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[1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 3:41 pm
by Baalik
When trying to run factorio on Mac Pro 2019 with macOS 11.1. (Big Sur), I'm getting error: "“factorio.app” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.". I cannot bypass the Apple Gatekeeper check in settings as the laptop is also used for work and is required to be on at all times.
It seems this was already solved here:
viewtopic.php?f=49&t=62112&p=376133&hil ... us#p376133, but still happens for me.
Thanks for any solution.
Re: [1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:04 pm
by posila
Hello,
I am sorry you have trouble running Factorio on macOS. However version 1.1.6, both standalone and steam builds, are notarized, which means Apple has already checked it for malicious software. I have no idea why your mac claims otherwise. Is it connected to the internet when you try to run the game?
Re: [1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:33 am
by Baalik
Hi, thanks for your reply. It is indeed connected and I can download and play other games through Steam. The problem occurs with both standalone and Steam version (although Steam one behaves a bit different - it seems to be unable to finish downloading - stuck at 99%). I've tried clear the downloads in Steam, reinstall it, change the Steam download servers, and obviously restarted the whole system. No luck so far.
Re: [1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 2:24 am
by Trific
Are you sure you downloaded it from factorio.com? Because it is most definitely notarized on my Mac (wouldn't run otherwise). Open the info box on the .dmg, and check the "More Info" tab.
Re: [1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:15 am
by Baalik
Yes I did download it from this site.
Re: [1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:53 pm
by Xorimuth
Have you tried right click -> open. It somewhat bypasses security checks like this over double click.
Re: [1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:50 pm
by refaid
Xorimuth wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:53 pm
Have you tried right click -> open. It somewhat bypasses security checks like this over double click.
i have tried this but still get the error.
Re: [1.1.6] Error on mac "factorio.app can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:48 pm
by Vito92
Hi
I know this is a long time off topic, but I found a solution!
You were probably trying to run the game from an application on a virtual drive - I had the same error trying that way
Move Factorio (from the virtual drive) to your desktop and try to play from there - the game loads faster and without any errors
Have a nice game!