So, recently my computer's hard drive had broken down so all data is lost. I then wanted to re-download Minecraft and start gaming again but a slight problem came across.
Before I state my problem, I will first tell you the things listed in the Pinned forum post. I have a version of Java 7 and 4GB of RAM. I use a Macbook and run the OS X Mountain Lion. I recently had a software update but I guess it was just a minor one.
So, when I was downloading Minecraft, I downloaded the Mac OSX version where it is the '.zip' folder and I used the default Archive Utility to unpack it and like told, I put it in my /Applications folder and I ran it. However, this is when the problem comes, it says that the file is damaged and could not be launched. This is how it looks like !http://s4.postimage.org/j5lrxuysb/Screen_Shot_2013_03_09_at_12_13_15_AM.png! However, I could not think of what could possibly cause this. I have tried downloading this with different browsers (Google Chrome and Safari) but nothing changed. Like mentioned, I have just had a software update but it isn't a major one, just those ones which just tweaks things up.
Thank you for reading this and I hope you can help me!
HexSymple
On Apple OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), the error ""Minecraft" is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the trash" is received. This is caused by Apple's Gatekeeper software.
In System Preferences, select Security & Privacy and click the lock icon that reads "Click the lock to make changes.". Then set "Allow applications downloaded from: 'Mac App Store and identified developers'" to "Anywhere". Start Minecraft.app. Once running, if you'd like, you may reset Gatekeeper to "Mac App Store and identified developers". Alternatively, you can right-click Minecraft.app and select "Open". You'll be presented with a confirmation dialog. You only have to do this once; afterwards you'll be able to double-click and run Minecraft.app without the above steps.
On Apple OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), the error ""Minecraft" is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the trash" is received. This is caused by Apple's Gatekeeper software.
In System Preferences, select Security & Privacy and click the lock icon that reads "Click the lock to make changes.". Then set "Allow applications downloaded from: 'Mac App Store and identified developers'" to "Anywhere". Start Minecraft.app. Once running, if you'd like, you may reset Gatekeeper to "Mac App Store and identified developers". Alternatively, you can right-click Minecraft.app and select "Open". You'll be presented with a confirmation dialog. You only have to do this once; afterwards you'll be able to double-click and run Minecraft.app without the above steps.
Thank you so much for your help! I'm really grateful for this and I will notice this next time and I could help spread this solution when my friends face this problem as well! Thank you so much!
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Before I state my problem, I will first tell you the things listed in the Pinned forum post. I have a version of Java 7 and 4GB of RAM. I use a Macbook and run the OS X Mountain Lion. I recently had a software update but I guess it was just a minor one.
So, when I was downloading Minecraft, I downloaded the Mac OSX version where it is the '.zip' folder and I used the default Archive Utility to unpack it and like told, I put it in my /Applications folder and I ran it. However, this is when the problem comes, it says that the file is damaged and could not be launched. This is how it looks like !http://s4.postimage.org/j5lrxuysb/Screen_Shot_2013_03_09_at_12_13_15_AM.png! However, I could not think of what could possibly cause this. I have tried downloading this with different browsers (Google Chrome and Safari) but nothing changed. Like mentioned, I have just had a software update but it isn't a major one, just those ones which just tweaks things up.
Thank you for reading this and I hope you can help me!
HexSymple
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LMAO I TYPED INTERNET EXPLORER WHICH IS FOR WINDOWS ONLY
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On Apple OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), the error ""Minecraft" is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the trash" is received. This is caused by Apple's Gatekeeper software.
In System Preferences, select Security & Privacy and click the lock icon that reads "Click the lock to make changes.". Then set "Allow applications downloaded from: 'Mac App Store and identified developers'" to "Anywhere". Start Minecraft.app. Once running, if you'd like, you may reset Gatekeeper to "Mac App Store and identified developers". Alternatively, you can right-click Minecraft.app and select "Open". You'll be presented with a confirmation dialog. You only have to do this once; afterwards you'll be able to double-click and run Minecraft.app without the above steps.
Thank you so much for your help! I'm really grateful for this and I will notice this next time and I could help spread this solution when my friends face this problem as well! Thank you so much!