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Bryan Collins

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Mac System Extension Approval Error: Heres the Fix Apple Wont Tell You

Mac System Extension Approval Error: Here's the Fix

You're trying to install an app on your Mac and get "System Extension Blocked" or "Cannot verify developer."

This is Apple's security being cautious - not malware. Simple fix.

Why Apple Blocks Extensions

macOS System Integrity Protection (SIP) blocks unnotarized extensions.

Fix #1: Approve in System Preferences

  1. System Preferences > Security & Privacy
  2. Find blocked extension message
  3. Click Allow (enter password)
  4. Restart Mac

DONE!

Fix #2: Disable SIP (trusted apps only)

  1. Restart in Recovery Mode (Cmd + R)
  2. Open Terminal
  3. Type: csrutil disable
  4. Restart and install
  5. Type: csrutil enable
  6. Restart

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