Sigil for Mac wont install - cant check for Virus

ViRo · 03-15-2023, 03:28 PM

Hello!

I just downloaded the latest Sigil for OS and when I click to launch the app a message came up saying, that it couldn't be open as it couldn't verify for viruses. Is there another version I could download?

Thank you!

DiapDealer · 03-15-2023, 04:20 PM

There's no need to use a different version. The latest Sigil will install/run fine on your Mac as long as you follow a specific procedure. As has been explained for Big Sur and Ventura... https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/issues/588

Dsharma · 06-24-2023, 12:46 PM

It's been a while since you've posted, but I just want to chime in in case it'll be useful for others - in cases like yours, the problem is most likely with Mac's security settings.
Personally I use CleanMyMac and it gives me a safe acces to Sigil, you can read about it on https://setapp.com/lifestyle/the-best-antivirus-for-mac.

One can also try opening the security settings or preferences and looking for application security-, virus scanning-, or gatekeeper settings options.
On macOS, go to "System Preferences" > "Security & Privacy" > "General" and check the "Allow apps downloaded from" section. Make sure it's set to "App Store and identified developers" or "Anywhere".

In any case, proceed with caution when allowing apps from unidentified developers.

KevinH · 06-24-2023, 01:57 PM

Just identified developers is enough if you try to right click open twice. Using Anywhere is risky and not needed.

ps, this thread was 3 months old!

03-15-2023, 03:28 PM	#1
ViRo Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2023 Device: none	Sigil for Mac wont install - cant check for Virus Hello! I just downloaded the latest Sigil for OS and when I click to launch the app a message came up saying, that it couldn't be open as it couldn't verify for viruses. Is there another version I could download? Thank you!

06-24-2023, 12:46 PM	#3
Dsharma Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 3254262 Join Date: Apr 2023 Device: Kindle	It's been a while since you've posted, but I just want to chime in in case it'll be useful for others - in cases like yours, the problem is most likely with Mac's security settings. Personally I use CleanMyMac and it gives me a safe acces to Sigil, you can read about it on https://setapp.com/lifestyle/the-best-antivirus-for-mac. One can also try opening the security settings or preferences and looking for application security-, virus scanning-, or gatekeeper settings options. On macOS, go to "System Preferences" > "Security & Privacy" > "General" and check the "Allow apps downloaded from" section. Make sure it's set to "App Store and identified developers" or "Anywhere". In any case, proceed with caution when allowing apps from unidentified developers. Last edited by Dsharma; 08-01-2023 at 08:05 AM.

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03-15-2023, 04:20 PM	#2
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,039 Karma: 199464182 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	There's no need to use a different version. The latest Sigil will install/run fine on your Mac as long as you follow a specific procedure. As has been explained for Big Sur and Ventura... https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil/issues/588

06-24-2023, 01:57 PM	#4
KevinH Sigil Developer Posts: 8,156 Karma: 5450818 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: many	Just identified developers is enough if you try to right click open twice. Using Anywhere is risky and not needed. ps, this thread was 3 months old!