall apps from AppStore from Finder instead of Launchpad
Apple tells us to uninstall apps from AppStore by using Launchpad and apps not from AppStore by using Finder. Is it safe to use Finder for both "kinds" of apps?
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I would like to prompt Mac OS X 10.6.8 to download Rosetta by running a dedicated PPC application
Does anyone know where I can download a dedicated PPC application to try?
I would like to find one to attempt to run in my install of OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard so it will either prompt me to install ...
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Trying to install OSX El Capitan via USB, getting stuck on booting the installer
iMac 2009
El Capitan
How can I use Windows to create an OS X El Capitan or macOS Sierra USB flash drive installer from the disk image (.dmg) file downloaded from Apple?
Used this tutorial to create a ...
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I can't update to Mac OS 10.13 and later. You may not install to this volume because the computer is missing a firmware partition
I have a 2015 MacBook Air 13 running macOS Sierra. I got it without a working internal SSD. Now it only runs on an external SSD via USB cable. I would like to upgrade to High Sierra, but an error ...
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I'm unable to reinstall OS X
I have an iMac11,1 without an OS on it (Recovery mode is still on it) and I therefore want to reinstall OS X. First thing I've tried was doing it using the recovery mode. I've reformatted the "...
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How to run pkg installer asking for password in GUI rather than in shell
I tried to use osascript but no luck:
> osascript -e 'do shell script "installer -pkg /Users/syabro/Downloads/Crystal_Software.pkg -target /" with administrator privileges'
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iTunes will not reinstall
My (Win10) iTunes stopped working, so I uninstalled it (with a good uninstaller that clears all the debris), but it will not re-install.
For iTunes Desktop the error message is "The installer has ...
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Issues trying to use TransMac to create bootable USB from Windows 10
I'm trying to follow the steps in this post:
How can I use Windows to create an OS X El Capitan or macOS Sierra USB flash drive installer from the disk image (.dmg) file downloaded from Apple?
Which ...
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Problem installing Anaconda (GUI) on Ventura 13.2.1
When trying to install Anaconda on Intel MacBook Pro running Ventura 13.2.1, the GUI fails (the terminal way seems to work ok).
Here is the log:
2023-10-09 19:55:14+01 My-MBP Installer[19615]: @(#)...
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Unable to install any .pkg file after reinstalling Ventura - Installer crashes
Hoping someone can help. My Mac auto-updated to Sonoma when it released. As that caused a load of problems with the apps I use, I've wiped my hard drive, reinstalled Ventura and restored my files from ...
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Starting a Ventura installer on Sonoma
I need to install Ventura to a second partition while on Sonoma. My current environment restricts me to a Mac and internet access (no suitable USB drive).
I have downloaded the installer from the App ...
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macOS installation failed; stuck in reboot loop
MacBook Pro Retina 15-inch mid-2012
I was running High Sierra and upgraded to Catalina. I checked if it was compatible with my Mac before doing so and the Apple site said it was.
I installed it, and ...
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Error while attempting to reinstall macOS Sierra on old Mac Mini [duplicate]
I tried to factory reset a Late 2014 Mac mini by holding Command + R while booting, which took me to Internet Recovery for macOS Sierra, I used the Disk Utility to erase and format the drive, then I ...
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Struggling to install macOS High Sierra on MacBook 2011 17"
I recently acquired a 17" MacBook Pro 2011 (the one known for GPU failure) and I'm trying to get macOS High Sierra on it.
Method 1:
I first tried to install High Sierra via macOS internet ...
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iMac 2011 10.13.6 High Sierra
Just upgraded HDD to SSD
Everything booted fine and recovery mode has opened
However before installing the SSD i've made it a bootable device with clean Install HighSierra app so i don't have to rely ...
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`ENOENT: no such file or directory` error when installing ReactJS in M1 Mac
I tried to install ReactJS on an M1 Mac but encountered this error:
prabhav@Prabhavs-MacBook-Air ~ % node --version
v18.17.1
prabhav@Prabhavs-MacBook-Air ~ % npm --version
9.6.7
prabhav@Prabhavs-...
