Go to the > System Settings (or System Preferences). Select Privacy & Security .
Right-click on the file and select Show Package Contents . the application xf-adesk19 can 39-t be opened
Navigate to Contents > MacOS . You will see a file named x-force or similar. Open the app (found in Applications > Utilities). Type chmod +x (include a space after the x ). Go to the > System Settings (or System Preferences)
The error "The application can’t be opened" is a common issue for Mac users attempting to run older software activation tools. This typically occurs because the file lacks the necessary execution permissions or is being blocked by macOS Gatekeeper . Why This Error Happens Navigate to Contents > MacOS
You can resolve this issue by manually granting execution permissions through the Terminal or bypassing security settings. Method 1: Granting Execution Permissions (Recommended)
macOS prevents the launch of apps from unidentified developers to protect against malware.