Correcting "Error: The application may be damaged."

Version 2.1 by christie w on 2023/02/13 20:05

Question: How do I correct the error, "The application may be damaged when opening after installing program on new computer."?

Answer: There is a setting that needs to be changed on your computer.


    • Go to the Apple in the upper left corner of your monitor screen and select "System Preferences".

    • Across the top row, select "Security & Privacy", then click on the "General" tab.

    • Unlock the "lock" in the bottom left of the window. The computer password may be required.

    • In the window below "Allow apps downloaded from" , select "Anywhere" and confirm the selection in the next window

    • Click on the "lock" in the lower left corner to lock it back and close "System Preferences".

    • Open the payroll program.

FAQ: How do I correct the error, 'The application may be damaged when opening after installing program on new computer.'