OpenDNSUpdater installer blocked from use on Mac OS 12.3.1

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jbaugh

April 12, 2022 15:41

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

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  Reg Ham April 12, 2022 23:07

  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***

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  jbaugh April 13, 2022 01:23

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

  John

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  Reg Ham April 13, 2022 01:29

  You are most welcome

   

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