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I have recently downloaded version 3.26.0 and when I try and run it I get this message:

“QGIS” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.

Chrome downloaded this file on 8 July 2022 from qgis.org.

Is this due to restrictions in place on my work computer or is this something I can fix myself with a little help from one of the developers?

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Below is a screenshot of the error you may encountered. This one occur because QGIS is not yet notarized as required by macOS Catalina (10.15) security rules (as per the official documentation).

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The Apple support suggest to :

  1. Locate the QGIS installer in the Finder (don’t use Launchpad to locate the app.)
  2. Control-click the app icon, then choose Open from the shortcut menu
  3. Click Open

If the error persists, go to System Preferences and choose Security & Privacy and do this (as per the image below) :

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Note : Since you have a work computer, I'm not sure you'll be able to apply any of these procedures. But you can try anyway !

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