Install Fail for 6.1.4 on Catalina

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Crocodile
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Install Fail for 6.1.4 on Catalina

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Have been trying 6.1.1 through 6.1.4 on Mac that never had the program before. It downloads, verifies, checks install location, and starts to install, but I get a "The Installation Failed--The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance". Is it still too soon for Catalina? Go easy on me I'm a nubie.
Russ0
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Joined: 10. Apr 2020, 19:18

Re: Install Fail for 6.1.4 on Catalina

Post by Russ0 »

Any news on this? I'm having the same issue.
Russ0
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Re: Install Fail for 6.1.4 on Catalina

Post by Russ0 »

Resolved on System preferences allowing oracle (Security and Privacy tab)
Crocodile
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Re: Install Fail for 6.1.4 on Catalina

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I read about the Security & Privacy instruction, however, nothing shows up there [Security & Privacy-General] to indicate Oracle needs permission.
narindo
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Re: Install Fail for 6.1.4 on Catalina

Post by narindo »

Crocodile wrote:I read about the Security & Privacy instruction, however, nothing shows up there [Security & Privacy-General] to indicate Oracle needs permission.

I assume he meant this:

Note: You can also grant an exception for a blocked app by clicking the Open Anyway button in the General pane of Security & Privacy preferences. This button is available for about an hour after you try to open the app.

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/m ... h40616/mac
Crocodile
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Re: Install Fail for 6.1.4 on Catalina

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That's the ticket. Many thanks. "Allow" button finally showed up.
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