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brew install pianobar failed
I'm trying to install pianobar on my Macbook with the brew package installer. These are the errors I get:
Error: pianobar: Failed to download resource "libvorbis"`
Download failed: Homebrew-...
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Cannot boot Mac OS via USB (created via M1 chip) on 2012 MacBook Air, freezes for a while and then just ignores it
I am trying to revive my old 2012 MacBook Air (Model A1465) to use an older version of MacOS for a program that could only run on MacOS High Sierra or earlier. Luckily the Mac comes with a ...
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Crash while (trying) installing Snow Leopard
I wanted to upgrade my old Mid-2010 13" MacBook Pro with a 500GB drive I salvaged from a slightly newer ASUS laptop with a dead GPU, and also wanted to make a sort-of downgrade (from High Sierra) ...
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I'm trying to install ncdu using MacPorts in macOS Catalina, however it depends on zig but zig is no longer compatible, looking for workaround
I have an old MacBook which cannot be upgraded to anything higher than Catalina (at least officially) and I had been using Homebrew but since now it's not supported it tries to compile every package ...
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Skype installation on ipad
I recently bought an ipad with ios 16.6. When I tried to install Skype, it refused to do it without a Touch ID. When I put my finger to the button, it wrote something like payment is authorised. ...
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Error 0x80070070 installing Windows 11 on BOOTCAMP [duplicate]
This error is reported several times but with no answer anywhere, such as here and there. I tried to install Windows 11 on a Macbook 2017 Retina using Boot Camp Assistant. The device had previously ...
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"Install for me only" option is grayed out when trying to install programs
I am running MacOS Ventura on a MacBook Air 2020 (M1). I am running under an admin account, although not the primary account (if there is such a thing). I am trying to install both Microsoft Teams and ...
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Unable to boot from USB installer (17-inch, 2.66GHz MacBook Pro (MB604LL/A) [duplicate]
I have an old 2009 macbook pro that had problems with hard drive. I changed it to new SSD (also updated ram to 2x4gb 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM PC3-8500S), and created bootable USB in windows with TransMac ...
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Can't install macOS Ventura from recovery: com.apple.BuildInfo.preflight.error error 10
I am trying to install macOS Ventura 13.5 using internet recovery, meaning a version of the OS is downloaded and then installed.
I partitioned the disk using Disk Utility and formatted using a Mac OS ...
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Install individual homebrew packages in different locations
to organize my applications folder a bit, I want to create subfolders in /Users/username/Applications, e.g. /Users/username/Applications/Tools.
Now programs installed via brew are automatically ...
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macOS Catalina can't be installed on Macintosh HD
I'm currently running macOS Mojave (10.14.6) on a 2017 13-inch MacBook Air. I need to upgrade to Catalina to install MySQL.
So, I downloaded Catalina from the App Store but even after freeing up the ...
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How to install macOS on an erased SSD of an old MBP? [duplicate]
I have a 2010 MacBook Pro which I am trying to reinstall macOS High Sierra. I installed Windows 10 on it previously but encountered many problems while using it. So, I erased the SSD.
Now, I am trying ...
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Issue with Installation of MacPorts on macOS Ventura : error of compilation
I am trying to compile MacPorts 2.8 for macOS Ventura 13.1 from the tar.gz achive (PKG installation failed).
After the ./configure execution, I type "make" and then, I get this error that I ...
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Bootable installer drive disappears in Recovery Mode; can't install
Hopefully you all can help.
My sister managed to delete her entire Macbook drive including MacOS somehow, I think she was messing around in Disk Utility...
The Macbook will not install through ...
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Ran "install homebrew" but "brew help shellenv" says "command not found: brew"
I'm using a macOS Ventura. It gave me a novel-length of text, which I assume confirmed installation of Homebrew when I typed "install homebrew". Usually, that's what happens on the ...
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How can I get rid of the Google Updater notifications on macOS 13.1?
I keep getting these notifications from system settings telling me that Google Updater has added settings in the background. It keeps popping up no matter what I do.
