Why Cant I Download Apps On My Mac

This article explains how to download and install Firefox on a Mac.

  1. Why Can T I Download Apps On My Microsoft
  2. Why Can T I Download Apps On My Macbook Pro
  • If you are updating from a previous version of Firefox, see Update Firefox to the latest release.
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There are three options under Allow apps downloaded from. Here are the descriptions taken from Apple’s support site. Mac App Store – Only apps that came from the Mac App Store can open. Mac App Store and identified developers (default in OS X) – Only allow apps that came from the Mac App Store and developers using Gatekeeper can open. Dec 04, 2011  I thought someone here would know the reason why, or you never know, there might be a developer who looks at this site and might see my question. At least I now know that there are simulators that will allow you to use iPhone and iPad apps on a Mac. I did not know that before.

Note: This article only applies to Mac. For instructions to install Firefox on Windows, see How to download and install Firefox on Windows.For instructions to install Firefox on Linux, see Install Firefox on Linux.

Why Can T I Download Apps On My Microsoft

Make sure your Mac meets the System Requirements for Firefox. If you use an old version of OS X, see these articles for more information:
  1. Visit the Firefox download page in any browser (for example, Apple Safari). It will automatically detect the platform and language on your computer and recommend the best version of Firefox for you.
  2. Click the download button to download Firefox.
    • Note: If you want to have a choice of the language for your Firefox installation, select the 'Download in another language' link under the download button instead.
  3. Once the download has completed, the file (Firefox.dmg) should open by itself and pop open a Finder window containing the Firefox application. Drag the Firefox Icon on top of the Applications folder in order to copy it there.
    Note: If you do not see this window, double-click the Firefox.dmg file that you downloaded to open it.
  4. After dragging Firefox to the Applications folder, hold down the control key while clicking in the window and select Eject 'Firefox' from the menu.
Complete the steps above before running Firefox. Do not run Firefox directly from the Firefox.dmg file, as this can result in issues such as lost data and settings.

Tip: You can add Firefox to your dock for easy access. Just open your Applications folder and drag Firefox to the dock.

Firefox is now ready for use. Just click on its icon in the dock or Applications folder to start it.

When you first start up Firefox, you will be warned that you downloaded Firefox from the Internet. Because you download Firefox from the official site, you can click .

Upon installation, Firefox will not be your default browser, which you'll be notified about. That means that when you open a link in your mail application, an Internet shortcut, or HTML document, it will not open in Firefox. If you want Firefox to do those things, click to set it as your default browser. If you're just trying out Firefox or simply do not wish to set Firefox as your default browser, click .

Some Mac users say that they can't download programs from other website except Mac App Store, or they may can't be opened the download file. When they click on the download file, it says 'xxx can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer'. For example:


If you are facing this problem while you are downloading & installing DoYourData Software, you can follow these simple steps to solve this issue.

Step 1: Click 'Launchpad' --> Find 'System Preference', and Open it --> Click 'Security & Privacy'.


Step 2: Change the setting, enable your Mac can download from 'Anywhere'.


Why Can T I Download Apps On My Macbook Pro

If you have upgraded your Mac to macOS 10.12 Sierra or higher, you just click 'Open Anyway', like this:


Step 3: Re-download the software or re-open the download file on your Mac. Then install it on your Mac, you can follow this guide: http://www.doyourdata.com/support/product/mac/install-and-activate-mac-software-doyourdata.html

DoYourData Mac software are 100% safe and clean. If you have any question, feel free to contact us by sending an email to [email protected].

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