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Oct 07,  · Select App Store under the header “Allow apps downloaded from.” Open a developer-signed or notarized app If your Mac is set to allow apps from the App Store and identified developers, the first time that you launch a new app, your Mac asks if you’re sure you want to open it. Dec 21,  · Question: Q: OS Allow apps downloaded from "Anywhere" option missing More Less Apple Footer This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Windows 10 comes with the option to allow apps from anywhere by default. If you want to change that, you’ll have to open Settings applet and change a couple of options. Make sure that your PC runs Windows 10 Creators Update ( version and above). Press “Windows key + I” to open Settings app.

Mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing

To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. I cannot find the "Anywhere" option underneath "App Store and identified developers. MacBook Pro, mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing, 13inch, late Posted on Dec 21, PM, mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing.

It was intentionally removed in macOS Sierra. Type the above command, followed by the return key. Then type your password, followed by the mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing key again.

Lastly, restart System Preferences, and you should see the option. Page content loaded. Dec 21, PM. Dec 21, PM in response to stevejobsfan In response to stevejobsfan While I have seen the Terminal command to restore the previous setting, I do not agree with its use. I think that setting should be left alone and when you want to install something from an "anywhere" developer, you deliberately use the procedure in this article instead of modifying the setting. Forgetting to set it back to a more exclusive setting is the problem I have with this recommendation, and your attention will be focused on your new software, not on restoring the protections you should have at all times.

You have always been able to download and install apps from anywhere, regardless of this setting. You simply need to open them with the procedure in this article. OS X Mavericks: Open an app from an unidentified developer.

I see where you're coming from - but in my view, it's really a security vs. Brand new users who download any old thing without realizing what it does would probably benefit from having that setting hidden. But experienced users who are mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing and some I think are too cautious probably wouldn't need the "training wheels. Your quick response providing 'how to disable it' immediately, without discussing that it was removed to protect you will be easy for computer novices to find by searching, and will live here for a long time.

I fear your terse answer will do them damage, and that is why I responded to what you wrote, to try to balance your suggestion of aggressive removal.

Developers are usually able to find their way and change ALL the settings to their liking, and I am not overly concerned with them here in the general public forums. I don't believe in theoretical arguments when it comes to this topic. If news breaks that some new malware is proliferating on Macs that could be prevented mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing removing the "Anywhere" setting, then I won't recommend it.

But I must address the claim that it will in some way cause "damage" by having the Anywhere setting enabled. What "damage" is there to be caused, aside from adware, mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing, which is most often signed with a Developer ID and wouldn't be caught by GateKeeper anyway? As true security experts would be quick to point out, even if you have it set to "Mac App Store only," there are plenty of garbage apps that could potentially cause damage that Apple allows to be distributed through the App Store.

It doesn't matter what setting you choose, you need to be good at identifying suspicious or scam products. Isn't it great that we have so many divergent points of view here in Apple Support Communities. And we can raise issues and discuss their intricacies in a civil fashion and express our different points of view. Question: Q: OS Communities Contact Support.

Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question. User profile for user: Penemonie Penemonie. Notebooks Speciality level out of ten: 0. More Less. Question marked as Solved Mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing profile for user: stevejobsfan stevejobsfan View answer in context.

All replies Drop Down menu. Loading page content. User profile for user: Allan Eckert Allan Eckert. Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. Desktops Speciality level out of ten: 0. Dec 21, PM in response to stevejobsfan In response to stevejobsfan While I have seen the Terminal command to restore the previous setting, I do not agree with its use.

User profile for user: stevejobsfan stevejobsfan Dec 21, PM in response to stevejobsfan In response to stevejobsfan Brand new users who download any old thing without realizing what it does would probably benefit from having that setting hidden.

Protect us? I'd be happy to address that, if you were to elaborate. Dec 21, PM in response to stevejobsfan In response to stevejobsfan Isn't it great that we have so many divergent points of view here in Apple Support Communities. Ask a question Reset.

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Mac allow apps downloaded from anywhere missing

Dec 21,  · Question: Q: OS Allow apps downloaded from "Anywhere" option missing More Less Apple Footer This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Allow applications downloaded from anywhere in macOS Sierra. Ask Question Asked 3 years, 7 months ago. ~ user$ xattr /Applications/blogger.com mac:~ user$ Now you should be able to run the app. share The “allow apps downloaded from” setting won't stay selected. Oct 07,  · Select App Store under the header “Allow apps downloaded from.” Open a developer-signed or notarized app If your Mac is set to allow apps from the App Store and identified developers, the first time that you launch a new app, your Mac asks if you’re sure you want to open it.