error trying to use VirtualBox_uninstall.tool tool

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orthrus
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error trying to use VirtualBox_uninstall.tool tool

Post by orthrus »

hi all.

i have done a ton of research and finally figured out that i have to re-download the Virtual Box 4.2.4 download in order to find the virtualbox_uninstall.tool since it was not on my hard drive for some reason.

however, when i get the prompt after downloading and i try and double click on the uninstall tool i get an error that says:

" 'VirtualBox_Uninstall. tool' can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer..."

i have gone ahead and RE-INSTALLED the VirtualBox app and tried this again but i get the same results.

any ideas on what i can do here?
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Re: error trying to use VirtualBox_uninstall.tool tool

Post by socratis »

orthrus wrote:i have done a ton of research and finally figured out that i have to re-download the Virtual Box 4.2.4 download in order to find the virtualbox_uninstall.tool since it was not on my hard drive for some reason.
You asked the same question two weeks ago. ChipMcK already gave you the answer. You do NOT have to re-download 4.2.4. Every single download of VirtualBox-<version>.dmg file contains the "VirtualBox_Uninstall.tool".
If you search the web for "can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer" you'll find that the "problem" is with the security settings on your Mac.
Do NOT send me Personal Messages (PMs) for troubleshooting, they are simply deleted.
Do NOT reply with the "QUOTE" button, please use the "POST REPLY", at the bottom of the form.
If you obfuscate any information requested, I will obfuscate my response. These are virtual UUIDs, not real ones.
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