topic Re: OpenDNSUpdater installer blocked from use on Mac OS 12.3.1 in OpenDNS

OpenDNSUpdater installer blocked from use on Mac OS 12.3.1

jbaugh — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:41:51 GMT

When I try to install the OpenDNSUpdater I get a message on my Mac that says, "OpenDNSUpdater" was blocked from use because it is not fro an identified developer."

I am given the option to "Open Anyway". But it says this overrides the security system.

What is this all about. Is it safe to install the updater?

John

Re: OpenDNSUpdater installer blocked from use on Mac OS 12.3.1

reham1 — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:07:32 GMT

Hello,

It is safe to install the Dynamic Updater.

If you receive a "Unidentified Developer" message please perform the following steps:

* In the Finder on your Mac, locate the app you want to open. Don’t use Launchpad to do this. Launchpad doesn’t allow you to access the shortcut menu.

* Control-click the app icon, then choose Open from the shortcut menu.

* Click Open.

The app is saved as an exception to your security settings, and you can open it in the future by double-clicking it just as you can any registered app.

This is covered in the following Apple kb article: ***https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unidentified-developer-mh40616/mac***

Re: OpenDNSUpdater installer blocked from use on Mac OS 12.3.1

jbaugh — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:23:16 GMT

Thank you, Reg ham! I never knew about the shortcut menu to allow recognition of unidentified developer apps. Worked like a charm.

John

Re: OpenDNSUpdater installer blocked from use on Mac OS 12.3.1

reham1 — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:29:15 GMT

You are most welcome