I tried deleting Chrome entirely; ...
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How do I install El Capitan to an erased Mac that can’t "Reinstall OS X" [duplicate]
I have an old Mac (El Capitan) that has all the data erased, and I want to reinstall the OS, but I cant because "Reinstall OS X" doesnt work and just shows "this item is temporarily ...
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How to bypass password authentication when booting into macOS Recovery
I have an Apple Silicon machine with FileVault enabled, and when I boot into macOS Recovery, it asks for a password before letting me use the utilities etc.
I have forgotten my password, so I cannot ...
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Can't boot Big Sur 11.2.3 installer. Can't set Startup Disk to createinstallmedia -created installer on M1 MB Air, with Big Sur or Ventura [duplicate]
I can't boot a createinstallmedia -created installer on M1 on microSD or SSD, with Big Sur 11.2.3, but I can boot one made with Ventura.
I want to reinstall Big Sur 11.2.3, which is what the Mac came ...
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High Sierra internet recovery cannot contact server
Old MacBook Pro (mid-2011) running OS X Sierra was out of commission as the power supply had gone bad. I got a new power supply and fired it up. I was greeted with a warning from Chrome that it would ...
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Can't install App on Apple Watch
I have a new Apple watch that I want to add the All Trails app to. I have had the All Trails app on my iPhone for several years, and when I open the Watch App I can see All Trails under the list of ...
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Downgrade Ventura 13.3.1 to Ventura 13.1
My new Mac Mini M2 has Ventura 13.3.1 pre-installed. To troubleshoot a problem, I would like to downgrade to Ventura 13.1.
To try that, I created a bootable USB stick with Ventura 13.1. However, the ...
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My Mac doesn't allow installation of any software
Every time I try to install any software on my Mac, it comes up with an error. I have scoured the net and have followed advice which includes checking if there's enough space (which I have), checking ...
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How can I create a Snow Leopard upto El Captain OSX live USB flash drive? [duplicate]
I want to create a USB flash drive with an installed copy of Snow Leopard upto El Captain , so I can run any MacOS version from Snow Leopard up to El Captain directly from a USB flash drive(similar to ...
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How can i have Swift Playgrounds 4.1 in macOS Monterey?
I'm on macOS Monterey, I can't use Swift Playgrounds from the store on it because the store version requires macOS Ventura. How can I get the Monterey compatible version?
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AltStore Can't be installed
I installed AltStore once successfully, a few days later, all my installed apps and AltStore itself prompts an error message upon launching: "AltStore" is no longer available. Trying to ...
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How to update Xcode using software update if the App Store is not accessible or download?
There is a related question, "How to download Xcode 13 if the App Store is not accessible?" But if you already have XCode installed and run the following command:
xcode-select --install
The ...
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Uninstall Mac OSX Server while inside the OS installer
I have a bit of a problem.
I recently undusted my old Mac Mini 2011 I received as a gift a couple years ago.
It was running Mac OSX Lion on a Raid 1 setup with two 500 GB disks, with an older version ...
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Pop ups on installs not always happening Macbook M1 13.0.1
I have been having a problem with software installs where the popup does not happen to prompt the next action since I moved to my Macbook M1. I also have a Mac Mini that I was having the same problem (...
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iMac G3 installing Mac OS 9 error
I can't install Mac OS 9 on iMac G3. Installation process failed on "Starting Up..." stage.
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How to repackage an outdated .app installer for monterey
I want to install an audio plugin from a developer that isn't very active.
The installer comes in the .app format and i was wondering if it is possible to repackage it for Monterey; I've tried "...
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El Capitan install fails without error message
Bought a used iMac supposedly tested by the folks at the Goodwill store electronics group. Worked OK for me for a long time, and did one macOS upgrade.
But after leaving it off for a few months, I ...
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Install MacOS X Mountain Lion from Downloadable DMG [duplicate]
I have bought a second hand iMac (mid 2007 version), and the previous owner has erased the hard drive.
It does have a recovery partition which offers an install of MacOS X El Capitan. However, this ...
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