Date:10/02/2012 ID:faq002971_000




Title:

The message "xxxxxxx.xxx can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer." appears on OS X v10.8.x. (where xxxxxxx.xxx is the file name.)

Description:

Gatekeeper error


Note

The file name "xxxxxxx.xxx" mentioned in the message varies depending on the software. Examples could be BrotherTWAIN.pkg, BrotherCLDrivers.mpkg, BrotherINK11Drivers.mpkg, BrotherPrinterDrivers.mpkg, BrotherRSP.pkg, BRAdmin Light.jar.

Depending on security preferences on your Mac, you may get the message mentioned above when you try to install or start software. However all the software on the Downloads section on this site have been carefully-evaluated by Brother and are safe for your Mac.


If you get the message, follow the steps below to install or start the software.



  1. Hold down the Control-key and then click the file ("xxxxxxx.pkg", "xxxxxxx.mpkg", "xxxxxxx.jar" ).

  2. Choose Open.

    choose open from the list



  3. Click Open to start the software and follow the instructions on the screen.

start opening the software

 

Hint

OS X v10.8.x introduces a new security feature called "Gatekeeper" to protect your Mac from malicious software.

Currently, Brother is updating our software to adapt them to "Gatekeeper". You can see the status on the OS Support Statement page. Click here to see the OS Support Statement page.


 
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  • If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

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